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Milo vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Milo

Boy #120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#120
Total SSA Count
2,988
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#978
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Milo Rank #120
Ira Rank #978

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 vs #978 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milo or Ira more popular?

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Milo and Ira mean?

Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Milo and Ira boy or girl names?

Milo is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.

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