Mitchell vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Mitchell Rank #906
Ira Rank #978

Mitchell is more popular, ranked #906 vs #978 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mitchell or Ira more popular?

Mitchell is more popular, ranked #906 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Mitchell and Ira mean?

Mitchell means "who is like God" (Hebrew origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mitchell and Ira boy or girl names?

Mitchell is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.

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