Quentin 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

Quentin Rank #789
Ira Rank #978

Quentin is more popular, ranked #789 vs #978 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quentin or Ira more popular?

Quentin is more popular, ranked #789 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Quentin and Ira mean?

Quentin means "fifth, born fifth" (Latin origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Quentin and Ira boy or girl names?

Quentin is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.

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