Ralph vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Ralph or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Ira mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ralph and Ira boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.