Richard vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Ira Rank #978

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Richard or Ira more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ira mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Ira boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.