Saint vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saint

Boy #282 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #282
Total SSA Count: 1,195
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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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

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Otto Milo Arla Carlo

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Ira Rank #978

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #978 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Ira more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Saint and Ira mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Saint and Ira boy or girl names?

Saint is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.

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