Teddy vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Teddy

Boy #898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Teddy Rank #898

Ira Rank #978

Teddy is more popular, ranked #898 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Teddy or Ira more popular?

Teddy is more popular, ranked #898 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Teddy and Ira mean?

Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Teddy and Ira boy or girl names?

Teddy is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.