Turner vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Turner

Boy #1,007 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who works a lathe, craftsman"

Origin: Old English/French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,007
Total SSA Count
223
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Turner Rank #1,007
Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1007 for Turner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Turner or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Turner at #1007 in the United States.

What do Turner and Ira mean?

Turner means "one who works a lathe, craftsman" (Old English/French origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Turner and Ira boy or girl names?

Turner is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.

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