Yaakov vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yaakov

Boy #980 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God protect (alternative interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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Yaakov Rank #980

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #980 for Yaakov.

Is Yaakov or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Yaakov at #980 in the United States.

What do Yaakov and Ira mean?

Yaakov means "may God protect (alternative interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Yaakov and Ira boy or girl names?

Yaakov is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.