Zev vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zev

Boy #908 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#908
Total SSA Count
257
Syllables
1
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

Zev Rank #908
Ira Rank #978

Zev is more popular, ranked #908 vs #978 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zev or Ira more popular?

Zev is more popular, ranked #908 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Zev and Ira mean?

Zev means "wolf" (Hebrew origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Zev and Ira boy or girl names?

Zev is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.

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