Eleazar vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Eleazar Rank #1,151
Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1151 for Eleazar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eleazar ___

  • Eleazar David
  • Eleazar Samuel
  • Eleazar Joseph
  • Eleazar Benjamin
  • Eleazar Isaac
  • Eleazar Aaron

Ira ___

  • Ira James
  • Ira Michael
  • Ira David
  • Ira Thomas
  • Ira Elliott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eleazar

Miriam Naomi Ezra Tobias Nathaniel

If you choose Ira

Vera Saul Esther Leon Clara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eleazar or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Eleazar at #1151 in the United States.

What do Eleazar and Ira mean?

Eleazar means "God has helped" (Hebrew origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eleazar and Ira boy or girl names?

Eleazar is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.

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