Gould vs Irma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gould

Boy #38,097 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gold, golden one"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American British Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,097
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gou, Goy, Goie

Playground Safety Score

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Irma

Girl #2,608 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,608
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Irm

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gould Rank #38,097
Irma Rank #2,608

Irma is more popular, ranked #2608 vs #38097 for Gould.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gould ___

  • Gould Henry
  • Gould James
  • Gould Elliott
  • Gould Thomas
  • Gould August

Irma ___

  • Irma Louise
  • Irma Mae
  • Irma Jean
  • Irma Rose
  • Irma Grace
  • Irma Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gould

Sterling Penn Loch Crew

If you choose Irma

Gertrude Bertha Otto Karl Hildegard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gould or Irma more popular?

Irma is more popular, ranked #2608 compared to Gould at #38097 in the United States.

What do Gould and Irma mean?

Gould means "gold, golden one" (Old English origin). Irma means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin).

Are Gould and Irma boy or girl names?

Gould is primarily a boy name. Irma is primarily a girl name.

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