Ira vs Psalm

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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Psalm

Boy #1,172 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sacred song, hymn"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,172
Total SSA Count
177
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sam

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978
Psalm Rank #1,172

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1172 for Psalm.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ira ___

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

Psalm ___

  • Psalm Isaiah
  • Psalm David
  • Psalm Grace
  • Psalm Emmanuel
  • Psalm Elijah
  • Psalm Zion

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ira

Vera Saul Esther Leon Clara

If you choose Psalm

Saint True North Genesis Zion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Psalm more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Psalm at #1172 in the United States.

What do Ira and Psalm mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Psalm means "sacred song, hymn" (Greek origin).

Are Ira and Psalm boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Psalm is primarily a boy name.

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