Irma vs Lourdes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Lourdes

Girl #2,749 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Lourdes, place of miracles"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French Spanish Catholic Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,749
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lulu, Lou

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Irma Rank #2,608
Lourdes Rank #2,749

Irma is more popular, ranked #2608 vs #2749 for Lourdes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Irma ___

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

Lourdes ___

  • Lourdes Maria
  • Lourdes Isabel
  • Lourdes Grace
  • Lourdes Elena
  • Lourdes Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Irma

Gertrude Bertha Otto Karl Hildegard

If you choose Lourdes

Fatima Guadalupe Carmen Rafael Santiago

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irma or Lourdes more popular?

Irma is more popular, ranked #2608 compared to Lourdes at #2749 in the United States.

What do Irma and Lourdes mean?

Irma means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin). Lourdes means "from Lourdes, place of miracles" (French origin).

Are Irma and Lourdes boy or girl names?

Irma is primarily a girl name. Lourdes is primarily a girl name.

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