What origin is the name Ir?

Ir comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Ir a popular name?

Ir is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Ir does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Ir?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Ir — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Ir

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ir

Ir

Boy

hebrew

1 syllable

Ir is a hebrew boy's name meaning "A brief Hebrew name that refers to a watchman, a city, or a vision, often associated with vigilance and oversight.".

With hebrew roots, Ir is a boy name that means "A brief Hebrew name that refers to a watchman, a city, or a vision, often associated with vigilance and oversight.". At just 2 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A brief Hebrew name that refers to a watchman, a city, or a vision, often associated with vigilance and oversight.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Ir

Very rare in US records

What does Ir mean?

Ir is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "A brief Hebrew name that refers to a watchman, a city, or a vision, often associated with vigilance and oversight.".