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Asa vs Ezra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ezra

Boy #13 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, powerful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13
Total SSA Count
8,774
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Asa Rank #475
Ezra Rank #13

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 vs #475 for Asa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asa or Ezra more popular?

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 compared to Asa at #475 in the United States.

What do Asa and Ezra mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Asa and Ezra boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Ezra is primarily a boy name.

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