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Ashby vs Ezra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ashby

Boy #5,889 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Anglo-Saxon

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,889
Total SSA Count
16
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

Ashby Rank #5,889
Ezra Rank #13

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 vs #5889 for Ashby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashby or Ezra more popular?

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 compared to Ashby at #5889 in the United States.

What do Ashby and Ezra mean?

Ashby means "ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees" (Old Norse origin). Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ashby and Ezra boy or girl names?

Ashby is primarily a boy name. Ezra is primarily a boy name.

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