Dean vs Ezra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dean

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#142
Total SSA Count
2,545
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Popularity Comparison

Dean Rank #142
Ezra Rank #13

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 vs #142 for Dean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dean or Ezra more popular?

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Dean and Ezra mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dean and Ezra boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Ezra is primarily a boy name.

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