Evan vs Ezra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Boy #13 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, powerful"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American English

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Evan Rank #143

Ezra Rank #13

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Ezra more popular?

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Ezra mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Evan and Ezra boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Ezra is primarily a boy name.