Ezra vs Benjamin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ezra

Boy #13 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, powerful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ezra Rank #13

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #13 for Ezra.

Is Ezra or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Ezra at #13 in the United States.

What do Ezra and Benjamin mean?

Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ezra and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Ezra is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.