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Ezra vs Daniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

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Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16
Total SSA Count
8,391
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ezra Rank #13
Daniel Rank #16

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 vs #16 for Daniel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ezra or Daniel more popular?

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 compared to Daniel at #16 in the United States.

What do Ezra and Daniel mean?

Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ezra and Daniel boy or girl names?

Ezra is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.

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