Back to Baby Names

Ezra vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Ezra Rank #13
David Rank #31

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 vs #31 for David.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ezra or David more popular?

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 compared to David at #31 in the United States.

What do Ezra and David mean?

Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Ezra and David boy or girl names?

Ezra is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons