Ezra vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ezra

Boy #13 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, powerful"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American English

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English

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Ezra Rank #13

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #13 for Ezra.

Is Ezra or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Ezra at #13 in the United States.

What do Ezra and Elijah mean?

Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ezra and Elijah boy or girl names?

Ezra is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.