Ezra vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ezra

Boy #13 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, powerful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13
Total SSA Count
8,774
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ezra Rank #13
Evan Rank #143

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ezra or Evan more popular?

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

What do Ezra and Evan mean?

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

Are Ezra and Evan boy or girl names?

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

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