Ezra vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ezra

Boy #13 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, powerful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ezra Rank #13

Gideon Rank #332

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Ezra or Gideon more popular?

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Ezra and Gideon mean?

Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ezra and Gideon boy or girl names?

Ezra is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.