Ezra vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ezra

Boy #13 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, powerful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ezra Rank #13

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #13 for Ezra.

Is Ezra or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ezra at #13 in the United States.

What do Ezra and James mean?

Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ezra and James boy or girl names?

Ezra is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.