Ezra vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ezra

Boy #13 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, powerful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ezra Rank #13

John Rank #21

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 vs #21 for John.

Is Ezra or John more popular?

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 compared to John at #21 in the United States.

What do Ezra and John mean?

Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ezra and John boy or girl names?

Ezra is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.