Ezra vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ezra

Boy #13 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, powerful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Ezra Rank #13

Matthew Rank #33

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 vs #33 for Matthew.

Is Ezra or Matthew more popular?

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Ezra and Matthew mean?

Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Ezra and Matthew boy or girl names?

Ezra is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.