Ezra vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ezra

Boy #13 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, powerful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Ezra Rank #13

Richard Rank #232

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Ezra or Richard more popular?

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Ezra and Richard mean?

Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Ezra and Richard boy or girl names?

Ezra is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.