Ezra vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ezra

Boy #13 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, powerful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Ezra Rank #13

River Rank #112

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 vs #112 for River.

Is Ezra or River more popular?

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Ezra and River mean?

Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Ezra and River boy or girl names?

Ezra is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.