James vs Ezra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #13 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, powerful"

Origin: Hebrew

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James Rank #5

Ezra Rank #13

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

Is James or Ezra more popular?

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

What do James and Ezra mean?

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

Are James and Ezra boy or girl names?

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