John vs Ezra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #13 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, powerful"

Origin: Hebrew

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John Rank #21

Ezra Rank #13

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

Is John or Ezra more popular?

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

What do John and Ezra mean?

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

Are John and Ezra boy or girl names?

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