Nathaniel vs Ezra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathaniel

Boy #144 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American Christian

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Boy #13 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, powerful"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American English

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Nathaniel Rank #144

Ezra Rank #13

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 vs #144 for Nathaniel.

Is Nathaniel or Ezra more popular?

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 compared to Nathaniel at #144 in the United States.

What do Nathaniel and Ezra mean?

Nathaniel means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nathaniel and Ezra boy or girl names?

Nathaniel is primarily a boy name. Ezra is primarily a boy name.