Richard vs Ezra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #13 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, powerful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Richard Rank #232

Ezra Rank #13

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

Is Richard or Ezra more popular?

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

What do Richard and Ezra mean?

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

Are Richard and Ezra boy or girl names?

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