Anthony vs Ezra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tony, Ant, Tone

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Ezra

Boy #13 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, powerful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13
Total SSA Count
8,774
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ez

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Popularity Comparison

Anthony Rank #44
Ezra Rank #13

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 vs #44 for Anthony.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anthony ___

  • Anthony James
  • Anthony Michael
  • Anthony Robert
  • Anthony William
  • Anthony Joseph
  • Anthony Paul

Ezra ___

  • Ezra James
  • Ezra Cole
  • Ezra Thomas
  • Ezra Bennett
  • Ezra River
  • Ezra John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anthony

Michael Joseph Nicholas Maria Catherine

If you choose Ezra

Asher Silas Iris Violet Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthony or Ezra more popular?

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 compared to Anthony at #44 in the United States.

What do Anthony and Ezra mean?

Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anthony and Ezra boy or girl names?

Anthony is primarily a boy name. Ezra is primarily a boy name.

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