Barbara vs Ezra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

Cultural Roots

English American German Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#860
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Barb, Barbie, Babs

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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

Barbara Rank #860
Ezra Rank #13

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 vs #860 for Barbara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barbara ___

  • Barbara Ann
  • Barbara Jean
  • Barbara Lee
  • Barbara Lynn
  • Barbara Kay
  • Barbara Jane

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 Barbara

Patricia Nancy Linda Judith Robert

If you choose Ezra

Asher Silas Iris Violet Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barbara or Ezra more popular?

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Ezra mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barbara and Ezra boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Ezra is primarily a boy name.

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