Calvin vs Ezra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calvin

Boy #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"derived from Calvus, bald"

Origin: French from Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#140
Total SSA Count
2,568
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cal, Vin

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Calvin Rank #140
Ezra Rank #13

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 vs #140 for Calvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calvin ___

  • Calvin James
  • Calvin Lee
  • Calvin Edward
  • Calvin Thomas
  • Calvin William
  • Calvin John

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 Calvin

Miles Elijah Nora Clara Owen

If you choose Ezra

Asher Silas Iris Violet Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calvin or Ezra more popular?

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 compared to Calvin at #140 in the United States.

What do Calvin and Ezra mean?

Calvin means "derived from Calvus, bald" (French from Latin origin). Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Calvin and Ezra boy or girl names?

Calvin is primarily a boy name. Ezra is primarily a boy name.

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