Elliot vs Ezra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#150
Total SSA Count
2,370
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, El

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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

Elliot Rank #150
Ezra Rank #13

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 vs #150 for Elliot.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elliot ___

  • Elliot James
  • Elliot Thomas
  • Elliot Gray
  • Elliot Reed
  • Elliot Cole
  • Elliot Blue

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 Elliot

Oliver Jasper Nora Phoebe Emmett

If you choose Ezra

Asher Silas Iris Violet Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliot or Ezra more popular?

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 compared to Elliot at #150 in the United States.

What do Elliot and Ezra mean?

Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin). Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elliot and Ezra boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. Ezra is primarily a boy name.

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