Elliott vs Ezra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#163
Total SSA Count
2,219
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

Elliott Rank #163
Ezra Rank #13

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 vs #163 for Elliott.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elliott ___

  • Elliott James
  • Elliott Thomas
  • Elliott William
  • Elliott Gray
  • Elliott Reed
  • Elliott Charles

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 Elliott

Hazel Violet Oliver Madeleine Theodore

If you choose Ezra

Asher Silas Iris Violet Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliott or Ezra more popular?

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 compared to Elliott at #163 in the United States.

What do Elliott and Ezra mean?

Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin). Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elliott and Ezra boy or girl names?

Elliott is primarily a boy name. Ezra is primarily a boy name.

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