Ezra vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ezra Rank #13
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #13 for Ezra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ezra ___

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ezra

Asher Silas Iris Violet Levi

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ezra or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ezra at #13 in the United States.

What do Ezra and James mean?

Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ezra and James boy or girl names?

Ezra is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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