Ezra vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Ezra Rank #13
Jesse Rank #187

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 vs #187 for Jesse.

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

Jesse ___

  • Jesse James
  • Jesse Lee
  • Jesse Cole
  • Jesse Ray
  • Jesse Wayne
  • Jesse Alan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ezra

Asher Silas Iris Violet Levi

If you choose Jesse

Dylan Carter Sadie Wyatt Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ezra or Jesse more popular?

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Ezra and Jesse mean?

Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ezra and Jesse boy or girl names?

Ezra is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.

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