Ezra vs Liam

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

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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Ezra Rank #13
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ezra

Asher Silas Iris Violet Levi

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ezra or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Ezra at #13 in the United States.

What do Ezra and Liam mean?

Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Ezra and Liam boy or girl names?

Ezra is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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