What does the name Ezra mean?

Ezra means help, helper. Biblical scribe and priest.

Where does the name Ezra come from?

Ezra is a boy name of Hebrew origin.

Is Ezra a boy or a girl name?

Ezra is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 5% of children given the name Ezra are girls and 95% are boys.

How popular is the name Ezra in 2023?

Ezra ranks #764 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2023 with 8,857 babies.

How do you pronounce Ezra?

Ezra is pronounced EZ-rah (2 syllables).

A name from Hebrew · Boy

Ezra

Help, helper. Biblical scribe and priest.

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Popularity over time

A 143-year arc in numbers.

89,813 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.

Popularity · 1880–2023

8,857 births in 2023

1880 1951 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

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EHelp, helper. Biblical scribe and priest.

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Ezra.

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Ezra Pound (poet)

Quick answers

People often ask about Ezra.

What does the name Ezra mean?: Ezra means help, helper. Biblical scribe and priest.
Where does the name Ezra come from?: Ezra is a boy name of Hebrew origin.
Is Ezra a boy or a girl name?: Ezra is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 5% of children given the name Ezra are girls and 95% are boys.
How popular is the name Ezra in 2023?: Ezra ranks #764 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2023 with 8,857 babies.
How do you pronounce Ezra?: Ezra is pronounced EZ-rah (2 syllables).

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.