Ezra
Hebrew boy's name meaning “help”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- help
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 4
- US rank (2023)
- #15
- Born in 2023
- 8,474
- Peak year
- 2024 (#13)
Meaning & origin
Ezra comes from the Hebrew, 'help' or 'helper'. Ezra was a scribe and priest who led the Jewish people back to Jerusalem.
Is Ezra a Hebrew name?
Yes — Ezra is a Hebrew name meaning "help". Ezra comes from the Hebrew, 'help' or 'helper'. Ezra was a scribe and priest who led the Jewish people back to Jerusalem. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Ezra ranked #15 for boys. It has risen about 127 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 8,474 US boys were given the name Ezra.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #13 in 2024
“Unranked” means Ezra was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Ezra
Ezra is spelled E-Z-R-A — 4 letters and 2 syllables.
Ezra: frequently asked questions
What does the name Ezra mean?
Ezra is a Hebrew name meaning "help". Ezra comes from the Hebrew, 'help' or 'helper'. Ezra was a scribe and priest who led the Jewish people back to Jerusalem.
Where does the name Ezra come from?
Ezra is of Hebrew origin. Ezra comes from the Hebrew, 'help' or 'helper'. Ezra was a scribe and priest who led the Jewish people back to Jerusalem.
Is Ezra a boy or a girl name?
Ezra is used for both. In the latest US data it was given to 369 girls and 8,474 boys — about 4% girls and 96% boys.
How many babies are named Ezra?
In 2023, 8,474 US boys were given the name Ezra.
Is Ezra a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Ezra ranked #15 for boys. It has risen about 127 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
How do you spell Ezra?
Ezra is spelled E-Z-R-A — 4 letters.
How common is the name Ezra?
In 2023, 8,474 US boys were given the name Ezra. In the latest US data, Ezra ranked #15 for boys. It has risen about 127 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
Is Ezra a Hebrew name?
Yes — Ezra is a Hebrew name meaning "help". Ezra comes from the Hebrew, 'help' or 'helper'. Ezra was a scribe and priest who led the Jewish people back to Jerusalem. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
What does Ezra mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Ezra means "help". Ezra comes from the Hebrew, 'help' or 'helper'. Ezra was a scribe and priest who led the Jewish people back to Jerusalem.
Is Ezra a biblical name?
Ezra is usually classified as Hebrew, and biblical belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as biblical too. It means "help".