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
Meaning & origin
Ezra comes from the Hebrew, 'help' or 'helper'. Ezra was a scribe and priest who led the Jewish people back to Jerusalem.
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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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 most commonly a boy's name.
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.