Ezra

Ezra is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “help.” In 2024 it was given to 8,774 boys in the United States.

Ezra at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · English & American · Greek
Meaning
“help”
Pronunciation
/ˈɛzɹə/

About the name Ezra

Ezra belongs to the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “help” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Ezra first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #13 in 2024, and in 2024 8,774 babies received the name — 98,544 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ezra in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#13 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Ezra in 2024
8,774
Total since 1880
98,544

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ezra mean?

Ezra means “help” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ezra a boy or girl name?

Ezra is a boy name. In 2024, 8,774 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ezra?

Ezra comes from the Biblical & Christian, English & American and Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Ezra?

Ezra first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #13 in 2024, and 8,774 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Ezra?

Ezra is pronounced /ˈɛzɹə/ (IPA).

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