—2024 rank (unisex)
2022peak year
4,457babies named Ezra since 1880
▲ +21%5-year trend
Ezra popularity over 145 years
⚖️ Shared by both genders · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Ezra mean?
From the Hebrew ezer, 'help', borne by the biblical scribe who led a return from exile. An old Puritan name turned modern favorite, now used for both sexes.
OriginHebrew
Syllables2
Genderunisex
Stylevintage, modern
Names like Ezra
Same era, same vibe — if you like Ezra, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Ezras
- Ezra Pound, poet
Spellings & variants
Ezrah
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