Boy
Hebrew
2 syllables
Ezra
EZ-rah
/ˈɛz.rə/
"The helper" — a prophet's name of revival, scholarship, and gentle strength
Ezra is a Hebrew name meaning help or helper. In the Old Testament, Ezra was a scribe and priest who led a group of Jewish exiles back from Babylon to Jerusalem and worked to restore the Torah among the returned community. The Book of Ezra records his reforming mission. In the US, Ezra has surged dramatically in the 2010s, becoming one of the defining biblical names of the era.
Quick Facts
Letters4
SyllablesEz · ra
GenderBoy
OriginHebrew
Root WordAzra
MeaningHelp, helper
PopularityVery Popular
Peak Year2023
Trend
↑ Rising
Nicknames
Ez
About the Name Ezra
Ezra means help or helper in Hebrew, from the root azar. The biblical Ezra was a scribe who helped restore Jewish law and identity after the Babylonian exile.
Ezra is one of the fastest-rising names in the US, now in the top 35. It has surged dramatically since 2010 as biblical names of this style have become fashionable.
Ezra is traditionally and predominantly a boy's name. It has occasionally been used for girls, but in English-speaking countries it is firmly in the masculine tradition.
Ezra James, Ezra Cole, Ezra Thomas, and Ezra Eli are all strong and naturally flowing combinations for the short, strong first name.
Ezras are often described as thoughtful, scholarly, and kind — reflecting the biblical Ezra's role as a wise teacher and gentle leader.
Ezra is a Hebrew biblical name that has been used in Jewish communities for centuries. However, it is now widely used across all backgrounds as interest in ancient Hebrew names has grown.
Personality of Ezra
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Ezra
Creativity
80%
Elegance
82%
Independence
80%
Intelligence
88%
Strength
76%
Warmth
82%
Famous People Named Ezra
E
Ezra Pound
American modernist poet, The Cantos
E
Ezra Miller
American actor, The Flash
E
Ezra (biblical)
Jewish scribe and priest who led returnees from Babylonian exile
Middle Names for Ezra
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Ezra
Ezra James
Ezra Cole
Ezra Thomas
Ezra Eli
Ezra Grey
Ezra Fox
Ezra Sage
Ezra Reid
Ezra Blue
Ezra John
Names Similar to Ezra
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Sibling Name Ideas
History of Ezra
458 BC
Ezra leads Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem to restore the Law
1400
Ezra used as a given name in Jewish communities throughout Europe
1885
Ezra Pound born; his poetry defines modernist literature
2015
Ezra breaks into the US top 100 and begins its dramatic ascent
Numerology & Symbolism of Ezra
5
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
6
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Virgo
5
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Olive Green
💎
Lucky Stone
Green Jasper
🌸
Lucky Flower
Sage
Ezra Around the World
How Ezra is written in different languages and scripts
عزرا
Arabic
エズラ
Japanese
Эзра
Russian
에즈라
Korean
以斯拉
Chinese
Έζρα
Greek
एज्रा
Hindi
עֶזְרָא
Hebrew
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