About the name Ezra
Ezra was a scribe and reformer who rebuilt Jewish religious life after the exile, which is a quietly enormous legacy for such a compact name. It has surged into the American top twenty-five in barely a decade, proving that two crisp syllables can outrun almost anything longer.
Ezra is a boy name of Hebrew origin, pronounced EZ-ruh. On the NameRarity scale it scores 19 out of 100, which places it in the popular band — a well-used favourite — expect to share it occasionally. Its strongest period was the 2020s.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Ezra?
Ezra sits at approximately #22 in recent US rankings. Roughly 1,740 people per million carry it — about 1 in 575. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect around 2.
Famous people named Ezra
- Ezra PoundAmerican modernist poet and editor
- Ezra KoenigAmerican musician and frontman of Vampire Weekend
Spellings and variants of Ezra
Names similar to Ezra
Caleb
KAY-leb
Whole-hearted
Ethan
EE-thun
Firm, enduring
Aaron
AIR-un
Exalted, mountain of strength
Benjamin
BEN-juh-min
Son of the right hand
David
DAY-vid
Beloved
Elijah
ih-LY-juh
My God is Yahweh
Isaac
EYE-zik
He will laugh
Levi
LEE-vy
Joined, attached in harmony
Ezra — frequently asked questions
What does the name Ezra mean?
Ezra means "Help, helper". It is a name of Hebrew origin, most often given to a boy.
How do you pronounce Ezra?
Ezra is pronounced EZ-ruh, with 2 syllables.
How rare is the name Ezra?
Ezra scores 19 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it popular. Roughly 1 in every 575 people carry it — about 1,740 per million.
What is the numerology number for Ezra?
Ezra carries the expression number 5, known as The Free Spirit. Its soul urge number is 6 and its personality number is 8.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Ezra?
The lucky number for Ezra is 5 (with 14, 23, 32 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Bright Turquoise. The traditional lucky day is Wednesday and the associated gemstone is Aquamarine.
Is Ezra a popular name?
Ezra currently sits around rank #22 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 2020s.