Ezra: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced EZ-ruh · 2 syllables
Ezra means “help”, from Hebrew.
From the Biblical Hebrew (ezra). Doublet of Esdras.
- Meaning
- help
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- EZ-ruh
- US rank (2025)
- #20
- US babies a year
- about 8,570 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Biblical
How popular is Ezra?
Ezra was the #20 name in the US in 2025, given to 8,453 babies. It’s rising: up 184% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Most popular in Wyoming (#6), New Mexico (#7), Arizona (#10).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #20 |
| England & Wales | #59 |
| Scotland | #149 |
| Northern Ireland | #57 |
| Ireland | #151 |
| France | #149 |
| Canada | #56 |
| Australia | #47 |
How old are people named Ezra?
Half of US adults named Ezra are older than 27; most are between 18 and 70. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Ezra
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- The most popular boy names in the US
- Rising boy names
- Biblical boy names
- Hebrew boy names
- Short baby names (4 letters or fewer)
Questions about Ezra
What does the name Ezra mean?
Ezra means “help”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Ezra?
Ezra is pronounced EZ-ruh.
How popular is the name Ezra?
Ezra was the #20 name in the US in 2025, given to 8,453 babies. It’s rising: up 184% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Ezra?
Half of US adults named Ezra are older than 27. Most are between 18 and 70.