| Meaning | stone of help |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Syllabification | Eb-e-ne-zer |
About Ebenezer
Rich with literary and historical resonance, Ebenezer stands as a distinctive choice for parents willing to embrace something unconventional. Yes, there's the Dickens association, but look beyond the immediate cultural reference and discover a name with genuine gravitas and character. The rhythmic quality of its syllables creates a memorable cadence, while its rarity in contemporary use ensures your child won't share his name with multiple classmates. Ebenezer carries intellectual weight and a certain dignified charm that appeals to families valuing individuality over conformity. The name offers nickname potential for those seeking flexibility, yet maintains its full strength when used in its entirety. This selection requires confidence—it's not for everyone, but for the right family, it's extraordinary.
Variations of Name Ebenezer
| Eben |
| Ebeneezer |
| Ebner |
| Ebeneser |
Nicknames for Ebenezer
| Eben |
| Ebs |
| Nez |
Famous People Named Ebenezer
| Ebenezer Cobb Morley | English sportsman and considered the father of modern football |
| Ebenezer Howard | British urban planner and founder of the garden city movement |
| Ebenezer Butterick | American inventor and entrepreneur, creator of the paper sewing pattern |
| Ebenezer Sibly | English physician, astrologer, and writer |
| Ebenezer Emmons | American geologist and author |
| Ebenezer Ferguson | Scottish-born Australian politician and businessman |
| Ebenezer Childs | American politician and lawyer |
| Ebenezer Bassett | First African American diplomat, serving as the U.S. Ambassador to Haiti |
| Ebenezer Prout | English composer, teacher, and music theorist |
Characters Named Ebenezer
| Ebenezer Tulliver | Character in George Eliot's novel "The Mill on the Floss" |
| Ebenezer Blackadder | Ancestor of the titular character in the British TV series "Blackadder's Christmas Carol" |
| Ebenezer Goode | Protagonist of the song "Ebeneezer Goode" by The Shamen |
| Ebenezer Falls | Main character in the cozy mystery series by Amanda M. Lee |
| Ebenezer Tweezer | Character from the children's book "The Ice Monster" by David Walliams |
| Ebenezer Le Page | Protagonist of the novel "The Book of Ebenezer Le Page" by G.B. Edwards |
| Ebenezer Scrimpole | Character in Charles Dickens' novel "Bleak House" |
| Ebenezer First | Character in Terry Pratchett's Discworld series |
| Ebenezer Stooge | Character in the animated TV series "The Hoobs" |
| Ebenezer Hogshead | Character in the role-playing game "GURPS" |