| Meaning | help, helper |
| Origin | Babylonian, Hebrew |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Ezra |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ez-ra |
About Ezra
What a gem of understated elegance. This name whispers rather than shouts, yet commands attention through its quiet strength. Historically grounded and experiencing a beautiful renaissance, it appeals to parents who value substance over flash. The brevity works in its favor—easy to say, simple to write, impossible to mispronounce. There's an artistic quality to it, perhaps calling to mind creative souls and thoughtful individuals. It ages remarkably well, sounding adorable on a toddler and distinguished on an adult. The name carries literary and historical weight without feeling burdened by it. Many parents are drawn to its vintage charm and modern sensibility, appreciating how it feels both familiar and fresh. For families seeking a name with depth, character, and timeless appeal, this represents an inspired choice.
Nicknames for Ezra
| Ez |
| Ezzy |
Famous People Named Ezra
| Ezra Miller | American actor |
| Ezra Pound | American poet and critic |
| Ezra Koenig | American musician, lead vocalist of Vampire Weekend |
| Ezra Furman | American musician and songwriter |
| Ezra Klein | American journalist and political commentator |
| Ezra Taft Benson | American religious leader and politician |
| Ezra Cornell | American businessman and philanthropist, founder of Cornell University |
| Ezra Jack Keats | American author and illustrator of children's books |
| Ezra Stiles | American academic and seventh president of Yale College |
| Ezra Vogel | American scholar and East Asian studies expert |
| Ezra Hendrickson | Vincentian soccer player and coach |
| Ezra Levant | Canadian media personality and conservative commentator |
| Ezra Tshisa Sibanda | Zimbabwean actor and filmmaker |
| Ezra Edelman | American filmmaker and producer |
| Ezra Moseley | Barbadian cricketer |
| Ezra Hendrick Donkoh | Ghanaian social entrepreneur and activist |
| Ezra Sellers | American professional basketball player |
| Ezra Hutton | English cricketer |
| Ezra Butler Eddy | Canadian businessman and politician |
| Ezra Poyas | Australian artist and sculptor |
Characters Named Ezra
| Ezra Bridger | Star Wars Rebels |
| Ezra Fitz | Pretty Little Liars |
| Ezra Standish | The Magnificent Seven |
| Ezra Powell | Final Destination |
| Ezra Chater | Arcadia by Tom Stoppard |
| Ezra Kramer | Max Payne 3 |
| Ezra Cobb | The Texas Chain Saw Massacre |
| Ezra Mills | Sleepy Hollow |
| Ezra Cobblepot | Gotham |
| Ezra Satterthwaite | American Horror Story |
| Ezra Keinholz | The X-Files |
| Ezra Kale | The Maze Runner series |
| Ezra Weisz | Digimon Adventure tri |
| Ezra Holt | The Perks of Being a Wallflower |
| Ezra Goldman | ER |
| Ezra James Sharkington | Shark Tale |
| Ezra Reichen | The Following |
| Ezra Dowling | House of Cards |