| Meaning | helper, God helps |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Ezrah |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ez-rah |
About Ezrah
Here's a name that combines classical roots with contemporary edge. The gentle 'z' sound in the middle adds unexpected texture, creating auditory interest without sacrificing sophistication. This choice works beautifully for parents who appreciate literary and historical depth but want their son's name to feel fresh rather than antiquated.
The three-syllable structure provides natural rhythm and flow, particularly advantageous when paired with shorter middle or surnames. It offers built-in dignity—difficult to diminish with unfortunate nicknames, yet open to affectionate shortenings if desired.
Boys with this name often carry themselves with quiet confidence, perhaps influenced by the name's inherent grace. It's substantial enough for formal documents yet approachable in casual settings. The spelling variation from more common alternatives gives it distinction without creating pronunciation challenges.
For families valuing names that honor tradition while embracing individuality, this hits the sweet spot perfectly. It's recognizable without being overused, meaningful without requiring constant explanation.
Nicknames for Ezrah
| Ez |
| Ezzy |
| Rah |
| Ezra |
Famous People Named Ezrah
| Ezra Pound | American poet and critic |
| Ezra Miller | American actor |
| Ezra Koenig | Lead singer of the band Vampire Weekend |
| Ezra Furman | American musician and songwriter |
| Ezra Jack Keats | American children's book author and illustrator |
| Ezra Taft Benson | Thirteenth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
| Ezra Cornell | American businessman and philanthropist, founder of Cornell University |
| Ezra Klein | American journalist and political commentator |
| Ezra Hendrickson | Former professional soccer player and coach |
| Ezra Stone | American actor, director, and producer |
| Ezra Laderman | American composer and educator |
| Ezra Edelman | American filmmaker and director |
| Ezra Masters | British artist and illustrator |
| Ezra Fitch | Co-founder of the Abercrombie & Fitch Company |
| Ezra Levant | Canadian media personality and political commentator |
| Ezra Wube | Ethiopian-American artist |
| Ezra White | Australian cricketer |
| Ezra Carr | American geologist and educator |
| Ezra Zask | American music producer |
| Ezra J. Warner | American historian and author |
Characters Named Ezrah
| Ezra Bridger | A character from the Star Wars Rebels animated series |
| Ezra Fitz | A character from the TV series Pretty Little Liars |
| Ezra Standish | A character from the TV series The Magnificent Seven |
| Ezra Miller | character - A fictional version of the actor in the DC Extended Universe |
| Ezra Crane | A character from the TV series Blood Ties |
| Ezra Spurnose | A character from the movie Django Unchained |
| Ezra Mills | A character from the TV series Sleepy Hollow |
| Ezra Appleby | A character from the TV series Degrassi - The Next Generation |
| Ezra Cobb | A character from the TV series The Mod Squad |
| Ezra the Prophet | A character from the TV series The Magicians |
| Ezra Fitzroy | A character from the TV series Murdoch Mysteries |
| Ezra Tinker | A character from the TV series Ozark |