Ezra
Meaning of Ezra
Ezra is a strong and timeless name of Hebrew origin, meaning "help" or "helper." Pronounced as EZ-ruh, this name carries significant historical and religious connotations, often associated with the biblical figure Ezra, who was a scribe and leader among the Jewish people during their return from Babylonian exile. The name has seen a remarkable rise in popularity in the United States over recent decades, climbing from a rank of 270 in 1880 to an impressive 15th place in 2023. This upward trend reflects the growing appeal of traditional yet distinctive names. Ezra's simplicity and deep-rooted history make it a favored choice for parents seeking a meaningful and classic name for their baby boy. Variations of the name include Ezrah, offering slight alternatives while retaining its core essence.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as EZ-ruh (/ˈɛzrə/)
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Notable People Named Ezra
| Ezra Miller is an American actor known for their roles in Afterschool, We Need to Talk About Kevin, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower. |
| Ezra Taft Benson was a prominent American figure who served as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under President Dwight D. Eisenhower and later became the president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. |
| Ezra Michael Koenig is a multi-talented American musician, known as the frontman of Vampire Weekend and for his work in animation and radio hosting. |
| Ezra Feivel Vogel was a prolific American sociologist known for his extensive writings on modern Japan, China, and Korea, and for holding the Henry Ford II Professor of the Social Sciences position at Harvard University. |
| Ezra Attiya was a renowned Sephardic Jewish Torah teacher, serving as rosh yeshiva of Porat Yosef Yeshiva in Jerusalem for 45 years and influencing generations of Sephardic Torah leaders. |
| Ezra Slocum Carr was a prominent professor and former California Superintendent of Public Instruction, known for his close friendship with environmentalist John Muir. |
| Ezra Lee is an Australian singer-songwriter and pianist known for his soulful music and captivating performances. |
| Ezra Benjamin Edelman is an award-winning American documentary producer and director, known for his work on the Academy Award-winning documentary "O.J.: Made in America." |
| Ezra Frech is an American Paralympic athlete, double silver Parapan American Games medalist, and a motivational speaker and disability rights advocate. |
| Ezra Ripley was an American minister known for his leadership at Concord's First Parish Church. |
| Ezra Levin is an influential American political activist and co-founder of the progressive organization, Indivisible. |
| Ezra Wheeler was an American politician, lawyer, and judge who served as a Democrat in the United States House of Representatives from 1863 to 1865. |
| Ezra Midkiff - Ezra Millington "Salt Rock" Midkiff was a Major League Baseball third baseman known for playing with the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Highlanders, earning his nickname from his birthplace in Salt Rock, West Virginia. |
| Ezra Schwartz is the fifth bochein at Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary in New York City, where he administers tests to incoming students and assigns them to classes. |
| Ezra Khedouri Zilkha was an American financier and philanthropist. |
