Boy name · Hebrew
Ezra
Ezra is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Helper". It is a vintage name enjoying a genuine revival, and we file it here as a vintage-revival and an internationally-recognised name — useful shorthand if you're building a shortlist around a particular feel rather than starting from scratch.
At a glance
- Meaning
- Helper
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Name family
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Style
- vintage, international
Names similar to Ezra
Sharing at least one style with Ezra — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.
Sibling name pairings
Names that share Ezra's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.
Questions about the name Ezra
What does the name Ezra mean?
Ezra is of Hebrew origin and means "Helper".
Is Ezra a popular baby name in the UK?
Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Ezra" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data.
What names are similar to Ezra?
Names with a similar style to Ezra include Cian, Muhammad, Arthur, Oscar.
For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.
Reviewed July 2026.