Gender-Neutral Name · Hebrew Origin
Ezra
Ezra is a gender-neutral name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Ezra? It is a neutral name, rooted in Hebrew naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Ezrah.
Ezra meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Ezra has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Ezra to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Ezra as E·Z·R·A, with 4 letters and a gender-neutral usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Ezra is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Ezra variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Ezraa, Ezrae, Ezray, Ezr.
- Nicknames: Ezra works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Ezra with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Ezra middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Ezrah, Ezzard, Edra, Ezekiel, Elora — full picks on the sibling names for Ezra guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Ezra? Browse our names like Ezra guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Ezra
What does the name Ezra mean?
Ezra has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a neutral name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Ezra?
Ezra originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Ezra?
Ezra has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Ezra a boy's or girl's name?
Ezra is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Ezra in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Ezra sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Ezra?
Names that share Ezra's sound and style include Ezrah, Ezzard, Edra, Ezekiel, Elora.
What middle names pair well with Ezra?
Good middle-name fits for Ezra pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Ezra is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Ezra is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Ezra?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ezra share its rhythm without rhyming — Ezrah, Ezzard, Edra all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.