Ezra

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Description:
The biblical Ezra was an Old Testament prophet who led the Isrealites back to Jerusalem and author of the Book of Ezra. The name is a good alternative for parents looking for a biblical name that's not David, Samuel, or John. While it's at its peak in popularity right now, it's still uncommon enough that you won't be running into a dozen other Ezras on the schooyard.
Popularity:
How popular is Ezra? Here's how many babies were named Ezra over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Alternate Spellings:
Esdras   •   Esra   •   Ezrah
Famous Namesakes:
Poet Ezra Pound, Writer Ezra Jack Keats, Actor Ezra Miller
Celebrity Babies:
Son of Paul Reiser, Son of Taylor Hanson
Syllables:
2
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