Ezriel

Ezriel - A very unique male name

Ezriel appeared on the charts for the first time in 1976 on position #2037. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ezriel and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ezriel? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Ezriel. The baby boy name Ezriel was given to 51 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1695 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 28,751 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ezriel peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 1665.

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Ezriel is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ezriel is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #780 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,284.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Ezriel is where you live.

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Ezriel origin and meaning

Hebrew — form of Azriel

A form of the biblical Azriel, 'God is my help' — from Hebrew ezer, 'help,' and El, 'God'

Ezriel is a traditional Jewish form of Azriel, the name of several minor biblical figures, reshaped in Yiddish-influenced usage. The construction is the classic -el pattern: God is my help. US use dates from 1976, concentrated in Orthodox communities, and peaked in 2024.

Attested etymology

Ezriel is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Ezriel, pop culture references for the name Ezriel and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Ezriel

We've found the following names that sound similar to Ezriel, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Ezriel

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Ezriel a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Ezriel?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

EZ-ree-el · /ˈɛzriɛl/

Around the world

• Azriel (Hebrew) — The biblical form of the same name.

Spellings and nicknames

• Azriel — The biblical spelling, a separate name.

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

BiblicalInternational

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Ezriel for a traditional Hebrew name with an uplifting meaning and a distinctive sound.

Worth knowing

• It is often confused with Azriel, Azrael and Ezra, and most people will need it spelled.