"helper of God"
Ezrael
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A powerful Hebrew name meaning God is your helper
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The Story of Ezrael
Ezrael combines the Hebrew name Ezra ('help, helper') with the theophoric suffix '-el' (God), creating a name meaning 'God is my help' or 'helper of God.' It is closely related to Ezra (the prophet who led Jews back from Babylon) and shares its root with Israel ('one who wrestles with God'). The name may also be influenced by the archangel name Azrael, though its Hebrew etymology points distinctly toward divine assistance.
Ezrael has emerged as parents increasingly reach for Ezra-adjacent biblical names. The popularity of Ezra as a top-100 boy's name in the 2010s has encouraged variations like Ezrael that feel more elaborate and distinctive while preserving the same roots.
The name Ezra carries significant religious weight — in the Hebrew Bible, Ezra was the priest and scribe who led Jews back from Babylonian captivity and helped restore Jewish law. Adding the divine suffix '-el' amplifies this spiritual character.
Historical Record
Ezrael first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 478 babies have been named Ezrael in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ezrael is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #2,395 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The biblical Ezra was responsible for compiling and canonizing much of the Hebrew Bible after the Babylonian exile
- The '-el' suffix meaning 'God' appears in hundreds of Hebrew names including Michael, Gabriel, and Daniel
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Ezra Pound
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Influential American modernist poet whose work shaped 20th century literature
Ezra (The Prophet)
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Hebrew priest and scribe in the 5th century BCE who led the Jewish return from Babylon and codified Jewish law
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #2,395
- Total SSA Count
- 58
- Cultural Origins
- Hebrew American Christian Jewish
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Ezrael
Ezrael is a boy name with Hebrew, American, Christian, and Jewish origins . The name means "helper of God" in Hebrew .
Ezrael is currently ranked #2,395 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Ezrael has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Ezrael include Ez, Ezra, and Rae. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ezrael include Ezra, Ezrah, Ezran . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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