Esdras
Esdras is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Help or helper.
Origin and history
Esdras is the Greek and Latin form of the biblical Hebrew name Ezra. It means 'help' or 'helper' in reference to the ancient scribe and priest. While Ezra is widely popular in the United States, Esdras remains a rare and distinctive alternative.
Popularity in the United States
1,622 babies in the United States have been named Esdras since 1880. It ranks #3141 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1496.
States where it is most popular
- CA (45 %)
- TX (27.6 %)
- FL (11.4 %)
- MD (4.3 %)
- NY (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 17 |
| 1980-1990 | 79 |
| 1990-2000 | 211 |
| 2000-2010 | 372 |
| 2010-2019 | 509 |
| 2020-2029 | 434 |
Famous people named Esdras
- Esdras Rangel: Soccer Player
Fun facts
- Esdras is the Greek and Vulgate Latin spelling for the prophet and scribe known in English as Ezra.
- The name is associated with the Books of Esdras found in various biblical apocrypha and deuterocanonical traditions.