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Eze
♂ Boy
How to Pronounce Eze
Pronounced EH-zeh /ˈɛ.zɛ/Medium
Meaning: From Igbo eze, 'a king; a ruler; a monarch'Low
In 30 seconds: A king: Eze is Igbo for 'a king'. Crisp, regal, and warm (said 'EH-zeh').
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Origin MediumIgbo
MeaningFrom Igbo eze, 'a king; a ruler; a monarch'
U.S. rank (2025)#5941 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 92
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Eze comes from Igbo eze, 'a king; a ruler; a monarch' — often a short form of fuller names like Ezechukwu, 'God is king'. A crisp, regal Nigerian name (said 'EH-zeh').
In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian families. Rare, a-king at the root, and regal.
Did you know? Eze means 'a king; a ruler; a monarch' in Igbo — a crisp, regal Nigerian name, often a short form of names like Ezechukwu (said 'EH-zeh').
Overall data confidence 58%
Igbo references — Eze — Igbo etymology
Variations
EzehEzechukwu
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Eze mean?
Eze is Igbo for 'a king; a ruler; a monarch'.
How do you pronounce Eze?
It's said EH-zeh /ˈɛ.zɛ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Eze a boy or girl name?
Eze is a boy's name.
How popular is Eze?
Eze is a rare name in the U.S.