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Ezrael

♂ Boy

Pronounced EZ-ray-el /ˈɛz.reɪ.ɛl/High

Meaning: God helps; God is my help; a variant of Ezra (Hebrew: help, assistance) combined with El (God) — or a creative blend of Ezra + IsraelMedium

In 30 seconds: A Hebrew-based name meaning 'God helps,' combining Ezra (help) with -el (God) — or a creative blend of Ezra and Israel. Its three-syllable structure and -el ending connect it to the tradition of Hebrew angel names.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningGod helps; God is my help; a variant of Ezra (Hebrew: help, assistance) combined with El (God) — or a creative blend of Ezra + Israel

U.S. rank (2025)#2042 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births73 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 551

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

Ezrael is a Hebrew-based name combining Ezra (help, from the root azar: to help) with the divine suffix -El (God). It may be a creative extension of Ezra or a blend of Ezra and Israel. No single documented historical origin exists for this specific form.

Ezrael has appeared in U.S. boys' data in the 2010s–2020s. Its 2024 ranking of #2397 reflects modest use in Christian communities drawn to elaborate Hebrew names.

Did you know? The prophet Ezra (Hebrew: help, assistance) was responsible for restoring the Torah to the Jewish people after the Babylonian exile — he is credited with establishing the public reading of scripture, a practice that continues in synagogues worldwide every Shabbat.

Overall data confidence 80%

U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

EzraIsraelAzrael

Nicknames

EzEzra

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If you like Ezrael…

Ezra— the short Hebrew form that Ezrael extends

Azrael— Hebrew -rael ending name (angel of death) with the same suffix

Israel— Hebrew -rael/-rael ending name with the same God-suffix

Ishmael— Hebrew -mael/-el ending name with the same ancient depth

Raphael— Hebrew archangel -el ending name in the same tradition

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ezrael mean?

Ezrael means 'God helps,' combining Hebrew Ezra (help) with -El (God) — possibly a creative extension of Ezra.

How do you pronounce Ezrael?

It's said EZ-ray-el /ˈɛz.reɪ.ɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ezrael a boy or girl name?

Ezrael is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ezrael?

Ezrael ranked #2397 for U.S. boys in 2024.