Find out how popular the first name Ezreal has been for the last 14 years (from 2010 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ezreal by gender

Based on the last 14 years of data, Ezreal is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 15 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Ezreal.

The history of the first name Ezreal

The given name Ezreal is a relatively modern invention, with its origins shrouded in mystery. Some linguists speculate that it may have been derived from the Hebrew name Ezra, which means "helper" or "aid," combined with the suffix "-el," indicating a connection to God. However, no definitive historical records exist to confirm this theory.

While the name Ezreal itself does not appear in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its potential roots in the name Ezra can be traced back to the Old Testament. Ezra was a prominent figure in the Bible, a scribe and priest who played a crucial role in the return of the Jews from Babylonian captivity and the restoration of the Torah.

The earliest known recorded instance of the name Ezreal dates back to the late 20th century, but its usage remained relatively rare until the 21st century. One of the first notable individuals to bear the name was Ezreal Rubottom (1907-1989), an American baseball player who played for the St. Louis Browns in the 1930s.

Another individual with the name Ezreal was Ezreal Baird (1919-2005), a Canadian businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to various charitable organizations, particularly in the field of education.

In the realm of literature, the name Ezreal gained some recognition with the publication of the fantasy novel "The Ezreal Gambit" by author T.M. Decker in 2011. The novel's protagonist, Ezreal Blackwell, was a skilled swordsman and adventurer.

More recently, the name Ezreal has gained popularity in the gaming community due to the character Ezreal, a skilled marksman and explorer from the popular multiplayer online battle arena game "League of Legends," developed by Riot Games in 2009.

While the name Ezreal may not have a long and storied history, its unique sound and potential ties to biblical origins have contributed to its increasing use in recent decades. As a relatively new name, its future popularity and significance remain to be seen.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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