Meaning of name Ezra

The names of some famous persons by the name Ezra (or its variants) are:

Ezra Jack Keats, born on 11 March, a famous Author. Ezra Jack Keats's background: Author of The Snowy Day, was an easel artist and one of the most important children's literature authors and illustrators of the 20th Century.

Ezra Pound, born on 30 October, a famous Poet. Ezra Pound's background: An American expatriate poet, critic and intellectual who was a major figure of the Modernist movement in early-to-mid 20th century poetry.

Ezra Taft Benson, born on 4 August, a famous Politician. Ezra Taft Benson's background: The thirteenth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1985 until his death and was United States Secretary of Agriculture for both of the administrations of U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower.