Meaning of name Ezra

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

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.

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.