The nameEleazar
Eleazar is a biblical name meaning "God has helped".
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Eleazar comes from the Hebrew El'azar, "God has helped". Lazarus is a shortened form.
Origin
Hebrew.
History
Eleazar, son of Aaron, became high priest of Israel. In the United States the name reached 1097th in 2023.
Famous people named Eleazar
- Eleazar, son of Aaron
- Eleazar ben Yair, leader at Masada
Popularity of the name Eleazar
Eleazar in the United States
Eleazar was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,242 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Eleazar. Its rise began around 1929, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Eleazar in the United States were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 180 births a year on average, against 141 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Eleazar
Names from the same generation as Eleazar, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eleazar mean?
Eleazar comes from the Hebrew El'azar, "God has helped". Lazarus is a shortened form.
What is the origin of the name Eleazar?
Hebrew.
Is Eleazar a girl's or a boy's name?
Eleazar is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Eleazar?
In 2024, Eleazar was the 1152nd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 182 births.
What are good sibling names for Eleazar?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Betty, Anais, Dina and Shoshana for a sister, Shlomo, Mikael, Kenan and Reuben for a brother.
Who are famous people named Eleazar?
Eleazar, son of Aaron; Eleazar ben Yair, leader at Masada.