The nameLazar
Lazar is the Serbian and Russian form of Lazarus.
- Boy's name
- Slavic
Meaning
Lazar comes from the Hebrew Elazar, "God has helped".
Origin
Slavic, from Hebrew.
History
Prince Lazar of Serbia fell at the Battle of Kosovo in 1389 and is venerated as a saint. In England and Wales the name reached 2160th place in 2023.
Popularity of the name Lazar
Lazar in the United States
Lazar was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 258 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Lazar. Its rise began around 1931, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Lazar in the United States were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 26 births a year.
Lazar in Switzerland
Lazar was most popular in Switzerland in the 2010s, with 260 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Lazar. Half of all babies named Lazar in Switzerland were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 28 births a year.
Lazar in Austria
Sibling names for Lazar
Names from the same generation as Lazar, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lazar mean?
Lazar comes from the Hebrew Elazar, "God has helped".
What is the origin of the name Lazar?
Slavic, from Hebrew.
Is Lazar a girl's or a boy's name?
Lazar is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Lazar?
In 2024, Lazar was the 3722nd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 30 births.
What are good sibling names for Lazar?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Minna, Liliane, Lilya and Lulu for a sister, Bogdan, Lander, Boris and Abdoulaye for a brother.