Ebenezer
Ebenezer: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɛbəˈnizɚ/ · /ɛbəˈniːzə/
Meaning and origin of Ebenezer
- A male given name from Hebrew taken up by Puritans in the 17th century.
Etymology
From Hebrew אֶבֶן הָעֵזֶר (éven ha`ézer, “stone of help”).
How popular is Ebenezer?
Since 1880, 33 girls and 1,216 boys in the U.S. have been named Ebenezer (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #14293 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #792 in 1884. In 2025, 52 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Ebenezer FAQ
What does the name Ebenezer mean?
A male given name from Hebrew taken up by Puritans in the 17th century. From Hebrew אֶבֶן הָעֵזֶר (éven ha`ézer, “stone of help”).
What is the origin of the name Ebenezer?
Ebenezer is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Ebenezer?
Since 1880, 33 girls and 1,216 boys in the U.S. have been named Ebenezer (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #14293 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #792 in 1884. In 2025, 52 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Ebenezer a boy or girl name?
Ebenezer is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 33 girls and 1,216 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.