Eleazar
Eleazar: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɛliˈeɪzə/ · /ˈɛləˌzɑɹ/
Meaning and origin of Eleazar
- A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
Etymology
Borrowed from Hebrew אֶלְעָזָר ('El'azár, “God has helped”). Doublet of Lazarus.
How popular is Eleazar?
Since 1880, 7 girls and 6,151 boys in the U.S. have been named Eleazar (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10922 in 1993. Its highest rank for boys was #1097 in 2023. In 2025, 189 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Eleazar FAQ
What does the name Eleazar mean?
A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin. Borrowed from Hebrew אֶלְעָזָר ('El'azár, “God has helped”). Doublet of Lazarus.
What is the origin of the name Eleazar?
Eleazar is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Eleazar?
Since 1880, 7 girls and 6,151 boys in the U.S. have been named Eleazar (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10922 in 1993. Its highest rank for boys was #1097 in 2023. In 2025, 189 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Eleazar a boy or girl name?
Eleazar is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 7 girls and 6,151 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.