Eliezer
Eliezer: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɛliˈɛzə(ɹ)/ · /ˌɛliˈiːzə(ɹ)/
Meaning and origin of Eliezer
- A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
Etymology
From Hebrew אליעזר (eliʿézer).
How popular is Eliezer?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 8,164 boys in the U.S. have been named Eliezer (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15562 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #828 in 1982. In 2025 it ranked #893 for boys, with 271 babies given the name.
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Eliezer FAQ
What does the name Eliezer mean?
A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin. From Hebrew אליעזר (eliʿézer).
What is the origin of the name Eliezer?
Eliezer is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Eliezer?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 8,164 boys in the U.S. have been named Eliezer (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15562 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #828 in 1982. In 2025 it ranked #893 for boys, with 271 babies given the name.
Is Eliezer a boy or girl name?
Eliezer is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 8,164 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.