Lazarus
Lazarus: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlæzəɹəs/
Meaning and origin of Lazarus
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Late Latin Lazarus, from Koine Greek Λᾱ́ζᾱρος (Lā́zāros), the given name of Biblical figures mentioned in Luke 16 and John 12, from Biblical Hebrew אֶלְעָזָר ('El'azár), a given name shared by various people in the Hebrew Bible and literally meaning "God has helped". Doublet of Eleazar.
How popular is Lazarus?
Since 1880, 4,043 boys in the U.S. have been named Lazarus. Its highest rank for boys was #1023 in 1882. In 2025, 185 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Lazarus FAQ
What does the name Lazarus mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. From Late Latin Lazarus, from Koine Greek Λᾱ́ζᾱρος (Lā́zāros), the given name of Biblical figures mentioned in Luke 16 and John 12, from Biblical Hebrew אֶלְעָזָר ('El'azár), a given name shared by various people in the Hebrew Bible and literally meaning "God has helped". Doublet of Eleazar.
What is the origin of the name Lazarus?
Lazarus is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Lazarus?
Since 1880, 4,043 boys in the U.S. have been named Lazarus. Its highest rank for boys was #1023 in 1882. In 2025, 185 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lazarus a boy or girl name?
Lazarus is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 4,043 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.