Eleazar

Boy's name

Eleazar is a Hebrew name derived from the elements "el," meaning "God," and "azar," meaning "help" or "aid." It carries a strong religious significance.

Meaning God has helped
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 182 Rising
Peak year 2023

Appears In These Collections

Names Starting With E

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Eleazar ben Azariah - Jewish Talmudic scholar and sage.
  • Eleazar ben Yair - Leader of Jewish rebels at Masada.
  • Eleazar Maccabeus - Jewish leader during Maccabean Revolt.
  • Eleazar of Worms - Medieval German rabbi and Kabbalist.
  • Eleazar Wheelock - Founder of Dartmouth College in the U.S.
  • Eleazar Albin - Naturalist and illustrator of birds.
  • Eleazar Sukenik - Archaeologist who discovered Dead Sea Scrolls.
  • Eleazar López Contreras - President of Venezuela in the 1930s.
  • Eleazar Wheelock Ripley - American general in War of 1812.

Brothers for Eleazar

Boy names closely related to Eleazar

Asiel Rodolfo Rene Mauro Obed Ciro Ramiro Anibal

Sisters for Eleazar

Girl names closely related to Eleazar

Aracely Angelly Lexa Idalia Aliyanna Romina Renata Illiana

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Eleazar

Elease Eliezer

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