What does the name Eleazar mean?

The name Eleazar means "God has helped".

What is the origin of the name Eleazar?

Eleazar is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Eleazar?

In 2023, 182 babies were named Eleazar in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Is Eleazar a boy's name?

Yes, Eleazar is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Eleazar

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Births Last Year: 182 ↗

All-Time Total: 5,960

Peak Year: 2023

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

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.

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Eleazar

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Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Eleazar

Aracely Angelly Lexa Idalia Aliyanna Romina Renata Illiana

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Eleazar

Elease Eliezer

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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