Eleazar
Eleazar is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God has helped.
Origin and history
Eleazar is a classic biblical name derived from the Hebrew name Eli'ezer, meaning 'God has helped'. In the Old Testament, Eleazar was a high priest and the third son of Aaron. Although relatively rare historically in the United States, it has seen steady, moderate usage in modern times.
Popularity in the United States
6,151 babies in the United States have been named Eleazar since 1880. It ranks #1530 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1033.
States where it is most popular
- TX (52.1 %)
- CA (28.5 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
- AZ (3.4 %)
- NY (2.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 83 |
| 1930-1940 | 99 |
| 1940-1950 | 143 |
| 1950-1960 | 196 |
| 1960-1970 | 271 |
| 1970-1980 | 380 |
| 1980-1990 | 590 |
| 1990-2000 | 907 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,145 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,243 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,089 |
Famous people named Eleazar
- Eleazar Gómez: Actor, Singer
- Eleazar Lopez Contreras: President, Military Officer
Nicknames
Eli, Zar
Fun facts
- In the Old Testament, Eleazar was appointed as the High Priest of Israel after the death of his father Aaron.
- Eleazar shares the same etymological origin as the name Lazarus, which passed through Greek and Latin.