Eleazar
/ˌɛliˈeɪzər/
A Hebrew name usually explained as “God has helped”
Hebrew · from Hebrew ʾElʿazar
The first Eleazar of the Bible became the second High Priest of Israel. In 2025 there were 189.
Eleazar at a glance
What Eleazar means
A Hebrew name usually explained as “God has helped” — from Hebrew ʾElʿazar
Eleazar is the Hebrew name ʾElʿazar, usually explained as “God has helped”. It is an old biblical name, and it has been carried by many men in the Hebrew Bible.
The best-known Eleazar is the son of Aaron, who succeeded his father as the second High Priest of Israel and was a nephew of Moses. He is described as holding the office for more than twenty years. The Bible names several more men Eleazar, among them a keeper of the Ark of the Covenant and one of King David’s warriors.
The Greek and Latin name Lazarus comes from Eleazar, so the two names are close relatives, one older and fuller, the other shorter and far more widely used today.
Eleazar appears in the Social Security files since 1919. It peaked at 195 in 2023, and in 2025 it is #1,128 with 189 boys.
Source and context
The name history comes from Wikipedia, and every number from US Social Security data. We rewrite everything in our own words.
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- Paragraph 3 Wikipedia: Lazarus (name)
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The numbers behind Eleazar
A look at the rankings over time and across places.
Popularity in motion
How Eleazar ranks among boys’ names each year, 2015 to 2025. A lower number means more popular.
Eleazar’s rank climbed from #1,361 in 2015 to #1,128 in 2025, close to its best of #1,097 in 2023.
Key moments for Eleazar
- 1938Quietest year
5 boys · rank #3,674 - 1995Passed 100 babies
105 boys · rank #1,113 - 2023Most babies
195 boys · rank #1,097 - 2025Latest year
#1,128 among boys · 189 boys
States where Eleazar ranks highest
Ranked by how popular Eleazar is among boys’ names in each state in 2025 (in-state rank, not births per head). Oregon ranks Eleazar highest (#640 among boys), then Texas (#652) and Washington (#701). South Carolina, California, Illinois, Florida and Virginia complete the top eight.
- 1Oregon#640
- 2Texas#652
- 3Washington#701
- 4South Carolina#780
- 5California#815
- 6Illinois#961
- 7Florida#1,077
- 8Virginia#1,137
Eleazar over the long run
Babies named Eleazar in the US each year, 1880 to 2025.
On record since 1919, #1,128 today.
First recorded in 1919, with some years below the five-baby reporting line. It peaked at 195 in 2023 and stood at 189 in 2025.
Source: US Social Security Administration, national baby name data, 1880–2025. Calculation: NameMochi.
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The story around Eleazar
Notable people and namesakes
Well-known bearers include the high priest Eleazar son of Aaron, the warrior Eleazar son of Dodai and the Ark keeper Eleazar son of Abinadab.
Names like Eleazar
Other biblical names, starting with its closest relative.
Compare names
Four names compared here, ranked among boys: Duncan (#1,124), Eleazar (#1,128), Lucius (#1,129), Lazarus (#1,143). One of them has lost ground since 2015.
| Name | Style | Latest rank | Change since 2015 | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eleazar | Biblical · Four syllables · Classic | #1,128 | ↑ 233 places | Rising |
| Duncan | Scottish classic | #1,124 | ↓ 334 places | Cooling |
| Lucius | Latin classic | #1,129 | ↑ 171 places | Rising |
| Lazarus | Biblical classic | #1,143 | ↑ 293 places | Rising fast |
Change is the move in rank since 2015, so a name can climb in rank while fewer babies are given it.
Stage compares the number of babies named in 2025 with 2015 (rising or cooling at 25% or more, fast at 50% or more).
What draws people to Eleazar
- A biblical name with real historical weight.Our view
- Unusual, yet easy to read once you have seen it.Our view
- About 190 boys were given the name in 2025.From the data
- Almost entirely a boy’s name: 100% of babies named Eleazar are boys.From the data
- It comes with a built-in family of related names.Our view
Things to consider
- Rare: only 189 boys were given the name in 2025.From the data
Common questions about Eleazar
Is Eleazar a boy’s name or a girl’s name?
Eleazar is a boy’s name. In 2025, 189 boys were named Eleazar against 0 girls.
What does Eleazar mean?
Eleazar is the Hebrew name ʾElʿazar, usually explained as “God has helped”. Lazarus is derived from it.
How common is the name Eleazar?
Rare. In 2025, 189 American babies were named Eleazar, so it is an uncommon name in most classrooms.
Is Eleazar still rising?
It peaked in 2023 with 195 boys and has eased since, to 189 in 2025. Over ten years it is still up 48%.
Who are some people named Eleazar?
The best-known Eleazar is the son of Aaron, the second High Priest of Israel. The Bible also names Eleazar son of Dodai, one of King David’s warriors, and Eleazar son of Abinadab, who kept the Ark of the Covenant.
Eleazar is an old biblical name, and Lazarus grew out of it. Explore more names in the Finder →
How these numbers are built
Sources → Calculations → Limitations
Sources
- The US Social Security Administration’s national and state baby name files, built from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.SSA baby name data
- Data year
- Births through 2025. New data arrives each May, and we recalculate this page then.
- Dates
- Published October 2026. Last updated October 2026.
- Word and history sources
- Name history and the people who share the name come from reference works.Wikipedia: EleazarWikipedia: Lazarus (name)
Calculations
- Ranks
- A rank is the name’s position among girls or among boys in the SSA file for that year (most babies = #1). Girls and boys are ranked separately.
- Counts
- Babies given exactly this spelling. Spelling variants are counted separately.
- Growth, peaks, milestones, shares and comparisons are calculated by NameMochi from those files.How NameMochi calculates
- Stat cards
- The five cards are the most informative facts available for this name, picked by a score and shown in a fixed order.
Limitations
- US births only. The files record the sex shown on the application, which says nothing about how a child later identifies. Names given to fewer than five babies in a year are left out.
Source: US Social Security Administration. Calculation: NameMochi.