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BoyHebrew origin3 syllables

Elazar

Meaning: “God has helped”

About the name Elazar

Elazar is a boy name with Hebrew roots, meaning “God has helped”. It is related to Eleazar, which is where the meaning comes from.

It has a unique feel. In 2025, Elazar ranked #4751 for boys in the US, with 21 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2003. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Elazar were boys.

Etymology

An alternative spelling of Eleazar, which comes from Hebrew, meaning “God has helped”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Elazar”, “Eleazar”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025
#4751
In 2015
#4435
Babies in 2025
21

Popularity of Elazar, 1940–2025

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BoysBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.