Elazar

Elazar - A very unique male name

Elazar appeared on the charts for the first time in 1977 on position #2066. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Elazar and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Elazar? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Elazar. The baby boy name Elazar was given to 8 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3299 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 183,286 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Elazar peaked in popularity 49 years ago in 1977 on position 2066.

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Elazar is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Elazar is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #789 - and is the least popular in New Jersey at position #789.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Elazar is where you live.

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Elazar origin and meaning

Hebrew — biblical name

A form of Eleazar, from Hebrew, 'God has helped'

Elazar is the form closer to the Hebrew original of the biblical Eleazar, son of Aaron. It is used mainly in Jewish families and has appeared in the US data since 1977 at very low levels. The biblical figure is recorded under the Eleazar spelling, so he is credited here rather than listed.

Attested etymology

Elazar is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Elazar, pop culture references for the name Elazar and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Elazar

We've found the following names that sound similar to Elazar, sorted by popularity.

Eliezer / Eleazar / Ellsworth / Eliazar / Eluzer / Eliasar / Eliazer / Elizar / Elsworth /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Elazar

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Elazar a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Elazar?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

el-uh-ZAHR · /ˌɛləˈzɑːr/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Eleazar — The standard English biblical spelling
• Lazar — A shortened form used in several European languages

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

Biblical

Why parents choose it

A strong biblical name in its Hebrew form, chosen mostly within Jewish families who use it in its own right.

Worth knowing

• Most people will expect the Eleazar spelling