Lazarus

Lazarus - A very unique male name

Lazarus appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #1053. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Lazarus and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Lazarus? 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 Lazarus. The baby boy name Lazarus was given to 118 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1212 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 12,426 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Lazarus peaked in popularity 114 years ago in 1912 on position 1053.

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Lazarus is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Lazarus is currently topping the baby name charts in Indiana at position #749 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,565.

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 Lazarus is where you live.

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Lazarus origin and meaning

Greek form of Hebrew Eleazar, Biblical

From Eleazar, Hebrew for 'God has helped', in its Greek form Lazaros

Lazarus is the New Testament name of the man Jesus raised from the dead, and of the beggar in the parable. It has been in sparse American use since 1912 and stands at its peak in 2025, as dramatic biblical names return. The raising story is so dominant that 'a Lazarus' means someone revived, in ordinary English.

Attested etymology

Lazarus is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

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

Similar to Lazarus

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

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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 Lazarus

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 Lazarus 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 Lazarus?

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

LAZ-er-us · /ˈlæzərəs/

Around the world

• Lazaros (Greek) — The Greek form behind the Latin and English.
• Lázaro (Spanish) — The Spanish form.

Spellings and nicknames

• Eleazar — The Hebrew original name; a separate established name.
• Lazaro — The unaccented Spanish form used in America.

Nicknames: Laz

Famous bearers

• Lazarus of Bethany — The man raised from the dead by Jesus in the Gospel of John (Biblical) Historical

Style

Biblical

Why parents choose it

Lazarus is among the boldest biblical choices — parents pick it for the resurrection story and for a name no one will forget.

Worth knowing

• The name is synonymous with rising from the dead; the association is powerful and will be remarked on throughout life.