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Bezaleel

♂ Boy

Pronounced buh-ZAL-ee-el /bəˈzæl.i.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Betzal'el, 'in the shadow/protection of God' (be-tzel, 'in the shadow', + El, 'God'); the chief craftsman of the Tabernacle; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: In the shadow/protection of God: Bezaleel is Hebrew. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'buh-ZAL-ee-el').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew Betzal'el, 'in the shadow/protection of God' (be-tzel, 'in the shadow', + El, 'God'); the chief craftsman of the Tabernacle; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2024)#7807 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 71

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420032024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bezaleel comes from Hebrew Betzal'el, 'in the shadow/protection of God' (be-tzel, 'in the shadow', + El, 'God'; the chief craftsman who built the Tabernacle in Exodus; we note the sacred sense). A lyrical, devout name (said 'buh-ZAL-ee-el'; nickname Bez).

In the U.S. it appears in Christian and Jewish families. Rare, in-the-shadow-of-God at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Bezaleel means 'in the shadow/protection of God' in Hebrew (be-tzel, 'in the shadow', + El, 'God') — the chief craftsman who built the Tabernacle — lyrical and devout (we note the sacred sense; said 'buh-ZAL-ee-el').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Bezalel — sacred sense noted

Variations

BezalelBetzalelBezaleil

Nicknames

Bez

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bezaleel mean?

Bezaleel is Hebrew for 'in the shadow/protection of God' (the craftsman of the Tabernacle). We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Bezaleel?

It's said buh-ZAL-ee-el /bəˈzæl.i.ɛl/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Bezaleel a boy or girl name?

Bezaleel is a boy's name.

How popular is Bezaleel?

Bezaleel is a very rare name in the U.S.

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