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Bezalel

♂ Boy

Pronounced BEZ-uh-lel /ˈbɛz.ə.lɛl/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Betzalel, 'in the shadow of God; in the protection of God'Low

In 30 seconds: In the shadow of God; in God's protection: Bezalel is Hebrew. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'BEZ-uh-lel').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew Betzalel, 'in the shadow of God; in the protection of God'
U.S. rank (2024)#6867 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 95

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420062024

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

Bezalel comes from Hebrew Betzalel, 'in the shadow of God; in the protection of God' — the divinely gifted artisan who built the Tabernacle in the Bible (Israel's national art academy is named for him). A lyrical, devout name (said 'BEZ-uh-lel'; nickname Betzi).

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

Did you know? Bezalel means 'in the shadow of God; in the protection of God' in Hebrew — the master craftsman who built the Tabernacle — a lyrical, devout name (said 'BEZ-uh-lel').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Bezalel — Hebrew etymology

Variations

BetzalelBezaleel

Nicknames

Betzi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bezalel mean?

Bezalel is Hebrew for 'in the shadow of God; in the protection of God'.

How do you pronounce Bezalel?

It's said BEZ-uh-lel /ˈbɛz.ə.lɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bezalel a boy or girl name?

Bezalel is a boy's name.

How popular is Bezalel?

Bezalel is a rare name in the U.S.

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