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Elazar

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Pronounced el-ah-ZAR /ˌɛl.ɑˈzɑr/Medium

Meaning: Hebrew form of Eleazar — 'God has helped' — the son of Aaron and a high priestHigh

In 30 seconds: God has helped: Elazar is the Hebrew Eleazar — a high priest, son of Aaron. Devout, strong, and warm.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningHebrew form of Eleazar — 'God has helped' — the son of Aaron and a high priest

U.S. rank (2024)#4588 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 590

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Elazar is the Hebrew form of Eleazar — 'God has helped' (the son of Aaron, a high priest of Israel; also the root of Lazarus). A devout, strong name in Jewish and Israeli families.

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

Did you know? Eleazar means 'God has helped' in Hebrew — the son of Aaron who became high priest; Elazar is the Hebrew form, devout and strong (the root of Lazarus too).

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Eleazar — Hebrew form

Variations

EleazarElozorLazar

Nicknames

EliLazar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elazar mean?

Elazar is the Hebrew Eleazar — 'God has helped'.

How do you pronounce Elazar?

It's said el-ah-ZAR /ˌɛl.ɑˈzɑr/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Elazar a boy or girl name?

Elazar is a boy's name.

How popular is Elazar?

Elazar is a rare name in the U.S.