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Lazaro

♂ Boy

Pronounced LAH-suh-roh /ˈlɑ.sə.ɹoʊ/Medium

Meaning: The Spanish form of Lazarus, from Hebrew 'Eleazar' meaning 'God has helped'.Low

In 30 seconds: Lazaro is the Spanish form of Lazarus, from the Hebrew Eleazar meaning God has helped. It carries a hopeful, faithful sense.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Spanish
MeaningThe Spanish form of Lazarus, from Hebrew 'Eleazar' meaning 'God has helped'.
U.S. rank (2025)#1504 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births117 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,117

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419112025

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

Lazaro is the Spanish version of Lazarus, which comes from the Hebrew Eleazar, meaning God has helped. The name is well known from the biblical Lazarus and is cherished across Spanish-speaking communities. Its meaning roots it firmly in a sense of divine aid.

The rolling Spanish -aro ending softens the older Lazarus into a warmer, more lyrical form. It keeps the full Hebrew meaning while feeling distinctly Hispanic.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Lazaro is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Lazaro — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Lazaro Arbos
    Cuban-American singer who competed on American Idol
  • ★Lazaro Hernandez (1978-)
    American fashion designer, co-founder of Proenza Schouler

If you like Lazaro…

Lazarus— The name Lazaro is the Spanish form of, from the same Hebrew source.
Eleazar— The Hebrew original meaning God has helped, behind Lazaro.
Lisandro— a similarly popular pick
Ramiro— a fellow Spanish choice
Isidro— shares the -ro ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lazaro mean?

Lazaro is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Louisiana Creole tradition.

How do you pronounce Lazaro?

It's commonly said LAH-suh-roh /ˈlɑ.sə.ɹoʊ/.

Is Lazaro a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Lazaro is used as a boy name.

How popular is Lazaro?

In 2024, Lazaro ranked #1622 in the U.S. for boys, with 105 births recorded.

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