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Lazarus

♂ Boy

Pronounced LAZ-ah-rus /ˈlæz.ə.rəs/Low

Meaning: God has helped, God is my helpLow

In 30 seconds: Lazarus is the New Testament name meaning God has helped, borne by the man Jesus raised from the dead in the Gospel of John. His resurrection story gave Lazarus a name synonymous with miraculous revival and second chances.
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Origin LowGreek, Hebrew
MeaningGod has helped, God is my help
U.S. rank (2024)#1336 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births143 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,854

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202118822024

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

History & Origin

Lazarus derives from the Greek form of Hebrew El-Azar meaning God has helped. Lazarus of Bethany was raised from the dead by Jesus in the Gospel of John.

Lazarus is rare but growing, particularly among parents who appreciate its profound biblical narrative and the resonance of resurrection and second chances.

Did you know? Jesus's raising of Lazarus after four days in the tomb is described in John 11 as his greatest miracle. Lazarus come forth! (John 11:43) is one of the most dramatic commands in all of scripture.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Lazarus

Variations

LazaroLazarEl-Azar

Nicknames

LazRuss

Famous Bearers

  • ★Lazarus of Bethany (biblical)
    Man raised from the dead by Jesus in the Gospel of John, chapter 11; brother of Mary and Martha

If you like Lazarus…

Elazar— Hebrew root form of same name
Barnabas— New Testament companion name of same antiquity
Thaddeus— New Testament disciple name
Cornelius— Latin New Testament name of same rare quality

Frequently Asked

What does Lazarus mean?

Lazarus means God has helped from Hebrew El-Azar.

Who was Lazarus in the Bible?

Lazarus was the man Jesus raised from the dead after four days in the tomb, described in John 11.

How do you pronounce Lazarus?

Lazarus is pronounced LAZ-ah-rus with three syllables.

What names are similar to Lazarus?

Similar names include Elazar, Barnabas, and Thaddeus.