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Eleazar

Boy name · Mexican

MeaningGod has helped · Hebrew

Eleazar is a Mexican boy name meaning “God has helped”, with Hebrew roots. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Eleazar has the name Lea hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Eleazar would score 16 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10).
  • GenerationEleazar peaked in 1991, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Eleazar you'd meet today is about 34 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Eleazars too.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Eleazar would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 9,033 baby boys got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryEleazar first shows up in US birth records in 1919, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 106 years since.
  • Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Eleazars? Head to Oregon, where it's the #604 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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hello, little Eleazar

US births per million boys, 1919–2025

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Most popular states (2025)

OR rank #604TX rank #649WA rank #684SC rank #743CA rank #807

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Eleazar

Eleazar is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “God has helped”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1990s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Eleazar

What does the name Eleazar mean?

Eleazar means “God has helped” and comes from Hebrew. Names built around “God” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Theodore (“gift of God”), Elijah (“my God is Yahweh”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Elias (“my God is Yahweh”).

What is the origin of the name Eleazar?

Eleazar is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Hebrew. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).

Is Eleazar a boy or girl name?

Eleazar is a boy name. In 2025, 189 US boys were named Eleazar.

How popular is the name Eleazar?

Eleazar ranked #1,128 for US boys in 2025, given to 189 babies. Its best year was 1991, when it reached #1,095. Over the last five years it has climbed 14 places.

What names are similar to Eleazar?

If you like Eleazar, you might also like Theodore, Elijah, Mateo and Elias.

What should I know before naming my baby Eleazar?

Eleazar is a Mexican boy name meaning “God has helped”, with Hebrew roots. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.