Lazarus

Lazarus is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “God has helped.” In 2024 it was given to 143 boys in the United States.

Lazarus at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · Greek
Meaning
“God has helped”
Pronunciation
/ˈlæzəɹəs/

About the name Lazarus

Lazarus belongs to the Biblical & Christian and Greek tradition. Its meaning — “God has helped” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Lazarus first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1023 in 1882, and in 2024 143 babies received the name — 3,854 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lazarus in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#1023 in 1882
Peak year
2021
Babies named Lazarus in 2024
143
Total since 1880
3,854

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lazarus mean?

Lazarus means “God has helped” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Lazarus a boy or girl name?

Lazarus is a boy name. In 2024, 143 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lazarus?

Lazarus comes from the Biblical & Christian and Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Lazarus?

Lazarus first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #1023 in 1882, and 143 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Lazarus?

Lazarus is pronounced /ˈlæzəɹəs/ (IPA).

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