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Lazarus
BoyHebrew, Greek· “God has helped”
- Meaning
- God has helped
- Origin
- Hebrew, Greek
- Pronunciation
- LAZ-uh-ruhs
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,143
- US babies 2025
- 185
- Best rank
- #1,023 (1882)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Lazarus
Lazarus is a Hebrew and Greek name that means “God has helped”.
Lazarus comes from the Hebrew Elazar, meaning God has helped, passed through Greek into Latin. In the Gospel of John, Lazarus of Bethany is raised from the dead by Jesus, one of the best-known miracles in the New Testament. Another Lazarus appears in a parable in the Gospel of Luke. The name carries themes of hope and renewal. It has a strong, dignified sound and a vintage feel. Laz and Lars make possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Lazarus first appears in US Social Security records in 1882. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,023 in 1882, and the most babies received it in 2025, when 185 were named Lazarus. In 2025, 185 babies were named Lazarus, and it ranked #1,143 nationally. That is 56% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,874 in 1920, #2,688 in 1950, #2,412 in 1980, #1,578 in 2000, #1,849 in 2010, and #1,143 in 2025. Of the 4,043 US boys named Lazarus since records began, 29% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 926 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Mattias, Hasan, Ansel, Stellan, and Archibald.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Lazarus ranked highest in Indiana, Arizona, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | #749 | 8 |
| Arizona | #753 | 8 |
| Texas | #819 | 33 |
| South Carolina | #821 | 5 |
| Ohio | #906 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Lazarus is usually pronounced LAZ-uh-ruhs, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with L and ends in “-us”.
Middle names for Lazarus
A few middle names that flow with Lazarus: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Lazarus
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lazarus mean?
Lazarus is a Hebrew and Greek name that means “God has helped”.
What is the origin of the name Lazarus?
Lazarus has Hebrew and Greek roots. Lazarus comes from the Hebrew Elazar, meaning God has helped, passed through Greek into Latin.
Is Lazarus a popular name?
Not especially. Lazarus ranked #1,143 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Lazarus a boy or girl name?
Lazarus is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Lazarus?
Lazarus is usually pronounced LAZ-uh-ruhs. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings