UK boy's name
Bezaleel
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "in the shadow (protection) of God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Bezaleel is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Bezaleel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2022 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Bezaleel. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Bezaleel ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 4 boys were registered as Bezaleel.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bezaleel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2022
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Bezaleel mean?
The name Bezaleel has its origins in the Hebrew language and is derived from the combination of two Hebrew words: "Betsel" meaning "in the shadow of" and "El" meaning "God." This suggests that the name's literal meaning is "in the shadow of God" or "under the protection of God."
The name Bezaleel is first mentioned in the Book of Exodus in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), where it refers to a skilled craftsman and artisan from the tribe of Judah. He was appointed by God to oversee the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings in the wilderness, along with Aholiab.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Bezaleel was the biblical figure Bezaleel, son of Uri, son of Hur, from the tribe of Judah, who lived around the 13th century BCE. He is described as being filled with the Spirit of God and endowed with wisdom, understanding, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship.
Another notable individual with the name Bezaleel was Bezalel Ashkenazi, a prominent Talmudic scholar and Jewish philosopher who lived in the 16th century CE. He was born in Adrianople (modern-day Edirne, Turkey) in 1520 and wrote several influential works on Jewish law and philosophy.
In the 17th century, Bezaleel Solomons was a noted English poet and playwright. He was born in London around 1615 and is known for his works "The Excellent Comedy" and "The Worlde Unmask'd."
Bezaleel Woodward, born in 1701 in Scituate, Massachusetts, was a prominent American minister and educator. He served as the pastor of the First Church of Ipswich and was instrumental in the establishment of several schools in the area.
Bezaleel Taft Jr., born in 1676 in Braintree, Massachusetts, was a notable American surveyor and landowner. He played a significant role in the early development of the town of Mendon, Massachusetts, and served as a representative in the Massachusetts General Court.
It's important to note that while the name Bezaleel has its roots in the Hebrew language and biblical references, it has been used across various cultures and regions throughout history, reflecting its broad appeal and influence.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Bezaleel over time
The chart below shows babies named Bezaleel registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2022 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Bezaleel, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bezaleel by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bezaleel was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4560 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Bezaleel
- Benjamin 90,412
- Ben 36,356
- Bradley 30,230
- Brandon 26,411
- Billy 18,608
- Bobby 16,904
- Blake 16,337
- Bailey 16,014
- Brody 7,230
- Beau 6,722
- Barnaby 5,284
- Brodie 4,801
FAQ
Bezaleel: questions and answers
How popular is the name Bezaleel in the UK right now?
In 2024, Bezaleel was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Bezaleel most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 4 babies registered as Bezaleel in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Bezaleel?
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "in the shadow (protection) of God".
How many people are called Bezaleel in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Bezaleel across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.