UK boy's name
Eliazar
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has helped".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Eliazar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Eliazar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3848, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2017 to 2020. 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.
Eliazar is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Eliazar. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Eliazar ranked #3848 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 4 boys were registered as Eliazar.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eliazar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3848
2020
Births in 2020
4
Latest year
Peak year
2020
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Eliazar mean?
The name Eliazar has its origins in the Hebrew language, derived from the combination of two words: "El," meaning "God," and "azar," meaning "to help." This name is a variant spelling of the more common biblical name Eleazar, which translates to "God has helped" or "God is helper."
The earliest recorded use of the name Eliazar dates back to ancient Hebrew scriptures, appearing in the Book of Numbers in the Hebrew Bible. It was the name of one of the sons of Aaron, the first High Priest of the Israelites. In this context, the name Eliazar held significant religious and cultural significance within the Jewish tradition.
Throughout history, the name Eliazar has been borne by several notable figures. One of the earliest was Eliazar ben Hurcanus, a prominent Jewish leader and Tanna (a teacher of the Mishnah) who lived in the 1st and 2nd centuries CE. He played a crucial role in the development of Jewish oral law and was revered for his wisdom and knowledge.
Another significant figure was Eliazar ben Judah, a renowned Talmudic scholar who lived in the 2nd century CE. He was a student of Rabbi Akiva and is known for his contributions to the compilation and interpretation of the Talmud, the central text of Rabbinic Judaism.
In the 16th century, Eliazar Soloveitchik, a notable Lithuanian Talmudic scholar and the founder of the Soloveitchik rabbinic dynasty, bore the name Eliazar. His teachings and works had a profound impact on the study of the Talmud and Jewish law.
Eliazar Kalir, a renowned Hebrew paytan (liturgical poet) who lived in the 6th or 7th century CE, is another prominent figure associated with this name. He is credited with composing numerous liturgical works and poems that are still recited in synagogues today.
In more recent times, Eliazar Sukenik, an Israeli archaeologist and professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, made significant contributions to the field of archaeology in the early 20th century. He is best known for his excavations at the Dead Sea and his discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947.
The name Eliazar, with its rich historical and religious roots, has been carried by influential individuals across various fields throughout the centuries. Its meaning, "God is helper," has resonated within the Jewish tradition and has been a source of inspiration for those who have borne this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Eliazar over time
The chart below shows babies named Eliazar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Eliazar, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2020, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eliazar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eliazar 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 | #3848 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4812 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Eliazar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eliazar in the UK right now?
In 2020, Eliazar was ranked #3848 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Eliazar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 4 babies registered as Eliazar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eliazar?
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has helped".
How many people are called Eliazar in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Eliazar 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.