| Meaning | God has helped, my God has helped |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Syllabification | E-le-a-zar |
About Eleazar
Majestic and distinctive, this name carries an ancient dignity that sets it apart in contemporary naming landscapes while remaining surprisingly accessible and wearable. The four-syllable structure gives it a formal, ceremonial quality that commands attention and respect. It's a name rich with historical and cultural significance, offering depth and substance that rewards curiosity. Parents drawn to this name typically value tradition, spirituality, and names with genuine heritage rather than invented novelty. The name's rarity in many regions ensures uniqueness without venturing into territory that feels contrived or difficult. It has a scholarly, intellectual quality that suggests wisdom and contemplation, yet the rhythmic flow keeps it from feeling stuffy or overly academic. The name works particularly well for families wanting something that honors religious or cultural roots while still functioning in modern, diverse environments. It offers nickname possibilities for those who prefer something shorter in casual settings, while maintaining its full grandeur for formal occasions. The name ages beautifully, perhaps even improving as its bearer matures into its substantial character.
Nicknames for Eleazar
| Eli |
| Ellie |
| Azar |
| Zar |
| Laz |
Famous People Named Eleazar
| Eleazar ben Ya'ir | Jewish leader during the First Jewish-Roman War |
| Eleazar Albin | English naturalist and ornithologist |
| Eleazar Wheelock | American founder of Dartmouth College |
| Eleazar Lord | American politician and jurist |
| Eleazar Avaran | Jewish military leader from the Maccabean Revolt |
| Eleazar Landa | Mexican boxer and Olympian |
| Eleazar Lopez Contreras | Venezuelan President and military figure |
| Eleazar de Carvalho | Brazilian conductor and composer |
| Eleazar Rodgers | South African professional footballer |
| Eleazar Wheelock Ripley | American soldier and politician |
| Eleazar Wheelock Ripley II | American diplomat |
| Eleazar "Elé" Ramírez | Venezuelan baseball pitcher |
| Eleazar Soria | Mexican actor |
| Eleazar Sukenik | Israeli archaeologist and professor |
| Eleazar ben Killir | Jewish liturgical poet from the Talmudic era |
| Eleazar ben Judah of Worms | German rabbi and author |
| Eleazar ben Azariah | Prominent Jewish sage in the 1st century |
| Eleazar ben Hanania | Jewish high priest in the 2nd century BCE |
| Eleazar ben Kalir | Jewish liturgical poet and paytan |
| Eleazar "Eli" G. Jones | American Civil War soldier and Medal of Honor recipient |
Characters Named Eleazar
| Eleazar Smith | Character from "The Hunger Games" series by Suzanne Collins |
| Eleazar Denali | Vampire character from the "Twilight" series by Stephenie Meyer |
| Eleazar Vasquez | Character from "Breaking Bad" TV series |
| Eleazar O'Connor | Protagonist from the novel "Eleazar, Exodus to the West" by Henry C. Duggan Jr |
| Eleazar Wrench | Detective character from Agatha Christie's "Murder on the Orient Express" |
| Eleazar ben Simeon | Character from "The Sisters of Versailles" by Sally Christie |
| Eleazar Wentworth | Character from the movie "Dead Man Down" |
| Eleazar Hernandez | Character from the TV series "Grimm" |
| Eleazar Carvallo | Character from the telenovela "Rubí" |
| Eleazar Tugano | Character from the novel "Heaven's Net Is Wide" by Lian Hearn |
| Eleazar Lattanzi | Character from the TV series "Los Exitosos Pells" |
| Eleazar Ritt | Character from the movie "A Dangerous Method" |
| Eleazar Portillo | Character from the telenovela "Verano de amor" |
| Eleazar Goodwyn | Character from the book "As the Crow Flies" by Jeffrey Archer |
| Eleazar Powers | Character from the TV series "Westworld" |
| Eleazar Lipsky | Character from the TV series "The Good Wife" |
| Eleazar "Eli" Cohn | Character from the book "The Postmortal" by Drew Magary |
| Eleazar Wilder | Character from the movie "Here Come the Munsters" |
| Eleazar Ben Yair | Character from the novel "The Honorable Barbarian" by L. Sprague de Camp |
| Eleazar Kopp | Character from the movie "Love & Other Drugs" |