Boy
Eliezer
God is my help, my God is help
About Eliezer
This distinguished name carries an air of timeless elegance and spiritual depth. Eliezer presents a strong, confident choice that stands out without being overly unconventional. The name flows beautifully with its four syllables, offering natural nickname possibilities like Eli or Eze. Parents who choose Eliezer often appreciate names with historical significance and literary resonance. The name has appeared in classic texts and continues to gain appreciation among families seeking something both substantial and meaningful. Eliezer works particularly well for families wanting a name that bridges tradition with contemporary appeal, offering a child a distinctive identity that commands respect throughout life's various stages from playground to boardroom.
Popularity of the Name Eliezer
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | #828 | |
| 1983 | #869 | |
| 1984 | #886 | |
| 1986 | #983 | |
| 1987 | #930 | |
| 1988 | #896 | |
| 1990 | #993 | |
| 1994 | #960 | |
| 1996 | #944 | |
| 1997 | #986 | |
| 2002 | #989 | |
| 2003 | #959 | |
| 2004 | #995 | |
| 2007 | #950 | |
| 2008 | #955 | |
| 2009 | #978 | |
| 2010 | #999 | |
| 2014 | #868 | |
| 2016 | #974 | |
| 2017 | #991 | |
| 2020 | #975 | |
| 2023 | #993 | |
| 2025 | #893 | |
| 2019 | #774 |
Top names by country: United States · Ireland
Variations of Name Eliezer
Names Similar to Eliezer
Nicknames for Eliezer
- Eli
- Zer
- Liez
Famous People Named Eliezer
| Eliezer Ben-Yehuda | Revived the Hebrew language |
| Eliezer Sukenik | Israeli archaeologist |
| Eliezer Weisel | Elie Wiesel - Nobel laureate and Holocaust survivor |
| Eliezer Ben Nathan | Medieval poet and philosopher |
| Eliezer Halfin | Soviet fencer and Olympic medalist |
| Eliezer Shkedi | Former Israeli Air Force Commander |
| Eliezer Sherbatov | Israeli ice hockey player |
| Eliezer Ben-Rafael | Sociologist and academic |
| Eliezer Oyebanji | Nigerian sprinter and Olympian |
| Eliezer Álvarez | Dominican baseball player |
| Eliezer Alfonzo | Venezuelan baseball player |
| Eliezer Gudin | Brazilian politician and lawyer |
| Eliezer Gildin | American businessman and philanthropist |
| Eliezer E. Alfonzo | Nicaraguan poet and writer |
| Eliezer Menashe | Israeli painter and sculptor |
| Eliezer Casimiro | Angolan basketball player |
| Eliezer Gomes | Brazilian footballer |
| Eliezer Sirit | Tanzanian politician and diplomat |
| Eliezer Setton | Brazilian musician and composer |
| Eliezer Goldschmidt | German rabbi and author |
Characters Named Eliezer
| Eliezer "El" Shlomo | Character in the novel "Night" by Elie Wiesel |
| Eliezer Scrooge | Parody character in "A Bedtime Story" by William J. Locke |
| Eliezer Burko | Character in the Israeli TV series "Fauda" |
| Eliezer Poupko | Character in the play "Awake and Sing!" by Clifford Odets |
| Eliezer ben Hyrcanus | Character in the manga "Rabbi Akiva" |
| Eliezer Solomon | Character in the TV series "Endeavour" |