God has helped
Derived from the Hebrew name El'azar, it is composed of the elements 'El' (God) and 'azar' (helped). In the Old Testament, Eleazar was a son of Aaron and succeeded him as High Priest of Israel. It shares the same etymological roots as the name Lazarus.
About 189 boys were named Eleazar in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Founder of Dartmouth College
President of Venezuela from 1935 to 1941
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The same feel as Eleazar — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
