Eleazar
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Flower, princess
Origin: Amharic/African
Popularity: Ranked #1128 in 2025 with 189 babies born.
History: Eleazar is a name with Amharic/African roots, containing the element 'zar' meaning flower, princess.
Similar names: elazar, elezar, eliazar, eliezar, elizar, ellamarie
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Eleazar? About 1 in 17,611 babies born in 2025 were named Eleazar, or roughly 0.5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Eleazar
What does the name Eleazar mean?
Eleazar means “Flower, princess” from Amharic/African roots.
What is the origin of the name Eleazar?
Eleazar has Amharic/African origin. The traditional meaning is “Flower, princess”.
How popular is Eleazar?
Eleazar ranked #1128 in 2025 — given to 189 babies that year.
When was Eleazar most popular?
Eleazar peaked in 2023 with 195 babies registered that year.
Is Eleazar a boy or girl name?
Eleazar is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Eleazars in registered births are male.
Is the name Eleazar rising or falling in popularity?
Eleazar has risen 14 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1142 in 2020 to #1128 in 2025.
How long has Eleazar been recorded?
Eleazar appears in birth records across 104 years — from 1919 through 2025.