Eleazer

Variation of Lazarus
"God is my helper"

Eleazer Origin and Meaning

The name Eleazer is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my helper".

Four-syllable names can be tricky, but this rarely used Old Testament appellation has considerable potential. In the Bible, Eleazer is a son of Aaron and nephew of Moses who succeeds his father as High Priest.

Famous People Named Eleazer

  • Eleazer Wheelock RipleyU.S. soldier and Congressman from Louisiana
  • Eleazer OswaldAmerican Revolutionary and publisher
  • Eleazer WilliamsCanadian Mohawk clergyman and missionary