Boy Name
Lazaro
Lazaro is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Lazaro — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Lucero is on your shortlist, Lazaro belongs in the same conversation.
Lazaro meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Lazaro has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Lazaro as L·A·Z·A·R·O, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Lazaro is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Lazaro variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Lazaroa, Lazaroe, Lazaroy, Lazar.
- Nicknames: Laz and L.
- Middle names: Pair Lazaro with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Lazaro middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Lucero, Lazarus, Lauro, Lisandro, Leandro — full picks on the sibling names for Lazaro guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Lazaro? Browse our names like Lazaro guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Lazaro
What does the name Lazaro mean?
Lazaro has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Lazaro?
The exact origin of Lazaro is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Lazaro?
Lazaro has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Lazaro a boy's or girl's name?
Lazaro is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Lazaro in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Lazaro sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Lazaro?
Names that share Lazaro's sound and style include Lucero, Lazarus, Lauro, Lisandro, Leandro.
What middle names pair well with Lazaro?
Good middle-name fits for Lazaro pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Lazaro is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Lazaro is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Lazaro?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Lazaro share its rhythm without rhyming — Lucero, Lazarus, Lauro all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.