Boy Name · Hebrew Origin
Lazarus
Lazarus is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Lazarus is a boy baby name of Hebrew origin. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Lazarus often also consider Lacresha.
Lazarus meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Lazarus has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Lazarus to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Lazarus as L·A·Z·A·R·U·S, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Lazarus is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Lazarus variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Lazarusa, Lazaruse, Lazarusy, Lazaru.
- Nicknames: Laza and L.
- Middle names: Pair Lazarus with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Lazarus middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Lacresha, Ladarius, Lucrecia, Lucus, Lamarcus — full picks on the sibling names for Lazarus guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Lazarus? Browse our names like Lazarus 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 Lazarus
What does the name Lazarus mean?
Lazarus 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 Lazarus?
Lazarus originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Lazarus?
Lazarus has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Lazarus a boy's or girl's name?
Lazarus is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Lazarus in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Lazarus sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Lazarus?
Names that share Lazarus's sound and style include Lacresha, Ladarius, Lucrecia, Lucus, Lamarcus.
What middle names pair well with Lazarus?
Good middle-name fits for Lazarus pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Lazarus is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Lazarus is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Lazarus?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Lazarus share its rhythm without rhyming — Lacresha, Ladarius, Lucrecia all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.