How to say it
e · li · E · zer
ˌɛ.liˈeɪ.zər
Masculine
Eliezer
My God is help
What it means
A Hebrew biblical name, 'God is help', from 'el', 'God', and 'azar', 'to help.'
Eliezer is a Hebrew biblical name built from 'el,' 'God,' and the verb 'azar,' 'to help,' so it reads as 'God is help' or 'my God is help.' It is one of the well-worn names of the Hebrew Bible, borne by several men, most famously the trusted servant of Abraham named in Genesis. It sits right beside the closely related Eleazar, which shares the same roots. Long established in Jewish tradition, it has been gaining fresh ground in the wider US. Eliezer is a debut in the 2025 US boys' top 1000, arriving from rank 1014 to 893.
How to spell Eliezer
The standard spelling is Eliezer. Common variants include Eleazar, Eliezar, but Eliezer is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #828 in 1982, currently #893 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pronunciation
eh-lee-EH-zer, stress on the third syllable.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Eliezer Ben-Yehuda lexicographer regarded as the father of Modern Hebrew
Spelling variants
- Eleazar
- Eliezar
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Common questions
- What does the name Eliezer mean?
- A Hebrew biblical name, 'God is help', from 'el', 'God', and 'azar', 'to help.'
- What does Eliezer mean in Hebrew?
- In Hebrew, Eliezer means "My God is help." Eliezer is a Hebrew biblical name built from 'el,' 'God,' and the verb 'azar,' 'to help,' so it reads as 'God is help' or 'my God is help.' It is one of the well-worn names of the Hebrew Bible, borne by several men, most famously the trusted servant of Abraham named in Genesis. It sits right beside the closely related Eleazar, which shares the same roots. Long established in Jewish tradition, it has been gaining fresh ground in the wider US. Eliezer is a debut in the 2025 US boys' top 1000, arriving from rank 1014 to 893.
- How do you pronounce Eliezer?
- Eliezer is pronounced ˌɛ.liˈeɪ.zər. Say it as e-li-E-zer, with the stress on the "e" syllable.
- How do you spell Eliezer?
- The standard spelling is Eliezer. Common spelling variants include Eleazar, Eliezar.
- Is Eliezer a boy or girl name?
- Eliezer is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Eliezer?
- Eliezer ranked #893 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.