Lazarus - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Lazarus \l(a)-za-rus\ is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "God is my help". Biblical name: Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. Since the Middle Ages, the name has been been used as a synonym for a leper.

Lazarus has 8 variant forms: Eleazer, Lazar, Lazare, Lazarillo, Lazaro, Lazear, Lazer and Lazzaro.

For more information, see also the related name Eleazar.

Lazarus is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Lazarus. Click here to compare Lazarus with related baby names.