Find out how popular the first name Eleasar has been for the last 32 years (from 1981 to 2012) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Eleasar by gender

Based on the last 32 years of data, Eleasar is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2012, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Eleasar.

The history of the first name Eleasar

The name Eleasar has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture. It is derived from the Hebrew words "El" (meaning "God") and "'azar" (meaning "to help" or "to aid"). The name can be translated to mean "God has helped" or "helped by God".

One of the earliest mentions of the name Eleasar can be found in the Old Testament of the Bible. In the Book of Exodus, Eleasar is the name given to one of the sons of Aaron, the brother of Moses and the first High Priest of the Israelites. This suggests that the name was in use among the ancient Hebrews as early as the 13th century BCE.

Another notable figure named Eleasar was a Jewish military leader who fought against the Roman Empire during the Jewish Revolt of 66-73 CE. Eleasar ben Yair was the leader of a group of Jewish rebels who held out against the Roman legions at the fortress of Masada until their eventual defeat.

In the Middle Ages, Eleasar was a relatively common name among European Jews. One famous bearer of the name was Eleasar ben Judah of Worms, a 12th-century Jewish scholar and author of the influential work "Sefer Ha-Rokeach" (Book of the Perfumer).

During the Renaissance period, Eleasar was the name of a Jewish scholar and physician from Portugal, Eleasar Gomes (1498-1558). He was forced to convert to Christianity but continued to practice Judaism in secret.

In more recent times, Eleasar was the name of a 20th-century Israeli military leader, Eleasar Shmueli (1921-2010). He served as the commander of the Israeli Air Force during the Six-Day War of 1967.

While the name Eleasar has its roots in ancient Hebrew tradition, it has been used by individuals from various cultural and religious backgrounds over the centuries, reflecting its enduring appeal and significance.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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