Lazarus vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lazarus

Boy #1,337 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has helped"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Lazarus Rank #1,337

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1337 for Lazarus.

Is Lazarus or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Lazarus at #1337 in the United States.

What do Lazarus and Gerald mean?

Lazarus means "God has helped" (Hebrew origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Lazarus and Gerald boy or girl names?

Lazarus is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.