Benton vs Lazarus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lazarus

Boy #1,337 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has helped"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian English Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,337
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Laz, Larry

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Benton Rank #1,310
Lazarus Rank #1,337

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1337 for Lazarus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Benton ___

  • Benton James
  • Benton Lee
  • Benton Cole
  • Benton Wade
  • Benton Grant
  • Benton Grey

Lazarus ___

  • Lazarus James
  • Lazarus John
  • Lazarus William
  • Lazarus Thomas
  • Lazarus Samuel
  • Lazarus Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Benton

Emerson Harrison Sutton Fletcher Lennon

If you choose Lazarus

Ezra Elijah Tobias Miriam Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benton or Lazarus more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Lazarus at #1337 in the United States.

What do Benton and Lazarus mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Lazarus means "God has helped" (Hebrew origin).

Are Benton and Lazarus boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Lazarus is primarily a boy name.

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