Dov vs Lazarus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dov

Boy #1,409 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bear"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Eastern European Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,409
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Dov Rank #1,409
Lazarus Rank #1,337

Lazarus is more popular, ranked #1337 vs #1409 for Dov.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dov ___

  • Dov Aryeh
  • Dov Moshe
  • Dov Yonatan
  • Dov Elan
  • Dov Chaim
  • Dov Shlomo

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 Dov

Aryeh Noa Tamar Roni Leah

If you choose Lazarus

Ezra Elijah Tobias Miriam Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dov or Lazarus more popular?

Lazarus is more popular, ranked #1337 compared to Dov at #1409 in the United States.

What do Dov and Lazarus mean?

Dov means "bear" (Hebrew origin). Lazarus means "God has helped" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dov and Lazarus boy or girl names?

Dov is primarily a boy name. Lazarus is primarily a boy name.

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