Eleazar vs Ephraim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eleazar

Boy #1,151 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God has helped"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,151
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eli, Elie, Azar

Playground Safety Score

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Ephraim

Boy #982 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fruitful, doubly fruitful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Mormon/LDS African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#982
Total SSA Count
229
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eph

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Eleazar Rank #1,151
Ephraim Rank #982

Ephraim is more popular, ranked #982 vs #1151 for Eleazar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eleazar ___

  • Eleazar David
  • Eleazar Samuel
  • Eleazar Joseph
  • Eleazar Benjamin
  • Eleazar Isaac
  • Eleazar Aaron

Ephraim ___

  • Ephraim James
  • Ephraim David
  • Ephraim John
  • Ephraim Thomas
  • Ephraim Samuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eleazar

Miriam Naomi Ezra Tobias Nathaniel

If you choose Ephraim

Miriam Naomi Benjamin Ezra Priscilla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eleazar or Ephraim more popular?

Ephraim is more popular, ranked #982 compared to Eleazar at #1151 in the United States.

What do Eleazar and Ephraim mean?

Eleazar means "God has helped" (Hebrew origin). Ephraim means "fruitful, doubly fruitful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eleazar and Ephraim boy or girl names?

Eleazar is primarily a boy name. Ephraim is primarily a boy name.

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