Jael vs Lazarus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jael

Boy #1,367 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mountain goat, ibex"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,367
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jael Rank #1,367
Lazarus Rank #1,337

Lazarus is more popular, ranked #1337 vs #1367 for Jael.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jael ___

  • Jael Michael
  • Jael David
  • Jael Emmanuel
  • Jael Aaron
  • Jael Levi
  • Jael Eli

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 Jael

Gael Elias Levi Naomi Deborah

If you choose Lazarus

Ezra Elijah Tobias Miriam Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jael or Lazarus more popular?

Lazarus is more popular, ranked #1337 compared to Jael at #1367 in the United States.

What do Jael and Lazarus mean?

Jael means "mountain goat, ibex" (Hebrew origin). Lazarus means "God has helped" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jael and Lazarus boy or girl names?

Jael is primarily a boy name. Lazarus is primarily a boy name.

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