Lazarus vs Tzvi

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

Tzvi

Boy #1,170 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"deer, gazelle"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,170
Total SSA Count
178
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zvi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lazarus Rank #1,337
Tzvi Rank #1,170

Tzvi is more popular, ranked #1170 vs #1337 for Lazarus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lazarus ___

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

Tzvi ___

  • Tzvi Aryeh
  • Tzvi Moshe
  • Tzvi Yehuda
  • Tzvi Baruch
  • Tzvi Yosef
  • Tzvi Nachman

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lazarus

Ezra Elijah Tobias Miriam Naomi

If you choose Tzvi

Aryeh Moshe Devorah Rivka Yehuda

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lazarus or Tzvi more popular?

Tzvi is more popular, ranked #1170 compared to Lazarus at #1337 in the United States.

What do Lazarus and Tzvi mean?

Lazarus means "God has helped" (Hebrew origin). Tzvi means "deer, gazelle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lazarus and Tzvi boy or girl names?

Lazarus is primarily a boy name. Tzvi is primarily a boy name.

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