Lazarus vs West

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,339
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wes

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Lazarus Rank #1,337
West Rank #1,339

Lazarus is more popular, ranked #1337 vs #1339 for West.

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

West ___

  • West James
  • West Alexander
  • West Henry
  • West Cole
  • West Reid
  • West Ellis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lazarus

Ezra Elijah Tobias Miriam Naomi

If you choose West

North River Brooks Sage Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lazarus or West more popular?

Lazarus is more popular, ranked #1337 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do Lazarus and West mean?

Lazarus means "God has helped" (Hebrew origin). West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin).

Are Lazarus and West boy or girl names?

Lazarus is primarily a boy name. West is primarily a boy name.

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