Lazarus Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lazarus Name at a Glance

Name	Lazarus
Meaning	God is my help. In the Bible, Lazarus was brother to Mary and Martha and was raised from the dead after four days.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Lazarus Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lazarus means “God is my help. In the Bible, Lazarus was brother to Mary and Martha and was raised from the dead after four days”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lazarus Name Origin

Our database records Lazarus under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lazarus a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lazarus is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lazarus

When considering Lazarus for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.