Ebenezer Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ebenezer Name at a Glance

Name	Ebenezer
Meaning	Rock or stone of help. Famous bearer: the Old Testament Samuel gave the name Ebenezer to a stone set up in recognition of God's assistance in defeating the Philistines; miserly Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' novel A Chnsitmas Carol'.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ebenezer Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ebenezer means “Rock or stone of help. Famous bearer: the Old Testament Samuel gave the name Ebenezer to a stone set up in recognition of God's assistance in defeating the Philistines; miserly Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' novel A Chnsitmas Carol”. 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.

Ebenezer Name Origin

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

Is Ebenezer a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Ebenezer

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