Boy · #3,815 in 2026

Elzear

Elzéar or Elzear is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Elzéar Bédard (1799–1849), lawyer, member of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada Joseph-Elzéar Bernier (1852–1934), Canadian mariner who led expeditions into the Canadian Arctic Elzéar Auguste Cousin de Dommartin (1768–1799), French general during the French Revolutionary Wars Elzéar-Henri Juchereau Duchesnay (1809–1871),…

Current Rank
#3,815
Peak Rank
#3,815 (1920)
Total Babies
11
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1900
First Year
1920
Last Year
1920
Peak Year
#3815
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Elzear

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Elzéar or Elzear is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Elzéar Bédard (1799–1849), lawyer, member of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada Joseph-Elzéar Bernier (1852–1934), Canadian mariner who led expeditions into the Canadian Arctic Elzéar Auguste Cousin de Dommartin (1768–1799), French general during the French Revolutionary Wars Elzéar-Henri Juchereau Duchesnay (1809–1871),…

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The Story of Elzear

Elzear first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1900, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1920, when 6 Elzears were born — ranking #3,815 that year. As of 2026, Elzear ranks #3,815 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Elzears have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Elzear

Phonetically similar names — useful when Elzear is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elzear

What does the name Elzear mean?
Elzéar or Elzear is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Elzéar Bédard (1799–1849), lawyer, member of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada Joseph-Elzéar Bernier (1852–1934), Canadian mariner who led expeditions into the Canadian Arctic Elzéar Auguste Cousin de Dommartin (1768–1799), French general during the French Revolutionary Wars Elzéar-Henri Juchereau Duchesnay (1809–1871),…
How popular is Elzear in 2026?
In 2026, Elzear ranks #3,815 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Elzear most popular?
Elzear reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #3,815 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Elzear a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Elzear is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Elzear?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Elzear include Goff, Marden, Eathel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Elzear

Elzear is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1900 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Elzear's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #3,815. Use the chart and map above to compare Elzear's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.