Ebenezer

Ebenezer is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “stone of the help.” In 2024 it was given to 51 boys in the United States.

Ebenezer at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian
Meaning
“stone of the help”
Pronunciation
/ɛbəˈnizɚ/

About the name Ebenezer

Ebenezer belongs to the Biblical & Christian tradition. Its meaning — “stone of the help” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Ebenezer first appears in Social Security records in 1884. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #792 in 1884, and in 2024 51 babies received the name — 1,164 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ebenezer in US records

First recorded (US)
1884
Best US rank
#792 in 1884
Peak year
2017
Babies named Ebenezer in 2024
51
Total since 1880
1,164

Ebenezer in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1125 in 2007
Babies named Ebenezer in 2025
19
Total since 1996
379

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ebenezer mean?

Ebenezer means “stone of the help” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ebenezer a boy or girl name?

Ebenezer is a boy name. In 2024, 51 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ebenezer?

Ebenezer comes from the Biblical & Christian tradition.

How popular is the name Ebenezer?

Ebenezer first appears in US records in 1884. Its best-ever ranking was #792 in 1884, and 51 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Ebenezer?

Ebenezer is pronounced /ɛbəˈnizɚ/ (IPA).

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