What is the origin of the name Ebenezer?

Ebenezer is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Ebenezer?

Ebenezer is currently ranked #2598 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Ebenezer?

Ebenezer is pronounced EH-buh-nee-zer.

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Ebenezer

EH-buh-nee-zer

Popularity

#2598

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

1,197

Peak Year

#55 in 2017

First Recorded

1884

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Vintage

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A Hebrew name meaning "stone of help."

Nickname Watch

Eb Eben Ben

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

Ebenezer Scrooge
Fictional character from A Christmas Carol

Nicknames

Eb Eben Ben

Similar Names

Elias Ezra Samuel

Personality Traits

ReliableStrongWiseReserved

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