The baby name Lazzo is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Italian: /ˈlat.tso/ (LAHT-tso),Common English: /ˈlæz.oʊ/ (LAZ-oh).
Lazzo is Italian in Origin.
The baby name Lazzo is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Italian: /ˈlat.tso/ (LAHT-tso),Common English: /ˈlæz.oʊ/ (LAZ-oh).
Lazzo is Italian in Origin.
Lazzo is most plausibly an Italian nickname-diminutive derived from Lazzaro, the Italian form of Lazarus, itself from Hebrew Eleazar (“El’azar”), meaning “God has helped” or “God has aided.” In some contexts it may also reflect the South Slavic short form Lazo (from Lazar), adapted with Italian orthography. As a word in Italian, lazz(o) can also denote a jest or comic gag (known as lazzi in commedia dell’arte), lending the name an additional playful cultural echo, though this is a separate etymology.
Usage as a formal given name is rare, with Lazzo appearing more often as an affectionate byname. The root name Lazzaro gained visibility through Christian tradition (Lazarus of Bethany) and later through notable Italians such as the scientist Lazzaro Spallanzani. Related variants include Lazzaro, Lázaro, Lazar, Lazarus, Lazăr, and the diminutives Lazo and Lazza; all share the Eleazar-derived meaning.
Lazzo is exceptionally rare. There are only 12 recorded uses on record, spread over 8 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | Boys | 0 | #251 | 3 | 6,830 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Lazzo is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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