Lazzaro is an Italian masculine given name, derived from the Latin Lazarus, which means "God has helped." It is a name of ancient origin, appearing in the New Testament as the man raised from the dead by Jesus Christ. In Italy, Lazzaro is often used interchangeably with the more familiar Lazzeri or Lazzarini, reflecting its popularity and longevity as a given name.
Lazzaro was chosen as a baby boy's name twice over the span of nearly nine decades, with both occurrences happening during distinct eras of cultural and historical change. The first instance took place in 1928, prior to significant societal shifts such as World War II and the technological advancements that followed. Then, almost ninety years later in 2018, the name was bestowed upon another child, likely amidst a world vastly different from that of 1928.