Ebenezer is an uncommon yet distinctive given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "stone of help" or "rock of help". It was popularized by the novel "The Life and Opinions of the Tomcat Murr" by E.T.A. Hoffmann, where Ebenezer is a learned cat who narrates his life story. The name has since been associated with this whimsical character in literature. In the Bible, Ebenezer is also mentioned as a stone set up by Samuel to commemorate God's help in battle (1 Samuel 7:12). However, its usage as a personal name appears to be relatively rare, contributing to its unique and distinctive nature.
The name Ebenezer experienced a resurgence in popularity from 2014 onwards, with a total of 33 babies named Ebenezer born between 2008 and 2020.