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Baruch
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Pronounced bah-ROOK /bษหหruหk/High
Meaning: blessedHigh
In 30 seconds: Baruch is a Hebrew name meaning blessed. It is the name of Jeremiah's faithful scribe and a beloved name in Jewish tradition.
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Origin HighHebrew
Meaningblessed
U.S. rank (2025)#2260 โ Falling
2025 U.S. births62 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)โ 1,951
Popularity in the U.S. ยท SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880โpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Baruch derives from Hebrew baruch meaning blessed. Baruch ben Neriah was the faithful scribe of Jeremiah in the Hebrew Bible.
Baruch is used in Jewish communities worldwide.
Did you know? The Book of Baruch in the deuterocanonical scriptures was written by the scribe of the prophet Jeremiah โ making Baruch a name associated with faithful scribal service.
Overall data confidence 95%
Behind the Name: Baruch โ name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database โ U.S. popularity data
Variations
BarackBarakBenedetto
Nicknames
Ruki
Famous Bearers
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Baruch ben Neriah (biblical)Scribe of the prophet Jeremiah in the Hebrew Bible, who recorded Jeremiah's prophecies.
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Frequently Asked
What does Baruch mean?
Baruch means blessed.
How do you pronounce Baruch?
Baruch is pronounced bah-ROOK (/bษหหruหk/), with 2 syllables.
Is Baruch a boy's name?
Yes, Baruch is used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name Baruch?
Hebrew meaning firmly established; baruch = blessed is widely known.