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Boruch Pronunciation

Boruch is pronounced BOH-rookh /ˈboʊ.rʊx/Medium

Meaning: Blessed; an Ashkenazi/Yiddish pronunciation-spelling of Baruch, from Hebrew barukh, 'blessed'High

In 30 seconds: A blessing made a name: Boruch is the Ashkenazi way of saying Baruch — Hebrew for 'blessed', the first word of countless Jewish prayers. Devout, traditional, and warmly Yiddish.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningBlessed; an Ashkenazi/Yiddish pronunciation-spelling of Baruch, from Hebrew barukh, 'blessed'

U.S. rank (2024)#3523 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births32 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,110

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Boruch is the Ashkenazi Hebrew and Yiddish pronunciation-spelling of Baruch — from Hebrew barukh, 'blessed'. Baruch was the faithful scribe of the prophet Jeremiah; the Boruch spelling reflects traditional Ashkenazi and Hasidic usage.

In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox and Hasidic Jewish families. Rare, blessed at the root, and deeply traditional.

Did you know? 'Boruch' (blessed) is the opening word of nearly every Jewish blessing — 'Boruch atoh…' — so the name begins the same way as a prayer said many times a day.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Baruch — root etymology

Variations

BaruchBoruh

Nicknames

Ruchi

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Boruch?

Boruch is pronounced BOH-rookh (/ˈboʊ.rʊx/). Press play above to hear Boruch said aloud.

How do you say Boruch?

Boruch is said BOH-rookh (/ˈboʊ.rʊx/). Press play above to hear Boruch said aloud.

What does the name Boruch mean?

Boruch is the Ashkenazi form of Baruch, Hebrew for 'blessed'.

Is Boruch a boy or girl name?

Boruch is a boy's name.

How popular is Boruch?

Boruch is a rare name in the U.S., used in Orthodox Jewish communities.