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Boruch

♂ Boy

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 (2025)#3254 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births36 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,146

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319552025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

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

What does the name Boruch mean?

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

How do you pronounce Boruch?

It's said BOH-rookh /ˈboʊ.rʊx/ — two syllables, stress on the first; the 'ch' is a soft Hebrew sound.

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.

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