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Habakkuk

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Pronounced huh-BAK-uk /həˈbæk.ək/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Havaqquq, 'an embrace; one who embraces/clings' (the prophet Habakkuk of the Bible)Low

In 30 seconds: An embrace; one who embraces: Habakkuk is Hebrew. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'huh-BAK-uk').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew Havaqquq, 'an embrace; one who embraces/clings' (the prophet Habakkuk of the Bible)

U.S. rank (2024)#8535 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 20

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Habakkuk comes from the Hebrew Havaqquq, 'an embrace; one who embraces/clings' (the prophet Habakkuk of the Bible). A bold, classic name (said 'huh-BAK-uk').

In the U.S. it appears as a biblical name. Rare, an-embrace at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Habakkuk means 'an embrace; one who embraces/clings' in Hebrew (the prophet Habakkuk) — a bold, classic name (said 'huh-BAK-uk').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Habakkuk — Hebrew etymology

Variations

HabacucHavakkuk

Nicknames

Bak

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Habakkuk mean?

Habakkuk is Hebrew for 'an embrace; one who embraces/clings' (the prophet Habakkuk).

How do you pronounce Habakkuk?

It's said huh-BAK-uk /həˈbæk.ək/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Habakkuk a boy or girl name?

Habakkuk is a boy's name.

How popular is Habakkuk?

Habakkuk is a very rare name in the U.S.