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Menachem

♂ Boy

Pronounced meh-NAH-khem /mɛˈnɑː.xɛm/High

Meaning: Comforter; consoler; from Hebrew Menachem (one who comforts, from nacham: to comfort, to console)High

In 30 seconds: A Hebrew name meaning 'comforter' or 'consoler,' from nacham (to comfort). Borne by the Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin (Nobel Peace Prize, 1978), it is a traditional name in Jewish communities.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningComforter; consoler; from Hebrew Menachem (one who comforts, from nacham: to comfort, to console)

U.S. rank (2025)#1088 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births198 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 7,053

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

Menachem is from Hebrew Menachem (comforter, consoler), from the root nacham (to comfort, to console). In the Hebrew Bible, Menachem was a king of Israel (2 Kings 15:14–22). The name has been used in Jewish communities for millennia.

Menachem is used in Orthodox and traditional Jewish communities. It ranked #1063 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Menachem Begin (1913–1992) shared the 1978 Nobel Peace Prize with Egyptian President Anwar Sadat for the Camp David Accords — a peace agreement between Israel and Egypt that stands as one of the 20th century's most significant diplomatic achievements.

Overall data confidence 96%

Behind the Name — Menachem — Hebrew etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

NachumNachman

Nicknames

MenaChem

Famous Bearers

★Menachem Begin (1913–1992)
6th Prime Minister of Israel (1977–1983) and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize (1978) for the Camp David Accords with Egypt's Anwar Sadat.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Menachem mean?

Menachem means 'comforter' or 'consoler,' from Hebrew nacham (to comfort). It is a traditional Jewish given name.

How do you pronounce Menachem?

It's said meh-NAH-khem — three syllables, stress on the second. The ch is a guttural sound.

Is Menachem a boy or girl name?

Menachem is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Menachem?

Menachem ranked #1063 for U.S. boys in 2024.