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Nachman

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Pronounced NAHKH-mahn /ˈnɑx.mɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew nachman, 'comforter, consoler' (from nacham, 'to comfort')Medium

In 30 seconds: A comforter's name: Nachman is Hebrew for 'consoler' — borne by the great Rabbi Nachman of Breslov. Devout, traditional, and warm.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew nachman, 'comforter, consoler' (from nacham, 'to comfort')

U.S. rank (2024)#4273 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 711

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

Nachman comes from Hebrew nachman, 'comforter, consoler' (from nacham, 'to comfort'). Borne by the revered Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, it's a devout, traditional name in Jewish families.

In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox communities. Rare, comforter at the root, and traditional.

Did you know? Nachman means 'comforter, consoler' in Hebrew — borne by the beloved Rabbi Nachman of Breslov; a deeply traditional Jewish name.

Overall data confidence 80%

Hebrew references — Nachman — etymology

Variations

NachmenNahman

Nicknames

Nachi

Famous Bearers

★Nachman of Breslov (1772-1810)
Hasidic rabbi and great-grandson of the Baal Shem Tov, founder of the Breslov movement
★Nachman Krochmal (1785-1840)
Galician Jewish philosopher and historian, a leading figure of the Haskalah movement

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nachman mean?

Nachman is Hebrew for 'comforter, consoler'.

How do you pronounce Nachman?

It's said NAHKH-mahn /ˈnɑx.mɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first (the ch is a guttural kh).

Is Nachman a boy or girl name?

Nachman is a boy's name.

How popular is Nachman?

Nachman is a rare name, used in Orthodox communities.