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Nazareth

♂ Boy

Pronounced NAZ-uh-ruhth /ˈnæz.ə.ɹəθ/Medium

Meaning: Yahweh is salvationMedium

In 30 seconds: Nazareth is used in English as a boy's name meaning 'Yahweh is salvation', drawn from the town name.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Portuguese, Indian
MeaningYahweh is salvation
U.S. rank (2025)#2744 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births47 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,198

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019202025

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

Recorded in English with the meaning 'Yahweh is salvation', Nazareth carries the weight of the place name made famous in the Gospels. As a given name it turns a town into a personal one, much as other place names have crossed into first-name use. Its meaning keeps a clear religious thread.

The three-syllable sound is solemn and recognizable, leaning on the place's long association. No specific public bearer is listed for the given-name form here.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Nazareth is ' Yahweh is salvation', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Nazareth — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nazareth mean?

Nazareth is usually explained as meaning ' Yahweh is salvation' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Nazareth?

It's commonly said NAZ-uh-ruhth /ˈnæz.ə.ɹəθ/.

Is Nazareth a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Nazareth is used as a boy name.

How popular is Nazareth?

In 2024, Nazareth ranked #2727 in the U.S. for boys, with 48 births recorded.

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