Hebrew Boy Names
2911 hebrew boy names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
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Few naming traditions run deeper than Hebrew. These are names rooted in scripture and centuries of meaning, and yet they dominate today’s charts — Hebrew boy names like Noah, Elijah, Benjamin and James sit right at the very top.
For strength and substance there’s Levi, Asher, Ezra and Samuel; for the timeless and classic, Michael, Daniel, Joseph and John never go out of style.
Every name below opens to its full page — its sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, and a clear audio pronunciation so you can hear it before you choose.
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Sim#13960 in the U.S.Sim is a clipped form of Simon or Simeon, both from the Hebrew Shim'on, meaning 'he has heard' ▶Yavin#13971 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Yavin (Jabin, a Canaanite king in Judges), from a root 'to understand; discern.▶Theojames#13990 in the U.S.Theojames is a modern American double name written as one word: Theo, short for Theodore (Greek▶Yadin#13999 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Yadin, 'he will judge' — a name listed in the biblical book of Chronicles. A sh▶Tobiaz#14003 in the U.S.Tobiaz is a modern respelling of Tobias, the Greek form of Hebrew Toviyah — tov, 'good,' plus Y▶Yeshayahu#14005 in the U.S.The full Hebrew form of Isaiah — Yeshayahu, 'the Lord is salvation' (Yesha, 'salvation,' + Yahu▶Tyjon#14013 in the U.S.Tyjon joins the popular Ty- element, from names like Tyler and Tyrone, with Jon, the short form▶Yotam#14019 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Yotam (Jotham), 'the Lord is perfect; God is complete' — a king of Judah in the▶Zackarie#14020 in the U.S.Zackarie is a modern respelling of Zachary, the English form of the Hebrew Zechariah, meaning '▶Yuli#14023 in the U.S.A short form of Yuliy/Julio (from the Latin Julius, 'youthful; downy-bearded'); also used as a ▶Zachai#14029 in the U.S.A spelling echoing the Hebrew Zaccai/Zakkai, 'pure; clean; innocent' (a name in Ezra/Nehemiah).▶Zacheriah#14031 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Zachariah/Zechariah, from the Hebrew for 'the Lord remembers; Yahweh has ▶Tuli#14034 in the U.S.Tuli has more than one live route. In Finnish, tuli means 'fire.' In Hebrew and Yiddish usage i▶Shone#14036 in the U.S.Shone reads as a spelling within the Shawn/Sean group - names from the Irish Sean, itself the I▶Zakery#14059 in the U.S.Zakery is a phonetic spelling of Zachary, the English form of Hebrew Zechariah, 'the Lord has r▶Zaccheus#14067 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Zakkai, 'pure; innocent; clean.' Best known as Zacchaeus, the tax collector who▶Zanoah#14070 in the U.S.A biblical place name in the Book of Joshua, a town in the hill country of Judah; the Hebrew is▶Yaron#14108 in the U.S.Hebrew, from the root r-n-n ('to sing out, to rejoice') — 'he will sing' or 'he will rejoice'. ▶Tivon#14120 in the U.S.Tivon is used in Israel as a place name (Kiryat Tivon), and some sources connect it to a Hebrew▶Xakai#14126 in the U.S.A modern X-initial spelling most often read as Zakai, a Hebrew name from a root meaning 'pure; ▶Xiyon#14132 in the U.S.A modern respelling most naturally read as Zion, from Hebrew Tsiyon, the name of a hill in Jeru▶Yaacov#14136 in the U.S.A transliteration of the Hebrew name Yaakov, the biblical Jacob — patriarch of the Israelites, ▶Yaaqoub#14137 in the U.S.A transliteration of Arabic Yaqub, the name of the prophet Jacob, revered in Islam as a prophet▶Yadon#14138 in the U.S.A form of the Hebrew name Yadon (biblical Jadon), a builder of Jerusalem's wall in the book of ▶Yafet#14139 in the U.S.The Hebrew name Yefet or Yafet, the biblical Japheth, one of the three sons of Noah. It is usua▶Yahriel#14141 in the U.S.A modern coinage in the Latino -el family (Yariel, Jariel, Ariel). The -el ending comes from He▶Yakim#14143 in the U.S.A short form of the Hebrew name Yehoyakim (Jehoiakim), 'the Lord will raise up' or 'the Lord es▶Yanai#14144 in the U.S.A Hebrew name (Yannai) carried by sages of the Talmud and by the Hasmonean ruler Alexander Yann▶Yekusiel#14152 in the U.S.The Ashkenazi Yiddish pronunciation of the Hebrew name Yekutiel, a name in the book of Chronicl▶Yitzhak#14156 in the U.S.The Hebrew name Yitzchak, the biblical Isaac — son of Abraham and Sarah and second of the three▶Yitzy#14157 in the U.S.A warm diminutive of Yitzchak, the Hebrew name of the biblical Isaac, meaning 'he will laugh'. ▶Yoav#14160 in the U.S.The Hebrew name Yoav, the biblical Joab, nephew of David and commander of his army. The name is▶Tzion#14162 in the U.S.A Hebrew-styled spelling of Zion (Tziyyon), 'the hill of Jerusalem' and, by extension, a symbol▶Yohannan#14162 in the U.S.The Aramaic and Syriac form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Yohannan is a tra▶Yosias#14163 in the U.S.A Spanish-influenced form of Josiah (Latin Josias), from Hebrew Yoshiyahu, the young reforming ▶Yosuf#14165 in the U.S.A spelling of Yusuf, the Arabic form of Joseph and the name of a prophet honored in Islam; the ▶Yoziah#14167 in the U.S.A modern American coinage built on Josiah, from Hebrew Yoshiyahu, usually read 'the Lord heals'▶Ysmael#14168 in the U.S.A Spanish-style spelling of Ismael, from Hebrew Yishmael, 'God hears'. Ishmael is the son of Ab▶Yuthiel#14176 in the U.S.A modern coinage shaped like the traditional angel names of Jewish and Christian tradition, whi▶Zacharie#14183 in the U.S.The French form of Zachariah, from Hebrew Zekharyah, 'the Lord remembers' or 'the Lord has reme▶Zacharyah#14184 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Zachariah, from Hebrew Zekharyah, 'the Lord remembers'. The name belongs t▶Zadquiel#14185 in the U.S.A Spanish-style spelling of Zadkiel (Tzadkiel), named in Jewish and Christian angelology as an ▶Zahmire#14190 in the U.S.A modern American respelling most naturally read as Zamir, a Hebrew name meaning 'song' or 'nig▶Zakaius#14193 in the U.S.A modern coinage read as a spelling of Zacchaeus, the Greek form of Hebrew Zakkai, 'pure; innoc▶Zakk#14194 in the U.S.A double-k spelling of Zach, the short form of Zachary or Zachariah, from Hebrew Zekharyah, 'th▶Zakkary#14195 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Zachary, the English form of Zachariah, from Hebrew Zekharyah, 'the Lord r▶Zakyus#14197 in the U.S.A modern coinage that reads as a restyled Zacchaeus, the Greek form of Hebrew Zakkai, 'pure; in▶Zanvil#14200 in the U.S.A Yiddish form of Samuel (Hebrew Shmuel), usually read as 'God has heard' or 'name of God'. Zan▶Zaqueo#14202 in the U.S.The Spanish form of Zacchaeus, from Greek Zakchaios and Hebrew Zakkai, 'pure; innocent'. Zaccha▶Zyell#14202 in the U.S.A modern coinage styled on the Hebrew -el ending ('God'), as in Ariel and Uriel. It reads as a ▶Ziion#14226 in the U.S.Ziion is a modern respelling of Zion, from the Hebrew Tsiyon, the name of the hill in Jerusalem▶Zimiri#14227 in the U.S.Zimiri is a modern spelling that echoes Zimri, a Hebrew name borne by several figures in the Bi▶Zuriah#14233 in the U.S.Zuriah has two honest routes. It echoes the Hebrew names Zuriel and Zurishaddai, built on tsur ▶Zkari#14243 in the U.S.A modern condensed spelling echoing Zachary/Zakari (from Hebrew Zechariah, 'the Lord remembers'▶Yashar#14247 in the U.S.From the Hebrew yashar, 'upright; honest; straight' — separately, a romanization of the Turkish▶Yeudiel#14260 in the U.S.Yeudiel is a form of Jehudiel or Yehudiel, named in tradition as one of the archangels. The nam▶Simmie#14309 in the U.S.Simmie is an affectionate pet form of Simon or Simeon, biblical names from Hebrew Shim'on, 'he ▶AdrielleAn elaboration in the Adriel/Ariel family, carrying the Hebrew -el ('God') element — Adriel is ▶AezraA modern respelling of Ezra, from the Hebrew ezra, 'help.' Ezra was a priest and scribe in the ▶AmiranA name with two live echoes: the Georgian Amiran (Amirani), the chained hero of Georgian mythol▶AshbelA Hebrew biblical name, listed as a son of Benjamin in Genesis; its meaning is debated, various▶AtzielAtziel reads as a Hebrew-styled angel-name coinage built on the ending -el ('God'); it echoes A▶AzakiahAzakiah reads as a modern name echoing the biblical Hezekiah ('God strengthens') and Azariah ('▶AzaraiAzarai reads as a modern name echoing the biblical Azariah ('the Lord has helped'), trimmed to ▶AzareyehAzareyeh reads as a modern respelling echoing the biblical Azariah ('the Lord has helped'); the▶AzaryA short, friendly form of Azariah ('the Lord has helped'); Azary (Azari) is also a Russian form▶AzhielAzhiel reads as a Hebrew-styled angel-name coinage built on the ending -el ('God'), echoing Azr▶AzranAn Arabic/Hebrew-styled name echoing the Az- element (as in Azar, 'fire' in Persian, and Ezra) ▶BarukA spelling of the Hebrew Baruch, 'blessed.' In the Hebrew Bible, Baruch ben Neriah was the scri▶CiyonCiyon reads as a stylised respelling echoing Zion ('the holy hill; Jerusalem'); as a given name▶DezekiahA modern coinage formed on the Hezekiah/Ezekiah pattern (Hebrew, 'God strengthens; the Lord is ▶EiranA modern name that echoes the Hebrew Eran ('watchful; awake') and the Irish Kieran; as spelled ▶EsaunA modern respelling that echoes Esau (a Genesis name) and Sean/Shaun ('God is gracious'). No si▶EzaielA modern Hebrew-styled formation, echoing Ezekiel and the -el element ('God') seen in many Hebr▶EzakaiA modern coinage echoing Ezekiel ('God strengthens') and the Hebrew Zakai ('pure; innocent'); a▶GamlielA Hebrew name, 'God is my reward' (gamal, 'reward' + El, 'God'). Gamaliel is the respected teac▶HallelFrom the Hebrew hallel, 'praise' — the Hallel is a set of psalms of praise sung on Jewish festi▶IonatanaThe Samoan and Polynesian form of Jonathan, a Hebrew name meaning 'God has given' (Yehonatan). ▶JahnoahA modern coinage joining the Jah- prefix (common in contemporary names) with Noah, the Hebrew n▶JaiyrA modern respelling echoing the biblical Jair, from the Hebrew Ya'ir, 'he enlightens; he shines▶JakoviJakovi echoes Jakov, the Slavic form of Jacob, from the Hebrew for 'supplanter; holder of the h▶JaycielA modern coinage joining a Jayce- opening with the Hebrew -el ('God') ending seen in Yariel and▶JhonnA Latin-American stylised spelling of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'the Lord is gracious; Go▶JuziahA modern respelling echoing Josiah ('the Lord supports') and Uzziah ('the Lord is my strength')▶KasielA Hebrew-styled name with the -el ('God') ending; it echoes Cassiel, named in some traditions a▶KassielA Hebrew-styled name with the -el ('God') ending; Cassiel/Kassiel is named in some Jewish and C▶KavodFrom the Hebrew kavod, 'glory; honour; weight; the radiant divine presence.' A word of deep res▶LevijamesLevijames is a modern compound joining two names into one: Levi (Hebrew, 'joined, attached') an▶LucasjamesLucasjames is a modern compound joining two names into one: Lucas (from the Latin Lucius, 'ligh▶LucasmatthewLucasmatthew is a modern compound joining two names into one: Lucas (from the Latin Lucius, 'li▶MatheisMatheis reads as a German-styled form of Matthias, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God' - ▶MayaanFrom the Hebrew Maayan, 'spring; fountain; a source of water.' Used across genders in Israel; h▶MazielA modern coinage joining the Hebrew mazel ('luck; fortune') with the -el ending ('God') of ange▶MikayilAn Arabic form of Michael — Mikail, the archangel named in Islamic tradition — ultimately from ▶MohammedmusaA compound name joining Muhammad ('the praised one') and Musa (Moses, whose name is traditional▶NavehFrom the Hebrew Naveh, 'oasis; pasture; a dwelling or home,' evoking a place of rest and beauty▶NazielA modern coinage built on the -el ending that means 'God' in Hebrew names like Daniel and Gabri▶NerielNeriel is built on the Hebrew pattern of names ending in -el, 'God' (as in Gabriel, Uriel, Dani▶OziyahA modern name that echoes the Hebrew Uzziah, 'my strength is the Lord (Yah),' on the popular -i▶PenuelFrom the Hebrew Penuel (Peniel), 'face of God' — in Genesis, the place where Jacob wrestled thr▶RayaA name found in several traditions - Hebrew ('friend; companion'), Arabic, and Russian - and wi▶SaymonA phonetic respelling of Simon, from the Hebrew Shimon, 'he has heard; listening.' The spelling▶ShailohA respelling of Shiloh, a biblical place name read as 'tranquil; peaceful' or 'his gift', and u▶WadielA modern coinage in the angel-name style, ending in the Hebrew -el ('God'). The Wadi- opening h▶YeidelA Yiddish diminutive of Yehuda — Judah in English — from a Hebrew root meaning 'to praise; to g▶YesiahA modern name whose sound echoes Isaiah ('the Lord is salvation') and Yeshua ('he saves'); as s▶YossyAn affectionate pet form of Yosef (Joseph), from the Hebrew for 'God will add; He will increase▶ZakaisA modern coinage echoing the Hebrew Zakkai ('pure; innocent') and the -ais sound of names like ▶ZakhiasA spelling echoing Zacchaeus (Greek Zakchaios, from Hebrew Zakkai, 'pure; innocent') — the tax ▶ZakiasA modern coinage or respelling echoing the biblical Zaccheus ('pure') and Zakariah, with a Lati▶ZyaelA modern formation on the Hebrew el ('God') pattern (as in Gabriel, Ariel), with a Zy- opening;▶
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What are popular Hebrew boy names?
Popular Hebrew boy names include Noah, Elijah, Benjamin, Levi, Asher and Ezra — several are current U.S. top-10 names. Each page has the meaning, popularity, and an audio pronunciation.
What is a strong Hebrew name for a boy?
Levi, Asher, Samuel and Ezra are strong Hebrew boy names with deep scriptural roots and a confident, modern sound.