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.
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Dan#1917 in the U.S.Short form of Daniel; the Hebrew name Dan itself means 'judge' (as in Daniel, 'God is my judge'▶Oziah#1923 in the U.S.Yahweh is my strength (variant of Uzziah)▶Zohan#1929 in the U.S.Radiance, brilliance, splendor▶Yisrael#1948 in the U.S.God contends▶Elyon#1955 in the U.S.Hebrew word/name meaning 'Most High' or 'Exalted One' (from the root for 'to ascend'), used in ▶Yechiel#1981 in the U.S.God will live▶Zaccai#2006 in the U.S.Pure▶Shulem#2022 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Hebrew Shalom 'peace', from root sh-l-m▶Mordecai#2046 in the U.S.Servant of Marduk ▶Simcha#2050 in the U.S.Happiness, joy▶Adael#2052 in the U.S.Adornment of god, god is eternal, god's ornament▶Ezran#2059 in the U.S.Modern extension of Ezra, from Hebrew Ezra 'help'; popularized by The Dragon Prince▶Naftali#2066 in the U.S.My struggle, my strife▶Omer#2105 in the U.S.Sheaf or measure of grain; associated with the Hebrew omer offering and harvest.▶Neev#2120 in the U.S.Foundation, base; symbolizing stability and a firm beginning.▶Hershy#2138 in the U.S.Pet form of Hersh/Hershel, from Yiddish hersh meaning deer or stag.▶Jaciel#2140 in the U.S.Contains the Hebrew element el (God); interpreted as God apportions or God consoles (cf. Jahazi▶Ram#2144 in the U.S.Pleasing, delightful, charming; name of the Hindu deity Rama, avatar of Vishnu.▶Yehoshua#2148 in the U.S. Yahweh is salvation▶Zyion#2204 in the U.S.Variant of Zion; from Hebrew Tziyon, a hill in Jerusalem, symbolizing the holy city or promised▶Jan#2211 in the U.S.God is gracious; form of John from Hebrew Yochanan, common in Slavic, Dutch, and Scandinavian u▶Amaris#2230 in the U.S.promised by God▶Efraim#2236 in the U.S.doubly fruitful▶Elam#2237 in the U.S.eternal, highland▶Jaydon#2240 in the U.S.thankful, God has heard▶Orin#2246 in the U.S.light, pine tree▶Baruch#2257 in the U.S.blessed▶Caine#2258 in the U.S.spear or acquired one▶Ezariah#2263 in the U.S.God has helped▶Ezren#2264 in the U.S.help, aid▶Nahum#2269 in the U.S.comforter, consolation▶Josef#2286 in the U.S.God will add, God will increase▶Leviathan#2290 in the U.S.sea monster, great sea creature▶Leviticus#2291 in the U.S.of the Levites, priestly▶Malachai#2293 in the U.S.my messenger, angel of God▶Binyamin#2307 in the U.S.son of the right hand▶Jariel#2317 in the U.S.God sees, God is my height▶Job#2318 in the U.S.the persecuted, patient▶Johnnie#2319 in the U.S.God is gracious▶Marion#2321 in the U.S.beloved, sea of bitterness▶Mendy#2322 in the U.S.comforter, consoler▶Rael#2326 in the U.S.God has seen; from Hebrew ra'ah (to see) + El (God); a short form of Raphael or related to Raue▶Tyrese#2331 in the U.S.From Tyre; a creative compound possibly blending Ty- (from Tyrone or Tyler) with -rese (from Th▶Armoni#2335 in the U.S.Harmony; my palace; from Italian armonia (harmony, musical agreement) or Hebrew Armoni (my pala▶Harun#2341 in the U.S.Exalted; enlightened; from Arabic Harun (the Arabic form of Aaron, from Hebrew Aharon: possibly▶Hosea#2343 in the U.S.Salvation; God saves; from Hebrew Hoshea (to save, salvation) — related to Joshua and Jesus thr▶Jaheim#2344 in the U.S.God will establish; possibly from Hebrew Joakim (God will establish) via a creative phonetic bl▶Jibreel#2346 in the U.S.God is my strength; the Arabic form of Gabriel — the archangel of revelation in Judaism, Christ▶Jonatan#2347 in the U.S.God has given; Yahweh's gift; Scandinavian form of Jonathan, from Hebrew Yonatan (Yahweh + nata▶Kal#2349 in the U.S.Voice of God; a short form of Kalel (Superman's Kryptonian birth name) or an independent short ▶Navi#2352 in the U.S.Guide; navigator; from Sanskrit navi (ship, boat, navigator) or Hebrew navi (prophet, one who s▶Uzziah#2357 in the U.S.God is my strength; Yahweh is my power; from Hebrew Uzziyahu (uz: strength + Yah: Yahweh)▶Yonatan#2359 in the U.S.God has given; Yahweh's gift; the original Hebrew form of Jonathan (Yah: Yahweh + natan: to giv▶Eilam#2374 in the U.S.Eternity; the ancient land of Elam; from Hebrew Eilam (eternity, or a geographical name — the a▶Jacques#2375 in the U.S.Supplanter; God is gracious; French form of James/Jacob, from Hebrew Yaakov (supplanter) via La▶Jaxyn#2376 in the U.S.God is gracious; son of Jack; a Y-spelling variant of Jaxon/Jackson, from Hebrew Yohanan (God i▶Jhoan#2378 in the U.S.God is gracious; a Spanish-language variant spelling of Juan/Joan, from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh ▶Kasiah#2380 in the U.S.Cinnamon; cassia spice; from Hebrew Qetsi'ah (cassia bark), the same root as the spice name cas▶Reuven#2383 in the U.S.Behold, a son; the original Hebrew form of Reuben (Hebrew: re'u: see/behold + ben: son)▶Carmello#2392 in the U.S.Garden; vineyard of God; Italian/Spanish double-l variant of Carmelo, from Hebrew Karmel (garde▶Ezrael#2397 in the U.S.God helps; God is my help; a variant of Ezra (Hebrew: help, assistance) combined with El (God) ▶Isaak#2399 in the U.S.He will laugh; he laughs; German and Russian spelling of Isaac, from Hebrew Yitzhak (he will la▶Jaycob#2402 in the U.S.Supplanter; he who grasps the heel; a Jay-spelling variant of Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov (to gr▶Keshawn#2404 in the U.S.God is gracious; a modern compound of Ke- (a prefix) + Shawn (the Irish/English form of Sean/Jo▶Matheus#2407 in the U.S.Gift of God; Portuguese form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu (gift of Yahweh)▶Abe#2416 in the U.S.Father of many nations; English short form of Abraham, from Hebrew Avraham (av: father + raham:▶Amon#2417 in the U.S.Hidden; faithful; the Egyptian god of creation and fertility; from Coptic/Egyptian Amun (hidden▶Jibril#2424 in the U.S.God is my strength; a variant spelling of Jibreel — the Arabic form of Gabriel (archangel of re▶Lior#2427 in the U.S.My light; I have light; from Hebrew li (to me, my) + or (light) — a modern Hebrew name meaning ▶Yanis#2433 in the U.S.God is gracious; Greek form of John (Ioannis/Yannis), from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is gracious)▶Zach#2434 in the U.S.God has remembered; English short form of Zachary/Zechariah, from Hebrew Zekharyahu (Yahweh has▶Eliab#2445 in the U.S.God is my father; my God is father; from Hebrew Eli-av (El: God + av: father)▶Miko#2455 in the U.S.Who is like God?; a short form of Mikael/Michael (Hebrew: mi-ka-el: who is like God?); also Jap▶Dael#2474 in the U.S.Valley; dale; from Old English dael (a valley) — a variant spelling of Dale; possibly also Hebr▶Natan#2491 in the U.S.he gave▶Yitzchak#2516 in the U.S.he will laugh / he will rejoice▶Eilan#2528 in the U.S.tree / oak tree▶Javen#2572 in the U.S.Greece, Ionia▶Masiah#2580 in the U.S.Anointed one; savior (variant of Messiah).▶Osiah#2582 in the U.S.Yahweh is salvation / supports▶Zadkiel#2587 in the U.S.God is my righteousness▶Ebenezer#2598 in the U.S.stone of help▶Urijah#2624 in the U.S.Yahweh is my light▶Elan#2636 in the U.S.Tree.▶Jaron#2680 in the U.S.To sing or cry out (with joy).▶Jody#2682 in the U.S.diminutive of Joseph ('he will add') or Judith▶Elimelech#2713 in the U.S.my God is king▶Jedediah#2718 in the U.S.beloved of Yahweh▶Pinchas#2814 in the U.S.Nubian▶Yeshaya#2904 in the U.S. Yahweh is salvation▶Mikhael#2928 in the U.S.Who is like God?▶Yonah#2938 in the U.S.Dove▶Yossi#2940 in the U.S.He will add▶Yaqub#2988 in the U.S.He who supplants or follows at the heel; the Arabic form of the biblical Jacob, from Hebrew Yaa▶Amire#2990 in the U.S.Prince or commander; a variant spelling of Amir, from the Arabic amir meaning commander or prin▶Dayan#2998 in the U.S.Judge; one who judges▶Elyan#3003 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; God is the Lord▶Hashem#3006 in the U.S.Crusher of bread; generous provider▶Jahleel#3007 in the U.S.God waits; hope in God▶Johnluke#3008 in the U.S.God is gracious and light-giving; compound of John and Luke▶Levin#3017 in the U.S.Dear friend; beloved friend▶Mateus#3019 in the U.S.Gift of God▶Mattheo#3020 in the U.S.Gift of God▶Yovani#3035 in the U.S.God is gracious▶Aviv#3040 in the U.S.Spring; springtime; freshness and renewal▶Azarias#3041 in the U.S.God has helped; the Lord is my helper▶Ely#3054 in the U.S.A variant of Eli, from the Hebrew word eli meaning my God or height, with strong biblical roots▶Esau#3055 in the U.S.From the Hebrew name Esav, meaning hairy or rough, a reference to the biblical patriarch Esau w▶Ishaq#3060 in the U.S.The Arabic form of Isaac, from the Hebrew Yitzhak meaning he will laugh or laughter; name of th▶Jenesis#3063 in the U.S.A creative phonetic respelling of Genesis, from the Greek genesis meaning origin, birth, or beg▶Johannes#3064 in the U.S.The German and Scandinavian Latin form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning Yahweh is grac▶Juanpablo#3065 in the U.S.A compound of Juan (Spanish form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan meaning God is gracious) and Pab▶Keyshawn#3068 in the U.S.A modern American compound combining an initial Key- element with Shawn, the Irish anglicizatio▶Oz#3075 in the U.S.From Hebrew oz, meaning strength, might, or courage; used as an independent name and as a short▶Rashawn#3078 in the U.S.American blended name combining the Arabic/African prefix Ra- with Shawn (English form of Sean/▶Sakari#3080 in the U.S.Finnish form of Zacharias/Zachary, from Hebrew Zekharyah meaning God has remembered or remember▶Shlome#3082 in the U.S.Yiddish and Eastern European Jewish form of Shlomo (Solomon), from Hebrew shalom meaning peace▶Uri#3089 in the U.S.Hebrew name from ur meaning fire or light; Uri means my light or my flame, also the short form ▶Yonathan#3092 in the U.S.Hebrew form of Jonathan, from Yehonatan, composed of YHWH (God) and natan (has given), meaning ▶Edan#3108 in the U.S.From Irish Gaelic Aodhan (from aodh, fire) or a variant of Hebrew Eden (delight, pleasure); the▶Jakub#3114 in the U.S.Polish and Czech form of Jacob/James, from Hebrew Yaakov, meaning one who supplants or holds by▶Jeziah#3115 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yiziyah or Yizziyyahu, meaning Yahweh is strength or God strengthens, a biblical na▶Jhonatan#3116 in the U.S.Spanish-language respelling of Jonathan, from Hebrew Yehonatan or Yonatan, meaning Yahweh has g▶Kerem#3118 in the U.S.From Turkish kerem meaning generosity, nobility, kindness, also connected to Hebrew kerem (vine▶Lazer#3122 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Elazar or Eleazar, from Hebrew El'azar meaning 'God has helped'▶Leovanni#3123 in the U.S.Blend of Leo ('lion,' from Latin) and Giovanni (Italian form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan 'God▶Nessiah#3128 in the U.S.Possibly derived from Hebrew nес (nes, 'miracle' or 'banner') combined with Yah (a short form o▶Omri#3132 in the U.S.From Hebrew Omri (עָמְרִי), possibly meaning 'my sheaf' (from omer, a unit of grain) or 'servan▶Yahia#3145 in the U.S.Arabic form of Yahya, itself the Quranic form of John (Hebrew Yohanan), meaning 'God will give ▶Yaziel#3146 in the U.S.Modern name combining a Hebrew root with the theophoric suffix -el (God); likely constructed to▶Abriel#3149 in the U.S.Modern variant of Gabriel or a construction from Hebrew ab (father) with the theophoric -el (Go▶Ammon#3154 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Ammon, name of the son of Lot in the Bible and founder of the Ammonite people; ▶Avrum#3158 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Avraham (Abraham), from Hebrew Avraham meaning 'father of multitudes' or 'fathe▶Elikai#3166 in the U.S.Modern name likely constructed from the Hebrew elements eli (my God) and kai (from Hebrew kum, ▶Elohim#3167 in the U.S.Hebrew word Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) meaning 'God' or 'gods'; the most frequently used name for the di▶Essa#3169 in the U.S.God is salvation; Arabic equivalent of the name Jesus or Joshua, derived from Hebrew Yeshua▶Iram#3172 in the U.S.Lofty garden paradise; name of a legendary city of pillars (Iram of the Pillars) mentioned in t▶Jaxsyn#3175 in the U.S.Son of Jack; Jack derives from John, which comes from Hebrew Yohanan meaning 'God has been grac▶Jeriel#3177 in the U.S.God has seen; or 'founded by God,' from Hebrew roots El (God) and ra'ah (to see)▶Opie#3191 in the U.S.Short form or nickname derived from Old English name Osbert or Oswald, or used independently; a▶Oseias#3192 in the U.S.Portuguese form of Hosea, from Hebrew Hoshea meaning 'salvation' or 'God saves'▶Phinehas#3193 in the U.S.Hebrew name of possible Egyptian origin; most likely meaning 'the Nubian' or 'dark-complexioned▶Rafi#3194 in the U.S.Exalted, high, elevated in status▶Shraga#3197 in the U.S.Lamp, candle; one who brings light▶Yunis#3203 in the U.S.Arabic form of Jonah (Yunus); dove, symbolizing peace and God's mercy▶Adams#3207 in the U.S.Son of Adam; from the Hebrew adam meaning man formed from the earth▶Cale#3219 in the U.S.Short form of Caleb, the Hebrew name traditionally read as 'whole-hearted' or linked to the wor▶Dani#3222 in the U.S.Short form of Daniel, Hebrew for 'God is my judge', used as a standalone boys' name in Spain, I▶Eliakim#3227 in the U.S.God raises up, God establishes; a biblical name borne by a steward of King Hezekiah and others▶Elie#3228 in the U.S.French form of Elijah, Hebrew for 'my God is Yahweh'▶Gershon#3232 in the U.S.Sojourner, stranger there; the name of Levi's firstborn son, ancestor of the Gershonite Levites▶Japheth#3236 in the U.S.May he expand, enlarged; one of Noah's three sons, traditional ancestor of distant nations▶Maven#3246 in the U.S.Expert, connoisseur; from Yiddish meyvn, from Hebrew mevin, 'one who understands'▶Mikail#3247 in the U.S.Form of Michael — Hebrew 'who is like God?' — as the archangel Mikail of the Quran, used in Tur▶Zebedee#3261 in the U.S.Gift of Yahweh; Greek form of Hebrew Zebadiah, the Galilean fisherman whose sons James and John▶Ziyon#3263 in the U.S.Variant of Zion, the hill of Jerusalem that became shorthand for the holy city and the promised▶Adi#3264 in the U.S.Jewel, ornament; a modern Hebrew name for both sexes▶Arik#3266 in the U.S.Israeli pet form of Ariel, 'lion of God'▶Cainan#3270 in the U.S.Form of Kenan, a patriarch in the genealogies of Genesis and Luke; traditionally glossed 'posse▶Corban#3273 in the U.S.Offering dedicated to God; from Hebrew korban, a temple-offering term quoted in the Gospel of M▶Emet#3280 in the U.S.Truth; the Hebrew word emet, used as a modern Israeli given name▶Giacomo#3282 in the U.S.Italian form of James/Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov — traditionally 'supplanter, holder of the hee▶Hillel#3284 in the U.S.Praise; from the Hebrew root h-l-l, the same root as hallelujah; the name of Judaism's great sa▶Jamin#3286 in the U.S.Right hand, right side — the side of favor and strength; a son of Simeon in Genesis, and the ta▶Jordon#3288 in the U.S.Variant of Jordan, from the river whose Hebrew name Yarden means 'to descend, flow down'▶Khaleb#3296 in the U.S.Kh-styled spelling of Caleb, the faithful scout of Numbers, traditionally 'whole-hearted' or li▶Dewie#3304 in the U.S.Dewie is a respelling of Dewey, from the Welsh Dewi, the Welsh form of David, itself from the H▶Mikko#3305 in the U.S.Finnish form of Michael, Hebrew for 'who is like God?'▶Shamar#3312 in the U.S.Modern American name, sibling of Shemar, whose sound matches Hebrew shamar, 'to guard, to keep ▶Benzion#3326 in the U.S.Son of Zion; a Hebrew name declaring attachment to Jerusalem, long used in traditional Jewish c▶Hazael#3346 in the U.S.God sees, God has seen; the name of a powerful king of Aram-Damascus in the books of Kings▶Ilian#3347 in the U.S.Bulgarian form (Iliyan) of Elijah via Ilia, 'my God is Yahweh'; also brushing Spanish Ilián and▶Ioannis#3348 in the U.S.Greek form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — the name in its New Testament hom▶Jehu#3349 in the U.S.Yahweh is he; the king of Israel famed for driving his chariot 'furiously' in the book of Kings▶Kol#3352 in the U.S.Old Norse byname from kol, 'coal' — the dark-haired or swarthy one — found in sagas and place n▶Lavon#3354 in the U.S.American name in the La- plus -von pattern, coinciding with Hebrew lavan, 'white' — the root of▶Miqueas#3356 in the U.S.Spanish form of Micah/Micaiah, Hebrew for 'who is like Yahweh?' — the prophet of doing justice ▶Mycah#3357 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Micah, Hebrew for 'who is like Yahweh?'▶Remiel#3366 in the U.S.Usually glossed 'mercy of God' (or 'thunder of God'); an archangel named in the apocryphal Book▶Zac#3379 in the U.S.Short form of Zachary — Hebrew Zekharyah, 'Yahweh remembers' — in its three-letter spelling▶Zekiel#3380 in the U.S.Clipped form of Ezekiel — Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens' — dropping the initial E▶Abir#3382 in the U.S.Mighty, strong, valiant — a Hebrew word used of God as 'the Mighty One of Jacob'▶Anias#3387 in the U.S.Modern variant most readably linked to Ananias — Hebrew Hananiah, 'Yahweh is gracious' — or to ▶Asai#3390 in the U.S.Rare given-name use of sounds attested elsewhere: the Japanese surname Asai, 'shallow well', an▶Enos#3398 in the U.S.Man, mortal, humankind; from Hebrew Enosh, the grandson of Adam in Genesis▶Eoin#3399 in the U.S.Irish form of John — Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — borrowed directly from Latin Iohannes▶Ezekial#3400 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Ezekiel — Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens' — with the -al ending▶Jabril#3405 in the U.S.Form of Jibril, the Quranic Gabriel — Hebrew 'God is my strength' — the angel of revelation▶Jimmie#3411 in the U.S.Pet form of James — Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'supplanter' — in the -ie spelling worn by country and raci▶Jorden#3412 in the U.S.Variant of Jordan, from the river whose Hebrew name Yarden means 'to descend, flow down'▶Joseluis#3413 in the U.S.Fused spelling of the classic Spanish compound José Luis — Joseph, 'God will add', plus Luis, '▶Eliga#3416 in the U.S.Eliga is a spelled-as-heard variant of Elijah, from the Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh.' Eli▶Mahlon#3423 in the U.S.The first husband of Ruth in the Bible; traditionally glossed 'sickness, weakness', a reading s▶Maikel#3424 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of Michael — 'who is like God?' — used in Spanish-speaking countries (especia▶Sulayman#3440 in the U.S.The Quranic form of Solomon — Hebrew Shlomo, from shalom, 'peace' — the prophet-king who spoke ▶Zakariah#3445 in the U.S.Variant of Zechariah/Zakariya — Hebrew 'Yahweh remembers' — bridging the biblical and Quranic s▶Zalmen#3446 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Solomon — Hebrew Shlomo, from shalom, 'peace' — long beloved in Ashkenazi commu▶Amaziah#3448 in the U.S.Yahweh strengthens, the strength of the Lord; a king of Judah in the books of Kings and Chronic▶Avrumy#3451 in the U.S.Yiddish diminutive of Avrum (Abraham) — Hebrew Avraham, 'father of multitudes' — beloved in Has▶Benyamin#3455 in the U.S.Son of the right hand, son of the south; the transliteration of Benjamin closest to Hebrew Biny▶
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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.