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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Elzy#4397 in the U.S.Elzy is a short, chiefly Southern American boy's name, most often read as a pet form of Elzie, ▶Zebulon#4411 in the U.S.From Hebrew Zevulun, 'exaltation, dwelling, honor' — a son of Jacob and a tribe of Israel▶Acre#4414 in the U.S.From the word acre — Old English aecer, 'a field, tilled land' — also the ancient city Acre (Ak▶Amenadiel#4420 in the U.S.Name of an angel in occult lore and the TV series Lucifer; the -el ending means 'God'; etymolog▶Anav#4423 in the U.S.From Hebrew anav, 'humble, modest' (as Moses was described); also Sanskrit anav, 'refined, huma▶Azariel#4432 in the U.S.From Hebrew — 'whom God helps' (kin to Azariah), with the -el ending, 'of God'; an angel in Jew▶Manolito#4433 in the U.S.Manolito is a warmly affectionate Spanish form of Manuel, built by taking the nickname Manolo a▶Elchonon#4449 in the U.S.From Hebrew Elchanan/Elhanan, 'God is gracious' — a warrior in King David's army▶Esias#4450 in the U.S.From Esaias — the Greek/Latin form of Isaiah, Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'Yahweh is salvation'▶Ethaniel#4451 in the U.S.Modern blend of Ethan ('strong, firm') and Nathaniel/-iel ('gift of God; of God'); routes layer▶Ilay#4463 in the U.S.From Hebrew Ilay/Ilai, 'highest, supreme; elevated' (linked to the root for 'up, toward'); a Ta▶Izak#4464 in the U.S.Spelling of Isaac/Izak — Hebrew Yitzhak, 'he will laugh, laughter'▶Janiel#4468 in the U.S.Latino blend joining Ja-/Juan ('God is gracious') to the -iel/-niel ending ('of God', as in Dan▶Jens#4472 in the U.S.Scandinavian form of John — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'▶Jesaiah#4473 in the U.S.Modern coinage blending Jesse ('gift') and Isaiah ('God is salvation'); routes layered▶Jim#4475 in the U.S.Short form of James — from Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), 'supplanter, holder of the heel'▶Johndavid#4476 in the U.S.Compound of John ('God is gracious') and David ('beloved'), given as one name▶Maelo#4497 in the U.S.Latino pet form/nickname (commonly for Manuel, 'God is with us', or Ismael, 'God will hear'); r▶Magdiel#4498 in the U.S.From Hebrew Magdiel — 'God is my glory' or 'prince/chief of God'; a biblical chief; used as a L▶Manoah#4499 in the U.S.From Hebrew Manoah, 'rest, repose, comfort' — the father of Samson in the Bible▶Nosson#4506 in the U.S.Ashkenazi/Yiddish pronunciation of Nathan — Hebrew Natan, 'he gave; gift'▶Rayshawn#4515 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ray- to Shawn (the Irish John, 'God is gracious'); no single fixed root▶Refael#4516 in the U.S.Hebrew form of Raphael — 'God heals; God has healed' — the archangel of healing▶Ruvim#4523 in the U.S.Slavic form of Reuben — from Hebrew Reuven, 'behold, a son!'▶Sagan#4524 in the U.S.From a surname — possibly from Hebrew/Aramaic segan, 'a deputy, official', or an English place-▶Shloime#4528 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Solomon — from Hebrew Shlomo, 'peace, peaceful' (from shalom)▶Souleymane#4531 in the U.S.West African (Francophone) form of Suleiman/Solomon — from Hebrew Shlomo, 'peace' — the wise ki▶Suliman#4532 in the U.S.Spelling of Suleiman/Sulayman — the Arabic Solomon, from Hebrew Shlomo, 'peace' — the wise prop▶Uzziel#4542 in the U.S.From Hebrew Uzziel, 'my strength is God; God is my strength' — a biblical Levite▶Xyon#4545 in the U.S.X-spelling echoing Zion — from Hebrew Tziyon, 'highest point; the holy hill of Jerusalem'; rout▶Yahweh#4547 in the U.S.From Hebrew YHWH — the sacred name of God, linked to 'I am who I am; He who is'▶Yamin#4548 in the U.S.From Hebrew yamin, 'the right hand (of strength/blessing)'; also Arabic yamin, 'oath; the right▶Zalman#4550 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Solomon — from Hebrew Shlomo, 'peace, peaceful' (via Salomon/Zalman)▶Abisai#4554 in the U.S.Spanish form of Abishai — from Hebrew, 'my father is a gift' or 'father of a gift' — a biblical▶Alon#4558 in the U.S.From Hebrew alon, 'oak tree' — a symbol of strength and endurance▶Anik#4562 in the U.S.From Sanskrit anik, 'army, soldier, splendour'; also a Hebrew/modern name; routes layered▶Daven#4580 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing David ('beloved') and Davin/Devin; also a Yiddish word, 'to pray'; route▶Davit#4581 in the U.S.Georgian (and Armenian-toned) form of David — from Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved'▶Elazar#4588 in the U.S.Hebrew form of Eleazar — 'God has helped' — the son of Aaron and a high priest▶Elia#4589 in the U.S.Italian form of Elijah/Elias — from Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh'▶Ezreal#4591 in the U.S.A coined name (League of Legends character Ezreal); echoing Ezra ('help') and the -el ending ('▶Gabe#4598 in the U.S.Short form of Gabriel — from Hebrew Gavriel, 'God is my strength; man of God'▶Ibrohim#4605 in the U.S.Central Asian (Uzbek/Tajik) form of Ibrahim/Abraham — from Hebrew Avraham, 'father of multitude▶Ilai#4606 in the U.S.From Hebrew Ilai, 'supreme, exalted, ascended' — one of King David's warriors▶Ilijah#4607 in the U.S.Spelling of Elijah (via the Slavic Ilija) — from Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh'▶Jahki#4612 in the U.S.Modern coinage with the Jah- element (from Jah, a name of God) and a -ki ending; no single fixe▶Jaymes#4615 in the U.S.-y- spelling of James — from Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), 'supplanter, holder of the heel'▶Jess#4616 in the U.S.Short form of Jesse — from Hebrew Yishai, 'gift' or 'God exists/my husband' — King David's fath▶Joachim#4618 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yehoyakim, 'established/raised by Yahweh' — traditionally the father of the Virgin ▶Lavi#4633 in the U.S.From Hebrew lavi, 'lion'; also linked to 'my heart' (libi); routes layered▶Matthews#4637 in the U.S.From the surname Matthews — 'son of Matthew', from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'▶Mekai#4639 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Micah/Michael ('who is like God?') and Hawaiian Makai ('toward the sea')▶Mesiah#4641 in the U.S.Spelling of Messiah — from Hebrew mashiach, 'the anointed one; the awaited deliverer/savior'▶Meziah#4642 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Messiah/Mesiah ('the anointed one') with a z-styling and the -iah ('God'▶Micha#4643 in the U.S.From Hebrew Micha/Micah — 'who is like God?' (a short form of Michael/Michaiah); a biblical pro▶Mikal#4644 in the U.S.Spelling of Michael/Mikael — from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' — the archangel▶Nahom#4646 in the U.S.Ethiopian (Amharic) form of Nahum — from Hebrew, 'comfort, consolation'▶Nazario#4648 in the U.S.Italian/Spanish form of Nazarius — 'of Nazareth' or 'consecrated' (a Nazirite); an early Christ▶Neeom#4649 in the U.S.A modern coinage, possibly echoing 'pleasant/pleasantness' (Naim/Naomi roots); no single fixed ▶Nuri#4650 in the U.S.From Hebrew nuri, 'my fire'; also Arabic nuri, 'my light, radiant' (from nur, 'light'); routes ▶Pinchus#4654 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Phinehas/Pinchas — from Hebrew/Egyptian, possibly 'the Nubian, dark-skinned' or▶Romi#4663 in the U.S.From Hebrew romi, 'my heights, exalted, lofty' (from rom, 'height'); here for boys▶Siah#4668 in the U.S.Short form of Josiah ('God supports/heals') or Isaiah ('God is salvation'); also a standalone m▶Soloman#4670 in the U.S.-a- spelling of Solomon — from Hebrew Shlomo, 'peace, peaceful' — the wise king▶Yareth#4681 in the U.S.Modern Latino coinage echoing Jared/Yareth ('descent', Hebrew) and Yaretzi; construction layere▶Zahari#4684 in the U.S.Bulgarian form of Zachary/Zechariah — from Hebrew Zekharyah, 'God remembers'▶Zakary#4686 in the U.S.K-spelling of Zachary — from Hebrew Zekharyah, 'God remembers' (Zechariah)▶Zebadiah#4687 in the U.S.From Hebrew Zevadyah, 'Yahweh has bestowed; gift of God' — a biblical name▶Zuri#4689 in the U.S.From Swahili zuri, 'good, beautiful'; also Hebrew Zuri, 'my rock' (a biblical name); here for b▶Armias#4705 in the U.S.Possibly an Ethiopian form of Jeremiah ('Yahweh exalts/establishes'), or a modern coinage; rout▶Azion#4709 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining an A- opening to Zion ('highest point; the holy hill of Jerusalem'); no ▶Betzalel#4711 in the U.S.From Hebrew Betzalel, 'in the shadow/protection of God' — the master craftsman of the Tabernacl▶Daniil#4721 in the U.S.Russian form of Daniel — from Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge'▶Dashaun#4724 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the Da- prefix to Shaun (the Irish John, 'God is gracious'); no single f▶Dejon#4725 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the De- prefix to Jon/John ('God is gracious'); also echoes Dijon (the F▶Deron#4727 in the U.S.From Hebrew dror/deron, 'a bird (a sparrow/swallow); freedom, liberty'; also a Darren/-eron ech▶Desean#4728 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the De- prefix to Sean (the Irish John, 'God is gracious'); no single fi▶Eber#4729 in the U.S.From Hebrew Ever, 'the region beyond; one who crosses over' — a biblical patriarch (ancestor of▶Eitham#4731 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Eitan/Ethan ('strong, firm, enduring', Hebrew) and the biblical place Et▶Eyoab#4736 in the U.S.Ethiopian (Amharic) form of Job/Iyob — from Hebrew Iyyov, 'persecuted, hated' (the patient suff▶Geovani#4741 in the U.S.Spelling of Giovanni — the Italian John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'▶Giancarlos#4742 in the U.S.Compound of Gian (from Giovanni, 'God is gracious') and Carlos ('free man'); a Latino double na▶Hadriel#4745 in the U.S.From Hebrew hadar, 'splendor, majesty, glory', plus el, 'God' — 'the splendor of God; God is my▶Han#4748 in the U.S.German short form of Johannes (John), 'God is gracious'; also a common Korean surname/name; rou▶Itai#4754 in the U.S.From Hebrew Itai/Ittai, 'with me; God is with me' — one of King David's loyal warriors▶Jahziah#4755 in the U.S.From Hebrew Jahaziah/Yachziyah, 'Yahweh sees; Yahweh reveals' — a biblical name; modern Jah-/-i▶Jajuan#4757 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the Ja- prefix to Juan (the Spanish John, 'God is gracious'); no single ▶Janson#4758 in the U.S.From the surname Janson/Jansen — 'son of Jan' (the Dutch/Scandinavian John, 'God is gracious')▶Jarrod#4760 in the U.S.Double-r spelling of Jared — from Hebrew Yared, 'descent', or 'rose-bush' — a biblical patriarc▶Jashaun#4761 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the Ja- prefix to Shaun (the Irish John, 'God is gracious'); no single f▶Javeon#4762 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ja- to a -veon ending (echoing Javion/Devon); no single fixed root▶Javin#4763 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Javan (a biblical son of Japheth, 'Greece/Ionia') and the -vin names (Ga▶Jaymeson#4765 in the U.S.-ay- spelling of Jameson — 'son of James', from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter'▶Jayshawn#4768 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Jay- to Shawn (the Irish John, 'God is gracious'); no single fixed root▶Jazhiel#4769 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Jahaziel ('God sees/strengthens', Hebrew) with the -iel ('of God') endin▶Jorah#4774 in the U.S.From Hebrew Jorah, 'autumn rain, the early rain' (a biblical figure); also a Game of Thrones kn▶Jordani#4776 in the U.S.Elaboration of Jordan — from Hebrew Yarden, 'flowing down, descending' (the river Jordan)▶Kainoah#4779 in the U.S.Modern coinage blending Kai ('sea', Hawaiian) and Noah ('rest, comfort', Hebrew); no single fix▶Kessiah#4786 in the U.S.Spelling of Keziah/Kezia — from Hebrew Ketziah, 'cassia, a fragrant tree' (a daughter of Job); ▶Laron#4791 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the La- prefix to Aron/Aaron ('mountain of strength; exalted'); no singl▶Leevi#4792 in the U.S.Finnish form of Levi — from Hebrew Lewi, 'joined, attached, united'▶Seraphin#4795 in the U.S.Seraphin is a French form of the Latin Seraphinus, from the seraphim - Hebrew 'serafim,' 'burni▶Maicol#4800 in the U.S.Latina phonetic spelling of Michael — from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'▶Maziah#4806 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Maaziah ('strength of Yahweh', a biblical priest) and the -iah ('God') e▶Melchizedek#4808 in the U.S.From Hebrew Malki-tzedek, 'my king is righteousness; king of righteousness' — a priest-king who▶Menashe#4809 in the U.S.From Hebrew Menashe, 'causing to forget; one who makes forget' (a son of Joseph; the tribe of M▶Michaelangelo#4810 in the U.S.English spelling of Michelangelo — Michael ('who is like God?') plus Angelo ('angel, messenger'▶Michoel#4811 in the U.S.Yiddish/Ashkenazi pronunciation of Michael — from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'▶Mordche#4812 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Mordecai — from Hebrew/Babylonian, possibly 'servant of Marduk' or 'warrior' — ▶Omir#4819 in the U.S.From Arabic Omar/Umar, 'long-lived, prosperous; a builder/flourishing', and Amir, 'prince'; als▶Selah#4837 in the U.S.From Hebrew Selah — a liturgical word in the Psalms, possibly 'pause, reflect' or 'to praise, l▶Shneur#4841 in the U.S.From Yiddish/Hebrew Shneur, 'two lights' (often read as shnei or, 'two lights; light upon light▶Siyon#4843 in the U.S.Spelling echoing Zion — from Hebrew Tsiyon, 'highest point; the holy hill of Jerusalem'; routes▶Sruly#4844 in the U.S.Yiddish pet form of Yisroel (Israel) — from Hebrew Yisrael, 'one who struggles/contends with Go▶Toren#4849 in the U.S.From Irish Torin, 'chief'; also Hebrew toren, 'a mast/tower', and a Thor-/thunder echo; routes ▶Tyshaun#4855 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ty- to Shaun (the Irish John, 'God is gracious'); no single fixed root▶Urias#4856 in the U.S.Spanish form of Uriah/Urias — from Hebrew Uriyyah, 'the Lord is my light; Yahweh is my light'▶Zae#4862 in the U.S.A modern short name — often a short form of Zaire, Zachariah, Isaiah, or Xavier; no single fixe▶Zakius#4863 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Zacchaeus ('pure, innocent', Hebrew, via Greek) with an -ius ending; rou▶Zamar#4864 in the U.S.From Hebrew zamar, 'to make music, to sing praises; song' (a worship-word)▶Zyel#4867 in the U.S.Modern coinage with a Zy- opening and the -el ('of God') ending (echoing Uziel/Aziel); no singl▶Abrahim#4872 in the U.S.A blend/spelling of Abraham and Ibrahim — from Hebrew Avraham, 'father of multitudes/many natio▶Asiyah#4886 in the U.S.From Arabic Asiyah, 'one who tends, heals, consoles' (the revered wife of Pharaoh who raised Mo▶Axiel#4888 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Axel ('father of peace', a Scandinavian Absalom) to the -iel ('of God') ▶Azias#4891 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Azariah ('Yahweh has helped') and Uzziah ('Yahweh is my strength'); rout▶Azreal#4892 in the U.S.Spelling of Azrael — from Hebrew/Arabic, 'whom God helps; help of God'; the angel of death in I▶Biel#4896 in the U.S.Catalan short form of Gabriel — from Hebrew Gavri'el, 'God is my strength; man of God'▶Davari#4907 in the U.S.Modern coinage with a Da-/Dav- opening (echoing David, 'beloved') and a -vari/-ari ending; no s▶Dawood#4909 in the U.S.Arabic form of David — from Hebrew David, 'beloved' — a revered prophet (Dawud) in Islam▶Ezael#4917 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Azael/Azazel and the -el ('God') names; often glossed 'God strengthens';▶Eziel#4918 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Ezekiel ('God strengthens', Hebrew) with the -iel ('of God') ending; rou▶Gabriele#4922 in the U.S.Italian (masculine) form of Gabriel — from Hebrew Gavri'el, 'God is my strength; man of God'; h▶Ismaeel#4934 in the U.S.Spelling of Ismail/Ishmael — from Hebrew Yishma'el, 'God hears, God will hear' — a revered prop▶Jaaire#4935 in the U.S.Spelling of Jair/Jaire — from Hebrew Yair, 'he will enlighten; he shines, he illuminates' — a b▶Jaaziel#4936 in the U.S.From Hebrew Jaaziel/Yaaziel, 'God strengthens; whom God consoles/comforts' — a Levite musician ▶Jakson#4940 in the U.S.Streamlined spelling of Jackson — 'son of Jack', from Jack (a pet form of John, 'God is graciou▶Jamey#4942 in the U.S.-ey spelling of Jamie — a pet form of James, from Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), 'supplanter, holder of▶Jaxxson#4943 in the U.S.Double-x spelling of Jackson — 'son of Jack', from Jack (a pet form of John, 'God is gracious')▶Jaydin#4944 in the U.S.-in spelling of Jayden — a modern coinage (often linked to Jadon, 'thankful' or 'God has heard'▶Jensyn#4946 in the U.S.-yn spelling of Jensen — 'son of Jens' (the Danish John, 'God is gracious'); here for boys▶Jezreel#4949 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yizre'el, 'God sows; God will plant/scatter (seed)' — a biblical valley and name▶Joell#4950 in the U.S.Double-l spelling of Joel — from Hebrew Yoel, 'Yahweh is God' — a minor prophet▶Josmar#4951 in the U.S.Modern Latino coinage blending Jose ('God will add/increase') with Mar ('sea', or from Marcos/M▶Juaquin#4953 in the U.S.Spelling of Joaquin — the Spanish Joachim, from Hebrew Yehoyakim, 'Yahweh will establish; raise▶Kobie#4964 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Koby/Kobe — a pet form of Jacob, from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter, holder of the▶Nahim#4974 in the U.S.From Hebrew Nachum, 'comforter, comfort' (the prophet Nahum), and/or Arabic naim, 'pleasant, tr▶Neziah#4977 in the U.S.From Hebrew Neziah, 'pure, sincere; victorious, illustrious' — a biblical name (a temple servan▶Nissim#4980 in the U.S.From Hebrew Nissim, 'miracles, wonders' (the plural of nes, 'a miracle, a sign')▶Oran#4982 in the U.S.From Irish Odhran/Oran, 'pale green; a little pale/sallow one'; also Hebrew Oran, 'light' (from▶Orian#4983 in the U.S.Spelling of Orion — the hunter constellation (Greek myth); also a Hebrew name linked to or, 'li▶Rashaun#4993 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the Ra- prefix to Shaun (the Irish John, 'God is gracious'); no single f▶Sammie#5005 in the U.S.Pet form of Samuel/Samson — from Hebrew, 'God has heard' (Samuel) or 'sun/of the sun' (Samson);▶Tevita#5018 in the U.S.Tongan/Fijian form of David — from Hebrew David, 'beloved'▶Tyshon#5025 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ty- to a -shon ending (echoing Shawn/Sean, 'God is gracious'); no single▶Yida#5039 in the U.S.Possibly linked to Hebrew yedid/yadid, 'a friend, a beloved one'; also a modern/Latino name; gl▶Yusif#5040 in the U.S.Spelling of Yusuf — the Arabic Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add, God will increase'▶Zackariah#5041 in the U.S.-ck- spelling of Zachariah — from Hebrew Zekharyah, 'Yahweh remembers; the Lord has remembered'▶Zak#5042 in the U.S.Short form of Zachary/Zachariah — from Hebrew Zekharyah, 'Yahweh remembers; the Lord has rememb▶Zevi#5044 in the U.S.Spelling of Tzvi/Zvi — from Hebrew tzvi, 'a deer, a gazelle; splendor, beauty'▶Aleph#5051 in the U.S.From Hebrew aleph, 'the first letter of the alphabet; an ox' (a symbol of the beginning, the pr▶Arlis#5062 in the U.S.A vintage name — variously a form of Arles/Arley ('the eagle meadow'), or linked to Hebrew 'a p▶Avigdor#5068 in the U.S.From Hebrew Avigdor, 'father of the wall; a protector' (a name associated with Moses in rabbini▶Elai#5094 in the U.S.From Hebrew Ilai/Elai, 'superior, supreme; elevated' (a warrior of David), and/or an Eli echo, ▶Isacc#5112 in the U.S.-cc spelling of Isaac — from Hebrew Yitzhak, 'he will laugh; laughter'▶Iyan#5113 in the U.S.Spelling of Ian/Iyan — the Scottish John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; also a moder▶Izaya#5114 in the U.S.Z-spelling of Isaiah/Izaiah — from Hebrew Yesha'yahu, 'Yahweh is salvation; God saves'▶Jamieson#5120 in the U.S.From the surname Jamieson/Jameson — 'son of James', from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter'▶Jayme#5121 in the U.S.-ay- spelling of Jamie — a pet form of James, from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter, holder of the he▶Jeancarlos#5122 in the U.S.Compound of Jean (the French John, 'God is gracious') and Carlos ('free man'); a Latino double ▶Jedd#5123 in the U.S.Double-d spelling of Jed — a short form of Jedidiah, from Hebrew, 'beloved of the Lord; friend ▶Jessy#5125 in the U.S.-y spelling of Jesse — from Hebrew Yishai, 'gift; God exists' (the father of King David); here ▶Jordin#5126 in the U.S.-in spelling of Jordan — from Hebrew Yarden, 'flowing down, descending' (the river Jordan); her▶Juanito#5127 in the U.S.Spanish diminutive of Juan — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — 'little John'▶Juda#5128 in the U.S.Spelling of Judah — from Hebrew Yehuda, 'praised; let God be praised' (a son of Jacob; the trib▶Judas#5129 in the U.S.Greek form of Judah — from Hebrew Yehuda, 'praised; let God be praised'; we note its associatio▶Juwan#5131 in the U.S.Spelling of Jawan/Juan — a modern coinage echoing Juan (the Spanish John, 'God is gracious') an▶Kalias#5136 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Elias/Kaleo and the -ias names ('the Lord is my God'); no single fixed r▶Kalijah#5137 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Ka- prefix to -lijah (echoing Elijah, 'the Lord is my God'); no single▶Elige#5138 in the U.S.Elige is best explained as a Southern American short form or respelling of Elijah or Elias, fro▶Misha#5164 in the U.S.Russian pet form of Mikhail (Michael) — from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'; here for boys▶Moishy#5166 in the U.S.Yiddish pet form of Moishe (Moses) — from Hebrew Moshe, 'drawn out (of the water); to draw out'▶Mykell#5168 in the U.S.My-/-kell spelling of Michael — from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'▶Nesanel#5171 in the U.S.Yiddish/Ashkenazi pronunciation of Nethanel (Nathanael) — from Hebrew Netan'el, 'gift of God; G▶Ozziel#5179 in the U.S.Spelling of Oziel/Uziel — from Hebrew Uzziel, 'God is my strength; the strength/power of God'▶Uziah#5205 in the U.S.Spelling of Uzziah — from Hebrew Uzziyahu, 'Yahweh is my strength; my power is the Lord'▶Yeriel#5211 in the U.S.Modern -iel coinage echoing Hebrew names ('God has taught/founded', or 'my light is God', via U▶Yianni#5212 in the U.S.Pet form of Yiannis (Ioannis) — the Greek John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'▶Yohannes#5213 in the U.S.Ethiopian (Ge'ez/Amharic) and German form of John — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'▶Zephan#5218 in the U.S.Short form of Zephaniah — from Hebrew Tzefanyah, 'the Lord has hidden/protected; treasured by Y▶Able#5223 in the U.S.Spelling of Abel — from Hebrew Hevel, 'breath, vapor'; also the word 'able', 'capable, skilled'▶Adonias#5226 in the U.S.Greek/Latina form of Adonijah — from Hebrew Adoniyyah, 'my Lord is Yahweh; the Lord is my maste▶Akim#5230 in the U.S.Russian short form of Joachim (Yakim) — from Hebrew Yehoyaqim, 'God will establish; raised by Y▶Ascher#5244 in the U.S.-sch- spelling of Asher — from Hebrew Asher, 'happy, blessed; fortunate'▶Azarel#5246 in the U.S.From Hebrew Azar'el, 'God has helped; whom God helps'▶Barak#5247 in the U.S.From Hebrew Barak, 'lightning' (a victorious commander in the Book of Judges)▶Berl#5248 in the U.S.Yiddish pet form of Ber, 'a bear' (a Yiddish translation of Hebrew Dov, 'bear'); a -l diminutiv▶Burech#5255 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Baruch — from Hebrew Baruch, 'blessed'▶Ehitan#5277 in the U.S.A modern Latina spelling echoing Ethan/Eitan — from Hebrew Eitan, 'strong, firm, enduring; stea▶Eissa#5278 in the U.S.Spelling of Isa/Eesa — the Arabic form of Jesus, from Hebrew Yeshua, 'God is salvation; God sav▶Eliaz#5279 in the U.S.A modern name with the Hebrew Eli- ('my God') element — linked to 'my God is strength', or a fo▶
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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.