Raz

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAZ /ˈræz/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew raz, 'secret; mystery' — a short, modern Israeli name used for boys and girls. Crisp and enigmatic.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, enigmatic name: Raz is Hebrew for 'secret; mystery' (said 'RAZ'). Crisp, modern, and Israeli.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew raz, 'secret; mystery' — a short, modern Israeli name used for boys and girls. Crisp and enigmatic.

U.S. rank (2024)#10636 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 48

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

Raz comes from the Hebrew raz, 'secret; mystery,' a modern Israeli given name used across genders. It reads crisp and enigmatic — rare in the U.S. (said 'RAZ').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Israel. Rare, crisp, and enigmatic.

Did you know? Raz is Hebrew for 'secret; mystery' — a short, modern Israeli name that packs a lot of intrigue into a single crisp beat (said 'RAZ').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Raz — Hebrew 'secret; mystery'; Israeli

Variations

RazzRaz'elRazi

Nicknames

RazzyZ

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raz mean?

Raz is Hebrew for 'secret; mystery' — a short modern Israeli name.

How do you pronounce Raz?

It's said RAZ /ˈræz/ — one syllable.

Is Raz a boy or girl name?

Raz is used here as a boy's name; in Israel it works for both.

How popular is Raz?

Raz is a rare name in the U.S.