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Yuval

♂ Boy

Pronounced yoo-VAHL /juˈvɑːl/Medium

Meaning: Yuval is a Hebrew name meaning 'stream; a flowing brook,' also the biblical Jubal, credited as the father of music. Unisex in Israel; used here for a boy.Low

In 30 seconds: A flowing name: Yuval is Hebrew for 'stream; brook' (said 'yoo-VAHL'). Gentle, natural, and meaningful.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningYuval is a Hebrew name meaning 'stream; a flowing brook,' also the biblical Jubal, credited as the father of music. Unisex in Israel; used here for a boy.
U.S. rank (2025)#10657 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 409

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719672025

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

Yuval is a Hebrew name meaning 'stream; a flowing brook,' linked to the biblical Jubal, credited as the father of music. Unisex in Israel, it reads as gentle and natural; used here for a boy (said 'yoo-VAHL').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Israeli families; it reads unisex, which we note. Rare, flowing, and meaningful.

Did you know? Yuval means 'stream; a flowing brook' in Hebrew — and echoes biblical Jubal, the father of music — a gentle, natural name (said 'yoo-VAHL').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Yuval — Hebrew 'stream'; biblical Jubal; unisex in Israel

Variations

YubalJuval

Nicknames

Yuvi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yuval mean?

Yuval is a Hebrew name meaning 'stream; a flowing brook,' linked to biblical Jubal.

How do you pronounce Yuval?

It's said yoo-VAHL /juˈvɑːl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yuval a boy or girl name?

Yuval is used here as a boy's name; in Israel it is given to both.

How popular is Yuval?

Yuval is a rare name in the U.S.

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