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Hebrew Names for Boys

Hebrew boy names have been in continual use for thousands of years, and with good reason: such classics as Joseph, Jonathan and Daniel are all Hebrew boys’ names. In fact, many of the most widely-used boys’ names in English-speaking countries are Hebrew in origin, include recent Number one names Noah and Jacob. But some Hebrew boy names are still far off the beaten track.

Along with Noah and Jacob, other Hebrew boys’ names in the US top 100 include Adam, Asher, Caleb, Elijah, Isaac, Levi, Nathan, and Samuel.

Baby boy names popular in Israel include Uri — especially among Jewish Israelis — Ariel, Noam, and Eitan.

More unusual boys’ names with Hebrew origins range from Aleph to Zebedee. Browse our full roster of Hebrew names for boys here. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.

You might also want to check out our list of Hebrew girl names.

Noam

Meaning: pleasantness, charm, tenderness

Origin:Hebrew
1578
Amit

Meaning: friend; infinite

Origin:Hebrew; Sanskrit
2654
Omer

Meaning: sheaf of corn

Origin:Hebrew
6592
Meir

Meaning: bringer of light

Origin:Hebrew
2037
Asaiah

Meaning: the Lord hath made

Origin:Hebrew
2112
Eliam

Meaning: God is my nation

Origin:Hebrew
2267
Zamir

Meaning: nightingale

Origin:Hebrew
2304
Origin:Hebrew variation of Jadon
2316
Japhy

Meaning: he expands

Origin:Diminutive of Japheth
5670
Shai

Meaning: gift

Origin:Hebrew
1470
Matt

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:Short form of Matthew
1957
Uzziah

Meaning: my power is Yahweh

Origin:Hebrew
5238
Abir

Meaning: strong, mighty, courageous

Origin:Hebrew
5365
Maro

Meaning: from Mars; bitter; or, myself

Origin:Latin, Hebrew, or Japanese
1183
Ilan

Meaning: tree

Origin:Hebrew
2741
Origin:Hebrew variation of Ethan
2804
Gahan

Meaning: the Lord is gracious

Origin:Hebrew
5518
Gil

Meaning: happiness

Origin:Hebrew
1606
Jacoby

Meaning: supplanter

Origin:Variation of Jacob, Hebrew
3019
Nazareth Nazareth is a unique name. The meaning of Na...
Origin:Hebrew place-name
2365