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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.

Yarden

Meaning: to flow down, descend

Origin:Hebrew
5930
Nima

Meaning: margosa tree

Origin:Hebrew
11336
Zimri

Meaning: my music, my praise

Origin:Hebrew
514
Dathan

Meaning: fountain

Origin:Hebrew
2969
Japheth

Meaning: expansion

Origin:Hebrew
2983
Gilead

Meaning: a camel hump

Origin:Hebrew
3094
Shem

Meaning: name

Origin:Hebrew
3257
Uri

Meaning: my flame, my light

Origin:Hebrew
742
Ichabod

Meaning: the glory is gone

Origin:Hebrew
856
Heber

Meaning: partner, togetherness

Origin:Hebrew
4018
Baruch

Meaning: blessed

Origin:Hebrew
4231
Barak

Meaning: lightning

Origin:Hebrew
4303
Laban

Meaning: white

Origin:Hebrew
4331
Beriah

Meaning: in envy

Origin:Hebrew
4569
Tiras Tiras is a distinctive name traditionally gi...
Origin:Hebrew, meaning uncertain
4659
Jabin

Meaning: perceptive

Origin:Hebrew
4712
Hillel

Meaning: greatly praised

Origin:Hebrew
5185
Ahab

Meaning: uncle

Origin:Hebrew
5762
Dov

Meaning: bear

Origin:Hebrew
1635
Zahavi

Meaning: gold

Origin:Hebrew
2228