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Hebrew Names

Hebrew baby names, many of them rooted in the Bible are among the most ancient and most widely-used in the Western World. The top Hebrew names in the US are Noah for boys and Isabella, which is rooted in the Hebrew Elizabeth, for girls, both Number 1 names in recent years..

Along with Isabella, Hebrew names in the US Top 200 for girls include Ariel, Delilah, Eliana, Eva, and Naomi. For boys, Hebrew names in the US Top 100 include Asher, Elijah, Jacob, Levi, and Noah. In Israel, popular names include Tamar, Shira, Uri, and Noam.

Many names that are the most classic and widely-used in English-speaking countries have Hebrew roots. These traditional Hebrew names include Sarah, Anne, and Mary for girls, along with James, John, and Michael for boys.

If you’re searching for Hebrew names for your baby or simply want to survey all the options with roots in ancient languages and cultures, here is the full range of Hebrew name choices in our database. You can also browse our lists of Hebrew girl names and Hebrew boy names.

Polly Traditionally a name of English origin, the ...
Origin:English variation of Molly
474
Betty

Meaning: pledged to God

Origin:Diminutive of Elizabeth
505
Clemmie

Meaning: mild, merciful

Origin:Diminutive of Clementine, French
7055
Agatha

Meaning: good woman

Origin:Greek
419
Betsy

Meaning: pledged to God

Origin:Diminutive of Elizabeth
882
Origin:Estonian, diminutive of Matilda
1789
Lenny

Meaning: brave lion

Origin:Diminutive of Leonard
1181
Lenny

Meaning: brave lion

Origin:Diminutive of Leonard, German
2432
Bessie

Meaning: pledged to God

Origin:Diminutive of Elizabeth
1552
Gussie

Meaning: great, magnificent

Origin:Diminutive of Augusta, Latin
8352
Origin:English fruit name
987
Mamie Mamie is a name given primarily to girls. It...
Origin:Diminutive of Mary or Margaret
1595
Bess

Meaning: pledged to God

Origin:Diminutive of Elizabeth
2227
Trudy

Meaning: spear of strength

Origin:German
1349
Cookie

Meaning: cookie

Origin:English
4187
Roxy

Meaning: dawn

Origin:Diminutive of Roxanne, Persian
618
Dottie

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:English, diminutive of Dorothy
685
Brutus

Meaning: heavy, dull

Origin:Latin
752
Wally The meaning of Wally is ‘ruler of the army’ ...
Origin:English, diminutive of Walter or Wallace
2477
Waldo

Meaning: to rule

Origin:German, pet form of names such as Waldemar
2649