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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.

Aruna

Meaning: reddish-brown; Asian moon

Origin:Sanskrit, Japanese
4337
Rudd

Meaning: red or ruddy

Origin:English surname
12084
Conley

Meaning: chaste fire

Origin:Anglicization of Conleth, Irish
10620
Ruadh

Meaning: red

Origin:Irish
2104
Elmo

Meaning: protector

Origin:Italian from German
1178
Rua

Meaning: red

Origin:Irish
1267
Agni

Meaning: fire

Origin:Sanskrit
1310
Kindle

Meaning: arouse; set on fire

Origin:English word name
7778
Vermillion The name Vermillion finds its origin in the ...
Origin:French
7847
Ruadan

Meaning: red-haired

Origin:Irish
8041
Admon

Meaning: red

Origin:Hebrew
8759
Rubina Usually, Muslim girls are given the name Rub...
Origin:Arabic
9494
Rousseau

Meaning: little redhead

Origin:French surname
7011
Alinta

Meaning: fire, flame

Origin:Australian Aboriginal
3422
Carnelian The baby name Carnelian is derived from the ...
Origin:Gemstone name
2308
Anala

Meaning: fire

Origin:Hindi
2093
Sherry Sherry is a very popular name and is traditi...
Origin:Phonetic variation of French Cheri; also a Spanish fortified wine
2721
Arusha

Meaning: red

Origin:Sanskrit
2861
Bayard

Meaning: russet-haired

Origin:English
5255
Russo

Meaning: red-haired

Origin:Italian
5339