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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.

Ruby

Meaning: deep red precious stone

Origin:Latin
48
Poppy

Meaning: red flower

Origin:English from Latin
39
Enya

Meaning: fire

Origin:Irish
413
Sienna

Meaning: orange red

Origin:Italian color name
44
Rose

Meaning: rose, a flower

Origin:Latin
52
Rowan

Meaning: rowan tree; little redhead

Origin:Scottish and Irish
35
Rowan

Meaning: rowan tree; little redhead

Origin:Scottish and Irish
452
Origin:English diminutive
1050
Roisin

Meaning: little rose

Origin:Irish
571
Rosie

Meaning: rose

Origin:English
304
Rufus

Meaning: red-head

Origin:Latin
174
Rory

Meaning: red king

Origin:Irish
64
Rory

Meaning: red king

Origin:Irish
572
Jasper

Meaning: bringer of treasure

Origin:Persian
49
Jasper

Meaning: bringer of treasure

Origin:Persian
1832
Flynn

Meaning: descendant of the red-haired one

Origin:Irish
126
Phoenix

Meaning: dark red

Origin:Arizona place-name and Greek
123
Phoenix

Meaning: dark red

Origin:Greek
1170
Origin:Animal name
336
Mars A great name for both boys and girls, the me...
Origin:Roman mythology god of war
1016