150+ Hebrew Names for Boys
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Hebrew Names for Baby Boys
Popular Hebrew Baby Names for Boys
Congratulations on your baby boy. Now it's time to pick the perfect name. If you are looking for a Hebrew name for your son then you are in luck. Choose from Biblical Hebrew names and those with deep history, significance, and meaning.
If you identify as Jewish or with Judaism, you might want your son to bear a name that aligns with your identity or your family's way of life and faith. You might simply love the Hebrew language and the intricate history of these names and their origin.
Consider the suggestions on this list and choose from traditional names and name variants to more modern names. When choosing a name, consider the following:
- How does the name sound and what does it mean?
- Do you want a traditional or modern name?
- Do you want to use a variation of the common spelling?
- What attributes would you like your son to carry with him in this lifetime?
- Do you want to name your son after a family member or friend?
Happy searching and share your favorite names below.
Asher אשר
Popular Hebrew Baby Names
| Name | Block Script | Meaning/Origin |
|---|---|---|
Abba | אבא | father |
Abel | הבל | second son of Adam and Eve |
Abram | אברם | original name of Abraham |
Abraham | אברהם | father of many |
Adam | אדם | first man created |
Aharon | אהרון | light |
Akiva | עקיבא | protect |
Alexander | אלכסנדר | defender |
Alon | אלון | oak tree |
Amos | עמוס | crowded |
Ari | אריה | like Ariel, lion |
Asher | אשר | happy |
Avi | אבי | my father |
Azriel | עזריאל | G'd's help |
Barak | ברק | lightning |
Baruch | ברוך | blessed |
Benjamin | בנימין | son of my right (hand) |
Berel | ברל | bear |
Baby עזרא
| Name | Block Script | Meaning/Origin |
|---|---|---|
Boaz | בועז | swift |
Caleb | כלב | wholehearted |
Calev (variation) | כלב | heart-like |
Chaim | חיים | life |
Chanoch | חנוך | dedicated |
Dan | דן | G-d is my judge |
Danny | דני | G’d is my judge |
Daniel | דניאל | G-d is my judge |
David | דויד | friend |
Doron | דורון | gift |
Ehud | אהוד | beloved |
Eliezer | אליעזר | my G'd is help |
Elijah | אליהו | prophet |
Elisha | אלישע | prophet |
Emanuel | עמנואל | son of Prophet Isaiah |
Enoch | חנוך | dedicated |
Ephraim | אפרים | fruitful |
Ezra | עזרא | help |
Baby Berel ברל
Baby Gad גד
| Name | Block Script | Meaning/Origin |
|---|---|---|
Fishel | פישל | fish |
Gabriel | גבריאל | Daniel 8:16, angel |
Gad | גד | success |
Gavriel | גבריאל | G’d is my strength |
Gershon | גרשון | chase away |
Gidon | גדעון | warrior |
Isaac | יצחק | laughter |
Itamar | איתמר | island of palms |
Kuni | קוני | childish |
Levi | לוי | joined |
Lior | ליאור | to me is light |
Malachi | מלאכי | my messenger |
Meir | מאיר | gives light |
Micha | מיכה | who is like G’d |
Michael | מיכאל | like G’d |
Moshe | משה | out of water |
Natan | נתן | he gave |
Nissim | ניסים | miracles |
Noach (v. Noah) | נח | tranquility |
Baby Levi לוי
| Name | Block Script | Meaning/Origin |
|---|---|---|
Noah | נח | rest |
Noam | נעם | pleasant |
Oren | אורן | pine |
Rafael | רפאל | G’d heals |
Raphael (variation) | רפאל | he has healed |
Reuven | ראובן | behold |
Saul | שאול | asked for |
Seth | סת | appointed |
Shaul | שאול | borrowed |
Shay | שי | gift |
Shiloh | שילה | tranquil |
Simeon | שמעון | to hear |
Shlomo | שלמה | peace |
Tobias | טוביאס | G'd is good |
Tuvia | טוביה | G’d is good |
Tzvi | צבי | deer |
Tzion | ציון | excellent |
Tzuriel | צוריאל | my rock |
Uriel | אוריאל | G’d is my light |
Uziel | עוזיאל | strength in G’d |
Baby Malachi מלאכי
50 Biblical Baby Names in Hebrew
| Name | Block Script | Meaning/Origin |
|---|---|---|
Yaakov | יעקב | held by the heel |
Yahir | יחיר | enlightened |
Yair | יאיר | shine |
Yehoshua | יהושע | G’d is salvation |
Yisrael | ישראל | wrestled with G'd |
Yoel | יואל | G'd is willing |
Yona | יונה | dove |
Yonatan | יונתן | G’d’s gift |
Yoram | יורם | song of a king |
Yuval | יובל | stream |
Zeke (short) | יחזקאל | prophet |
Zerach | זרח | shining light |
Zev | זאב | wolf |
Baby Zev זאב
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© 2020 Layne Holmes
Comments
Layne Holmes (author) from Bend, Oregon on June 30, 2020:
Hi Liz, glad it resonates with you and your familiarity with the Old Testament. Very special names. Thanks for stopping by.
Liz Westwood from UK on June 20, 2020:
This is a great list. I recognise a lit of Old Testament names, as well as a lot of unfamiliar ones.
