Hebrew boy names

Most popular names

  1. David Beloved #1 in US
  2. Jacob Holder of the heel, Supplanter #1 in US
  3. Daniel God is my judge #5 in US
  4. Elijah My God is Yahweh, The Lord Is My God #14 in US
  5. Adam Man, Formed of Earth #23 in US
  6. Gabriel God is my strong man, Devoted to God #29 in US
  7. Luke From Lucania, Evangelist, Luminous #36 in US
  8. Isaac He laughs #38 in US
  9. Caleb Dog, Faithful #41 in US
  10. Aaron Exalted, lofty, light bringer #44 in US
  11. Levi Attached, Harmonious #50 in US
  12. Eli Ascension, Uplifted #58 in US
  13. Asher Blessed #88 in US
  14. Jace God is gracious #96 in US
  15. Gabriella Devoted to God #101 in US
  16. Seth Placed, Appointed #104 in US
  17. Ezra Help #106 in US
  18. Jesus God is salvation #106 in US
  19. Ezekiel God strengthens, Whom God Makes Strong #128 in US
  20. Ben Son of My Right Hand #132 in US
  21. Ira Watchful #138 in US
  22. Kaleb Faithful #186 in US
  23. Dan Judged #202 in US
  24. Abel Vanity, breath #217 in US
  25. Amos Bearer of a Burden, Brave #232 in US
  26. Omar Speaker, Eloquent #235 in US
  27. Amir Proclaimed #267 in US
  28. Abraham Father of the nations #281 in US
  29. Josue god is my salvation #334 in US
  30. Bennie Son of My Right Hand #342 in US
  31. Ruben Behold a son is born #345 in US
  32. Benny Son of My Right Hand #374 in US
  33. Lemuel Consecrated to God #394 in US
  34. Johnie God is gracious #411 in US
  35. Emanuel God With Us #415 in US
  36. Abe Father of the nations #452 in US
  37. Barney Son of comfort, Son of Exhortation #456 in US
  38. Aden fire and passion strong #488 in US
  39. Hyman life or living man #498 in US
  40. Yahir precious and honorable #514 in US
  41. Aaden Fire of the Lord #529 in US
  42. Benjiman Son of right hand blessed #558 in US
  43. Abner My father is light, Enlightener #578 in US
  44. Abram Father of the nations #579 in US
  45. Cohen Priest, one of priestly class #608 in US
  46. Omer Sheaf of grain, abundance #609 in US
  47. Zaiden Blessed shadow or hearkened #670 in US
  48. Isom son of Isaac #729 in US
  49. Issac God laughs happy joyful #770 in US
  50. Uriel God is my light #793 in US

Hebrew boy names come from the Torah, the Talmud, and the language itself — a script that reads right to left, with meanings baked into every letter. Names like David, Jacob, and Daniel shaped three religions across two millennia. Some honor patriarchs and prophets; others come straight from Hebrew words for strength, light, or blessing.

You'll find Elijah and Adam standing alongside more modern Israeli picks, each one tied to a real story or a real meaning. The entries below show what each name actually says — whether it points to a biblical figure, a place, a virtue, or a description. That way you know exactly what you're calling your son, and why it matters.

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