Hebrew boy names

From Hebrew roots meaning “told by God,” it’s a biblical staple with broad modern appeal and friendly nickname Sam.

Derived from Hebrew, it means “gift of God” and has remained a strong, steady choice for decades.

Aaron, a timeless name with debated origins, has been consistently popular for its gentle sound and strong associations, like Aaron Burr, Aaron Paul and as the name of Moses's brother, the first High Priest of the Israelites.

Hebrew for “given,” this Old Testament name has a lasting presence across generations.

A Hebrew name meaning “son of the red earth,” Adam is both mankind’s origin and a perennial favorite.

A dignified biblical name meaning “gift of God.”

Meaning “the Lord is my salvation,” this enduring Hebrew name peaked in the '80s and still holds strong.

This Hebrew name means “the Lord has remembered,” and links Biblical tradition with a streak of 90s cool.

Of Greek origin meaning “to heal,” Jason is known both for ancient myth and its '70s naming boom.

This Hebrew classic means “supplanter” and was the most popular boy name in the U.S. for over a decade.

A timeless Hebrew name meaning “beloved,” tied to the biblical king.

A Hebrew name meaning “laughter,” rooted in the story of a long-awaited son born to Abraham and Sarah.

A biblical name with Hebrew and Greek origins, it means “he has heard” and maintains steady popularity.

This Hebrew name meaning “Jehovah is his God” has Biblical roots and gained modern traction through arts and entertainment.

Bold, Messenger, Whole Hearted, Faith

Yahweh has Given, Gift of Jehovah

Strong, Heaven, Durable, The Enduring

God has Healed, God Heals

Vanishing, Fragility, Vapour, Healthy

A Son!, Behold

God has Healed

Song, Garden Orchard, Bright Red, Son of

Unique, My God has Sworn, Form of Elizabeth, The Chosen

The Crop Grower, Oldest Child of Adam and Eve, Beautiful, Warrior's Son

The Salvation of the Lord, Gods Helper

Son of the Right Hand, Meadow with Coarse Grass, Benjamin, Bärenstarke

God will Uplift, Yahwe Uplifts, Lord Exalts

Descent, Descending One who Rules, To Descend, He Descends

Supplant, One who Supplants, Feminine of James, Derived from the Latin Jacomus

Rooted in Hebrew, it means “peace” and is tied to biblical wisdom.

God's Gracious Gift, God is Merciful

The Lord is Gracious, God's Grace, Sea-friend, Beloved

Holder of the Heel, Supplanter, One Who Supplants, Yahweh May Protect

Father of a Multitude, Faultless

God Would Multiply, He (God) Will Add, Feminine of Joseph

God is Gracious, Born with a Star

The Lord Supports, Jehovah has Healed

God with Us

God is Help

God Strengthens

Ash Tree

The Dane, From Denmark, Mother of the Gods in Myths, Judge

Wise Protection, Ewe, Grace, Female Sheep

Yahweh Will Establish, God Judges On

Wished for Child, A Combination of Mary and Ann, Of the Clan Marius, Bitter

Henok, Consecrated, Gods Disciple, Devoted

Wanderer, Motion, Comfort, Peaceful

This Hebrew classic means “prayed for” and has royal, biblical, and literary associations.

Who is Like God, Who is Like God?

God Helps, Yahweh is Salvation

Yahweh Remembers

Lion of God

Modern Female Version of John and Jon, The Lord is Gracious

God is My Salvation, Old Welshman, Form of Elijah, Elliot

Gift of Yahweh, Matthias

Give, Son, Oak, Lord

A Cheerful Boy, Holds the Heel, One Who Supplants, Supplanter

Holder of the Heel, Yahweh May Protect, One who Supplants, Supplanter

Beloging to God, Devotee

Delight, Pleasure, Luxuriant, Paradise, Adornment

The Descending, One who Descends, Olive Tree, Lead Colored

God Smiles, Laughter, Laughing One, He will Laugh

God's Help

Exalted, His Highness, Elf, Elfe

Praised, Generosity, Who Gives Glory to Yahweh

Beloved of Yahweh, The Hand

God Remembers, The Lord has Remembered, Variant of Zachariah and Zachary, Laughter

French Form of Jacob Supplanter, He who Supplants, Yahweh May Protect

Exalted Father, Need, Lift Up, Uplift

Yahweh is Salvation, Emotion, Satisfaction, Form of Joshua

Salvation, God has Helped / Freed, Hoshea, Yasha

Yahweh is Gracious, Love, Heart, God Gifted

Lord is God

Yahweh is Salvation

Short and sunny, this multicultural name means “sun” in Spanish and “prayed for” in Hebrew.

God Hears, A Prophet's Name, Prophet, In the Bible Ismael was Son of Abraham by Sarah's Egyptian Slave Woman Hagar

The Lord is My God, Form of Elijah

From Tamar, Palm Tree, Wide River

Bright Red, Fruit Garden, Fruitful Land

Praised, The Descending

A Hebrew name meaning “peace,” it has deep biblical roots.

Joined, Garland, Guide, United

Son of Judd

Yahweh May Protect, Has Shown Favor, Son of Jack, One Who Supplants

This powerful Hebrew name means “sun” and recalls the biblical figure known for extraordinary strength.

Beloved, Loved By God, David's Son

A variant of John with Hebrew roots, it means “God is gracious” and became a male favorite in the ‘70s.

Holder of the Heel, Supplanter, Yahweh May Protect, One who Supplants

Jehovah is God, Abbreviation of Elisabeth

Form of Michael, Who is Like God?

Who is Like God?, Messenger of God

Wind, In Hindi Yug, The Peaceful, Muse

Supplanter, The Sun, One Who Supplants, Yahweh May Protect

Son

Born of the Right Hand

Strange, Clueless, Who is Like God?, Odd

Muse, Air, In Hindi Yug, Earth

Friend, Dear, Attached, Beloved

Lord, Praised, Female Version of Nickname for Joseph and Jude, Jewish

From the Ash Tree Farm, Form of Ashley, Felicitous

God has Helped, God Helped

Lord Exists, Glorious Praise, Gods Gift, He (God) Beholds

Who is Like God?

Nobleman, Freeman, The Title of Nobility Used as a First Name, Young Warrior

A peaceful Hebrew name, Shiloh features in the Bible and found modern fame through celebrity use.

Lord, Warriors, God will Increase, Woman from Jehud

Yahweh is Salvation

From the Hebrew meaning “appointed,” this soft biblical classic has remained timelessly steady.

It was originally the eighth son of Jacob, forming one of Israel's Twelve Tribes. Gaining popularity for both boys and girls, it's known for its biblical significance and its use by celebrities.

Birth

Who is Like Yahweh?

Highlands

Close, Near, God is My Judge

Doubly Fruitful

Rest, Wandering, Form of Noah, Comfort

Niyr, Father of Light, Ab

The God is My Lord, Name of One Prophet

Who is Like God?

God is Merciful, Gift of God, Yahweh is Gracious

Form of Michael, Who is Like God?

God's Gift, Gift of Yahweh

Capricorn, Mountain Goat, Lord God

Judge is God

God Adds, Form of Joseph, He (God) Will Add

Jonathan, John

Peace

God is Gracious, Son of Jack, One Who Supplants

Gift of Yahweh, Gift of God

Who is Like Yahweh?

A Son, Behold

Goodness of the Lord, Yahweh is Good

God is Strong, God's Strength, Christan

Son

Yahweh Remembers, Variant of Zachariah and Zachary

God is Merciful, Has Shown Favor, Modern Female Version of John and Jon

Enosch, One Vigor

Gift of God

Sweet, Beautiful, Smart

English, Twin

Home, Heads, Chief, Hot or Heat

Yahweh is Gracious, Born of Yew, Young Warrior, Right Handed

Yahweh is Salvation

God will Increase, Praised, Of Judea, Woman from Jehud

Yahweh is Gracious

Leader, Pure, Plant, Guide

Healthy, Sincere, Peaceful, Happy

Foundling, Drawn out, Drew Out, Son of the Nile

Born of God, Herd, Carried, Or Carrying, And Porters

It will Enlarge, God Would Multiply, Yahweh Will Add, Jehova Increases

He (God) Will Add

Rule, A Native of Adria, Nobel, Eagle

Wise Guardian, Goddess Parvati, Flowing of a River, Advice

He (God) Will Add

Diminutive Form of Michael Like God

The Descending

Of God

The Dove

Hear, His Name is God, Powerful

The Lord is Good, Abbreviation of the Hebrew Name Tobiah, Tobias

Variant of David Beloved, Dearly Loved

My Father is Exalted, Earth a Prophets Name, Abraham

God is Gracious, Form of Joanne

God is Merciful, Yahweh is Gracious

God is Merciful, Yahweh is Gracious

Reclusive

Doubly Fruitful

Gift of Yahweh

Surname, Dear One, Variant of David, David's Son

God Strengthens

The Lord has Remembered, Variant of Zachariah and Zachary, God Remembers, He will Laugh

Quickness, Quick, Swift, Strong

The Descending

Bold, Surname Derived from Charles, Courageous, Dog

The Lord has Remembered, Yahweh Remembers

Hebrew in origin, Kain means “acquire” or “spear,” with strong biblical roots.

Good-Looking

Beloved, Diminutive of David, Cherished

God Gave, God has Given

Name of God