115 Unique Hebrew & Jewish Names for Boys

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Common boy names from the Hebrew Bible
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You’ve probably heard popular boys’ names like Ezra, Daniel, and Michael, but did you know they have Jewish origins? Many common boys’ names are actually inspired by the Hebrew Bible. Whether you’re looking for something modern or traditional, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled a list of popular and unique Hebrew and Jewish boy names to help you find the perfect name for your baby boy.

Common Jewish Names for Boys

Many popular Jewish boy names come from the Hebrew Bible. Some common names include Noah, Ezra, and Jonah, while some unique options include Arieh, Boaz, and Doron. Traditional names include Abraham, Moses, Saul, and Aaron.

Section 1 of 5:

Popular Jewish Boy Names

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  1. Choose a common name that reflects your beliefs.
    A lot of popular boy names have Jewish origins, even if people don’t always realize it! Choosing one of these popular names is a great way to honor your faith while still choosing a name that fits current trends. Here are some examples:
    • Ari (Hebrew for “lion”)
    • Ariel (Hebrew for “lion of God”)[1]
    • Benjamin (Hebrew for “son of the right hand”)
    • Caleb (Hebrew for “faithful, wholehearted”)
    • Daniel (Hebrew for “God is my judge”)
    • David (Hebrew for “beloved”)
    • Eli (Hebrew for “ascension”)
    • Elijah (Hebrew for “my God is Yahweh”)
    • Ethan (Hebrew for “strong, firm”)
    • Ezra (Hebrew for “helper”)
    • Isaac (Hebrew for “to laugh, to rejoice”)
    • Jacob (Hebrew for “supplanter”)
    • Jonah (Hebrew for “dove”)
    • Jonathan (Hebrew for “gift of God”)
    • Joshua (Hebrew for “God is salvation”)
    • Levi (Hebrew for “attached, joined”)
    • Malachi (Hebrew for “my angel”)
    • Michael (Hebrew for “Who is like God?”)
    • Moshe (Hebrew for “drawn out of the water”)
    • Noah (Hebrew for “rest, comfort”)
    • Rafael (Hebrew for “God has healed”)
    • Reuben (Hebrew for “behold, a son”)
    • Samuel (Hebrew for “God has heard”)
    • Yosef (Hebrew for “God will add”)
    • Zachary (Hebrew for “God remembers”)
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Traditional & Biblical Jewish Boy Names

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  1. Honor your religion with a traditional name. If you’re Jewish, there are a lot of important figures in the Hebrew Bible you can name your child after. This is a great way to encourage them to have a strong faith. Here are some examples of Biblical names:
    • Aaron (Hebrew for “high mountain, exalted”)
    • Abel (Hebrew for “breath, vapor”)
    • Abraham (Hebrew for “father of many”)
    • Adam (Hebrew for “man, earth”)[2]
    • Amittai (Hebrew for “my truth”)
    • Amnon (Hebrew for “faithful)
    • Amos (Hebrew for “to carry, borne by God”)
    • Barak (Hebrew for “lightning”)[3]
    • Binyamin (Hebrew for “son of the right hand”)
    • Dan (Hebrew for “he judged”)
    • Gavriel (Hebrew for “God is my hero”)
    • Gideon (Hebrew for “hewer”)
    • Ilai (Hebrew for “to ascend”)
    • Ira (Hebrew for “watchful”)
    • Isaiah (Hebrew for “God is salvation”)
    • Jeremiah (Hebrew “God will exalt”)
    • Joseph (Hebrew for “God will add”)
    • Melech (Hebrew for “king”)
    • Moses (Hebrew for “taken from waters”)
    • Nathan (Hebrew for “he gave”)
    • Saul (Hebrew for “prayed for”)
    • Simeon (Hebrew for “He has heard”)
    • Solomon (Hebrew for “peace”)
    • Zion (Hebrew for “highest point”)
    • Yair (Hebrew for “he shines”)
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Unique Jewish Boy Names

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  1. Pick a name you don’t hear very often.
    Some Jewish names are so popular that they’re even used by people who aren’t religious. Others, though, are much more unique and underused. Here are some unique names that will help your baby stand out:
    • Agam (Hebrew for “lake”)
    • Almog (Hebrew for “coral”)
    • Alter (Yiddish and Hebrew for “old one, elder”)[4]
    • Arieh (Hebrew for “lion”)
    • Aviv (Hebrew for “spring”)
    • Baruch (Hebrew for “blessed”)
    • Benesh (Hebrew for “son of deliverance”)
    • Boaz (Hebrew for “strength”)
    • Doron (Hebrew for “gift”)
    • Ehud (Hebrew for “united, pleasant”)
    • Hallel (Hebrew for “praise”)
    • Isidore (Greek for “gift of Isis”)
    • Lieber (German for “dear, beloved”)
    • Lior (Hebrew for “my light”)
    • Ofek (Hebrew for “horizon”)
    • Rani (Hebrew for “to sing”)
    • Sender (Hebrew for “defender of the people”)
    • Shalom (Hebrew for “peace”)
    • Uriel (Hebrew for “God is my light”)
    • Zusman (Yiddish for “sweet man”)
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Modern Jewish Boy Names

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  1. Choose a name that has a modern, trendy vibe. While most Jewish names are ancient, some have only become popular again within recent years, making them seem more modern than their traditional counterparts. Here are some examples:
    • Amichai (Hebrew for “my people are alive”)
    • Asher (Hebrew for “happy, fortunate”)
    • Avia (Hebrew for “my father is Yahweh”)
    • Aviel (Hebrew for “God is my father”)
    • Azaria (Hebrew for “Yahweh has helped”)
    • Dov (Hebrew for “bear”)
    • Eden (Hebrew for “pleasure, delight”)
    • Eiran (Hebrew for “watchful, vigilant”)
    • Gil (Hebrew for “joy, happiness”)[5]
    • Ilan (Hebrew for “tree”)
    • Keshet (Hebrew for “rainbow”)
    • Meir (Hebrew for “giving light”)
    • Netanel (Hebrew for “God has given”)
    • Ofra (Hebrew for “fawn”)
    • Osher (Hebrew for “happiness”)
    • Ovadia (Hebrew for “serving Yahweh”)
    • Ronen (Hebrew for “song, joy”)
    • Tuvya (Hebrew for “Yahweh is good”)
    • Velvel (Yiddish for “little wolf”)
    • Yonah (Hebrew for “dove”)
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Cute Jewish Boy Names

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  1. Choose a name that’s as adorable as your baby.
    A lot of popular Jewish names are on the shorter side or end in a vowel sound, which many people find adorable! Other names sound more unique, but have cute meanings. Here are some examples:
    • Adi (Hebrew for “jewel”)[6]
    • Adir (Hebrew for “strong, mighty”)
    • Alon (Hebrew for “oak tree”)[7]
    • Ami (Hebrew for “my people”)
    • Anan (Hebrew for “cloud”)
    • Ber (Yiddish for “bear”)
    • Chaim (Hebrew for “life”)
    • Chen (Hebrew for “grace”)
    • Chesed (Hebrew for “kindness, goodness”)
    • Dar (Hebrew for “mother of pearl”)
    • Dori (Hebrew for “my generation”)
    • Elior (Hebrew for “my God is my light”)
    • Ephraim (Hebrew for “fruitful”)
    • Eyal (Hebrew for “might, strength”)
    • Fishel (Hebrew for “little fish”)
    • Gai (Hebrew for “valley”)
    • Herschel (Yiddish for “deer”)
    • Idan (Hebrew for “era”)
    • Kfir (Hebrew for “lion cub”)
    • Kobi (Hebrew for “my heel”)
    • Lev (Hebrew for “heart”)
    • Micah (Hebrew for “Who is like God?”)
    • Neta (Hebrew for “plant, shrub”)
    • Noy (Hebrew for “beauty”)
    • Ori (Hebrew for “my light”)
    • Not sure if you’re having a boy or a girl? Check out our “Hebrew Names for Girls” article for some feminine options!
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Raven Minyard, BA. Raven Minyard received her BA in English and Creative Writing from Sweet Briar College in 2020. While in college, she served as the Coeditor-in-Chief of Sweet Briar's literary magazine Red Clay and has since gone on to write for publications such as The Zillennial Zine and Halloween Every Night. Raven recalls reading articles from wikiHow's early days during her childhood and is thrilled to now write for their content team. She enjoys learning about new interests and topics with each article she writes and hopes to help audiences of all backgrounds continue to learn new and exciting things.
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