Boaz
How to say it: BOH-az · /ˈboʊæz/
Hebrew name meaning 'swiftness' or 'strength'; biblical figure in the Book of Ruth.
Boaz was the 822nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 268 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 95% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #694 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #822 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 268 |
| Share of births | 1 in 12,370 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +95% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #694 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all use of Boaz has come recently, with the 2020s marking its high point. Further growth looks probable ahead.
What goes with it
Crisp and breathy with a strong core, it holds a biblical character. Bo sits ready as a short form, while Gideon offers a kindred brother.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Boaz is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Boaz
- Boaz Myhill (born 1982)Association football player
- Boaz Yakin (born 1966)American screenwriter and film director
- Boaz Meylink (born 1984)Dutch rower
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