Hebrew names
The 90 most-given names of Hebrew origin in the US today.
- Noahboy · From Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'#2 · 20,358
- Jamesboy · He who supplants #8 · 11,945
- Elijahboy · From Hebrew 'Eliyahu', meaning 'my God is Yahweh' or 'the Lord is my God'#9 · 11,111
- Mateoboy · Spanish form of Matthew#4 · 11,045
- Isabellagirl · Italian/Spanish elaboration of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'devoted to God'#8 · 10,666
- Benjaminboy · Son of the right hand (or son of the south) #14 · 9,762
- Leviboy · Hebrew name meaning 'joined, attached'#15 · 9,642
- Eliasboy · Greek form of Elijah, from Hebrew 'Eliyahu' meaning 'my God is Yahweh' or 'the Lord is my God'#17 · 8,837
- Jackboy · Medieval English pet form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'#18 · 8,748
- Samuelboy · From the Hebrew Shemu'el meaning 'name of God,' with a folk reading of 'God has heard' from the biblical birth narrative#25 · 8,334
- Elianagirl · From Hebrew El-Ana meaning 'God has answered me'#5 · 8,191
- Ezraboy · Help#24 · 8,126
- Michaelboy · Who is like God? #23 · 8,094
- Danielboy · God is my judge #28 · 8,085
- Johnboy · God is gracious #26 · 8,027
- Ethanboy · Strong, firm, enduring #10 · 7,852
- Avagirl · Likely from Latin 'avis' (bird) or a short form of Hebrew Chava (life)#16 · 7,732
- Santiagoboy · Spanish form of Saint James#30 · 7,554
- Asherboy · From Hebrew meaning 'happy, blessed, fortunate'#33 · 7,456
- Josephboy · He will add #34 · 7,303
- Matthewboy · Gift of God #36 · 7,003
- Davidboy · Beloved #39 · 6,794
- Elizabethgirl · My God is an oath (or abundance) #23 · 6,760
- Gabrielboy · From Hebrew Gavri'el, meaning 'God is my strength'#42 · 6,569
- Elliegirl · Diminutive of Eleanor, Ellen, or Elizabeth#33 · 6,176
- Jacobboy · He who supplants or grabs the heel #46 · 6,152
- Ariagirl · In Italian, a musical solo composition (from 'air')#11 · 6,130
- Isaacboy · From Hebrew Yitzhak meaning 'he will laugh' or 'laughter'#49 · 5,953
- Ellagirl · Originally a Norman short form of Germanic names containing 'alles' meaning 'other'#37 · 5,831
- Giannagirl · Italian short form of Giovanna (the feminine form of Giovanni/John), from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'God is gracious'#39 · 5,634
- Josiahboy · Hebrew name meaning 'God supports' or 'God heals'#67 · 5,509
- Isaiahboy · From Hebrew Yeshayahu meaning 'salvation of the Lord' or 'God is salvation'#60 · 5,267
- Calebboy · From Hebrew 'Kalev', meaning 'dog' or 'whole-hearted devotion'#47 · 5,217
- Ezekielboy · From Hebrew Yechezkel meaning 'God strengthens' or 'strength of God'#56 · 5,091
- Nathanboy · From Hebrew Natan, meaning 'He (God) has given'#69 · 4,975
- Abigailgirl · My father is joyful #51 · 4,941
- Milagirl · Slavic short form of names containing 'mil-' meaning 'gracious, dear'#24 · 4,796
- Joshuaboy · God is salvation #76 · 4,773
- Naomigirl · Hebrew name meaning 'pleasantness'#50 · 4,644
- Sadiegirl · Pet form of Sarah, meaning 'princess' in Hebrew#66 · 4,168
- Axelboy · Scandinavian/German form of Absalom#80 · 4,140
- Delilahgirl · From Hebrew meaning 'delicate' or 'languishing'#62 · 4,137
- Josephinegirl · French feminine form of Joseph#69 · 4,126
- Aaronboy · From Hebrew Aharon, possibly meaning 'high mountain' or 'exalted'#82 · 4,041
- Hannahgirl · Grace or favor #53 · 3,973
- Ianboy · Scottish Gaelic form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'#97 · 3,924
- Adrielboy · From Hebrew Adriel meaning 'flock of God' or 'God is my majesty'#98 · 3,921
- Edenunisex · From Hebrew 'eden' meaning 'delight, pleasure'#89 · 3,913
- Leahgirl · From Hebrew 'Le'ah', possibly meaning 'weary' or 'cow'#40 · 3,880
- Jeremiahboy · God will uplift or God has appointed#99 · 3,840
- Jonathanboy · God has given #81 · 3,822
- Micahboy · Hebrew name meaning 'who is like God?', a rhetorical affirmation of God's uniqueness#92 · 3,817
- Mayagirl · From Sanskrit meaning 'illusion' or 'magic'#61 · 3,712
- Joseboy · Spanish form of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef meaning 'God will add' or 'God will increase'#107 · 3,678
- Eithanboy · Variant spelling of Ethan#10 · 3,636
- Adamboy · From Hebrew 'adam', meaning 'man' or 'earth/ground', referring to humanity formed from earth#109 · 3,501
- Eliboy · Hebrew name meaning 'my God' or 'high, exalted'#111 · 3,418
- Madelyngirl · Modern variant of Madeline, from Mary Magdalene, ultimately from Hebrew 'Magdala' meaning 'tower'#13 · 3,362
- Amirboy · From Arabic amir meaning 'prince' or 'commander'#105 · 3,297
- Jordanunisex · To flow down or descend #255 · 3,235
- Aylagirl · In Hebrew, variant of Eilah meaning 'oak tree'#76 · 3,149
- Madelinegirl · French form of Magdalene, from Hebrew 'Migdal', meaning 'tower' or 'woman from Magdala'#13 · 3,086
- Josiegirl · Diminutive of Josephine, from Hebrew 'Yosef' meaning 'God will add' or 'God will increase'#102 · 3,021
- Emmettboy · English surname used as a given name, derived from a diminutive of Emma#112 · 2,950
- Giovanniboy · Italian form of John, from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'God is gracious'#115 · 2,939
- Mariagirl · Latinate form of Mary/Miriam#107 · 2,887
- Jonahboy · From Hebrew 'Yonah' meaning 'dove'#137 · 2,828
- Amariunisex · Of African (Yoruba/Amharic) origin meaning 'eternal' or 'strength'#352 · 2,804
- Elliottunisex · English surname derived from Elijah, from Hebrew meaning 'my God is Yahweh'#425 · 2,776
- Sarahgirl · Princess or noblewoman #64 · 2,710
- Malachiboy · From Hebrew Mal'akhi meaning 'my messenger' or 'my angel'#79 · 2,692
- Jamesonboy · Patronymic surname meaning 'son of James'#153 · 2,609
- Aaliyahgirl · From Arabic 'aliya', meaning 'high, exalted, sublime'#45 · 2,607
- Nathanielboy · Gift of God#125 · 2,565
- Gabriellagirl · Italian feminine form of Gabriel#86 · 2,545
- Annagirl · Latin form of Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'#128 · 2,521
- Zionboy · Hebrew name of a citadel in the center of Jerusalem, also used to refer to the Jewish homeland and to heaven#143 · 2,496
- Matteoboy · Italian form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God'#4 · 2,455
- Elianboy · Dutch variant of names beginning with Eli, such as Elijah or Elisabeth#158 · 2,448
- Elliotboy · My God is Yahweh#73 · 2,417
- Evanboy · Welsh form of John, ultimately from Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'#163 · 2,412
- Judeboy · From Hebrew 'Yehudah' (Judah) meaning praised or he will be praised#170 · 2,384
- Elizagirl · Short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'my God is abundance'#134 · 2,370
- Diegoboy · Spanish form of Santiago/James, ultimately from Hebrew 'Yaakov' meaning 'supplanter'#173 · 2,351
- Juanboy · Spanish form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'#175 · 2,318
- Shilohunisex · Hebrew: tranquil, peaceful, or 'his gift'#297 · 2,318
- Esthergirl · Possibly from Hebrew or Persian meaning 'star'#139 · 2,277
- Ivanboy · Slavic form of John, ultimately from Hebrew Yohanan meaning 'God is gracious'#160 · 2,240
- Elsiegirl · Scottish diminutive of Elizabeth#146 · 2,236
- Marygirl · English form of Miriam/Maria#156 · 2,230
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