415+ Hebrew Boy Names

Think of this as the Hebrew equivalent of Benedict or Benito; best for observant Jews.

Abijah is a truly unusual, truly unisex, truly appealing biblical name. There were several male Abijahs in the Bible, one of them, known as Abijah of Judah, was the fourth king of the House of David, and also a couple of females.

Definitely a name you won't hear in every playground, Dalfon (also spelled Dalphon) is a highly unusual weather name with a distinctive sound.

Famous violinist-conductor Pinchas Zuckerman is the most famous modern bearer; the biblical Pinchas was the son of Eleazar and the grandson of Aaron -- both preferable name choices.

More orthodox spelling of a name that also appears as Hazaiah and Hazaia. An obscure Biblical choice that has some modern zest.

Soft yet strong.

Too bad everyone in this country will tend to hear Ronnie.

Rare Scottish variant of John, with multicultural overtones.

Positive meaning -- and a choice of spelling variations.

Zakk is an ekstra-kinetic spelling of a short form that's more and more often standing on its own, also as Zac, Zak, Zach, and Zack. This version is largely associated with musician Zakk Wylde.

When considering the playground years, might be too close to gory.

Colonial Americans used many Biblical names forgotten by modern baby namers; this is an Old Testament descendant of Shem. If Moses and Noah can come back, why not Abimael and brethren?

Little-used name borne by several biblical figures including a king. It would make an unexpected way to get the nickname Eli - or Kim.

The original form of the Hebrew Meyer.

Double exposure: 1970s rock sensation (Mamma Mia) and scholar/diplomat name in Israel.

The Hebrew version of Joel has a pleasant, almost jolly sound.

More common -- when it was common -- with the Meyer spelling.

Variant of Enoch with little appeal.

Prince of the tribe of Zebulon in the Exodus, everyone will misunderstand this as Elias, with a stuffed nose.

Joab is the biblical name of an advisor of David, who led many military victories, and is surely much more usable than the burdened Job. A similar option is Joah, a possible replacement for Jonah or Noah.