415+ Hebrew Boy Names

Celebratory choice.

Spirited unisex Hebrew name.

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

Japhy Ryder was a hero of Jack Kerouac's Dharma Bums. Compared with Moses and Noah, Japhy sounds downright adorable and eminently baby-worthy.

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

The name given to Jacob/Yaacov after wrestling with God's angel, most often used without the initial Y.

Sharp and sleek, it refers to Benjamin being compared to a wolf in Genesis.

Certainly qualities desired for our sons.

What the Old Testament Rachel originally named Benjamin, before his father changed it; rarely heard today.

In Genesis, this is the name of a son of Abraham and Keturah, and it's also a place name. Negative meaning aside, Midian is an attractive name with deep roots that's exceedingly rare. They call that a Trifecta.

Place-name of a settlement in Galilee in Israel.

This biblical name, pronounced ahr yeh, is a not uncommon boys' name in Israel. It can also be spelled Aryeh , the most popular form by far, or Arieh. The feminine equivalent is Levi'a. Possible down side: Its similarity to the hot girl name Arya or Aria.

Most modern parents outside Israel would prefer Aaron.

This is one of several Hebrew names with the beginning syllable Chaz.

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

Looks modern, but sounds like the dated Ronnie.

While everyone may think you said "Harold," this name sounds more up-to-date. And if you get tired of explaining, you can always call him Harry.

This one may well be an undiscovered choice for many parents - it has a fabulous meaning, a sturdy surname-name appeal that is very on trend right now and several great namesakes including the Bartlett pear and the tome of quotations. Despite that third T, it could also be a favorite of The West Wing fans wanting to evoke fictional president Jed Bartlet.