415+ Hebrew Boy Names

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

Rare Scottish variant of John, with multicultural overtones.

Soft yet strong.

Less than zero chance of crossing into the mainstream. It shockingly appeared for the first time on the US Top 1000 in 2017.

Unfortunately, everyone will just hear Jared.

Not one of the five hundred names of Muhammad, but that of his uncle.

Along with Shem and Japheth, a son of Noah with a name that's almost never used -- for more obvious reasons than those of his brothers.

A more scriptural way to spell Abraham.

In Exodus, a son of Aaron: an interesting, undiscovered Old Testament name.

Whether you're looking for an unexpected nickname for the imposing Abraham or a fresh spin on the Biblical classic, this highly unusual variation might appeal to namers with a sense of adventure.

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.

Old Testament name of a son of Moses used by the Puritans, and now by Orthodox Jews.

Eliyahu is the Hebrew form of the increasingly popular Biblical prophet name Elijah, also found in forms Elias and Eli. There were 100 boys given the name Eliyahu in the U.S. in 2012. Its upside is that it's one of the most distinctive forms of the name, but that final yahoo may prove difficult.

Anyone who ever saw "Seinfeld" wouldn't be able to resist adding a couple more "yada" 's. Also a bit too close to Yoda.

This name of a minor Hebrew prophet in the Old Testament is rarely heard outside the Jewish culture.

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

A biblical name that was used in colonial times, but which has an unpleasant sound to the modern ear.