415+ Hebrew Boy Names

  1. Amahl
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "hard labor"
    • Description:

      Known from the Menotti opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors, this is a subdued and gentle name.
  2. Aitan
    • Abush
      • Origin:

        Yiddish diminutive of Abraham
      • Meaning:

        "Father of multitudes"
      • Description:

        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.
    • Avrom
      • Bered
        • Origin:

          Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "hail"
        • Description:

          Mentioned in the Old Testament as both a place-name and a grandson of Ephraim, this would make a fairly obscure biblical choice.
      • Zared
        • Origin:

          Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "trap"
        • Description:

          If there are too many Jareds in your neighborhood, you might want to consider this Hebrew alternative.
      • Simcha
        • Origin:

          Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "gladness, mirth, festivity"
        • Description:

          Celebratory choice.
      • Gedaliah
        • Origin:

          Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "made great by Jehovah"
        • Description:

          Gedaliah is a somewhat obscure biblical figure who ruled Judea under the Babylonians. In the past it has mainly been used by Jewish parents, but now it has some potential as an unusual name with that stylish Old Testament sound.
      • Peretz
        • Poriel
          • Origin:

            Hebrew
          • Meaning:

            "fruit of God"
          • Description:

            An obscure Hebrew name that would not be many parents' first choice.
        • Siomon
          • Galil
            • Origin:

              Hebrew
            • Meaning:

              "rolling hills, cylinder"
            • Description:

              Refers to the hilly region of Galilee, an easily assimilated Israeli name.
          • Avshalom
            • Porat
              • Origin:

                Hebrew
              • Meaning:

                "fruitful, productive"
              • Description:

                A name that is used to describe a handsome or clever boy, and is also an Israeli place-name.
            • Guryon
              • Origin:

                Hebrew
              • Meaning:

                "young lion"
              • Description:

                Hebrew name rarely heard in the U. S. , making it a distinctive choice.
            • Yakim
              • Origin:

                Hebrew
              • Meaning:

                "he will establish"
              • Description:

                One of many Hebrew Y names kept alive in Israel and in American religious communities.
            • Gidon
              • Jareb
                • Origin:

                  Hebrew
                • Meaning:

                  "he will struggle"
                • Description:

                  Unfortunately, everyone will just hear Jared.
              • Pagiel
                • Origin:

                  Hebrew
                • Meaning:

                  "God allots"
                • Description:

                  Undiscovered, but somewhat awkward Old Testament choice: he was the head of the tribe of Asher.