415+ Hebrew Boy Names
- Eilon
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"oak tree"Description:
Eilon, a fraternal twin of the name Elon, was the Biblical grandson of Jacob. A rare name, Elon is getting some recent notice thanks to Tesla maker Elon Musk.
- Simcha
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"gladness, mirth, festivity"Description:
Celebratory choice.
- Bered
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"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.
- Aitan
- Abush
Origin:
Yiddish diminutive of AbrahamMeaning:
"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.
- Siomon
- Gedaliah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"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.
- Zared
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"trap"Description:
If there are too many Jareds in your neighborhood, you might want to consider this Hebrew alternative.
- Peretz
- Galil
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"rolling hills, cylinder"Description:
Refers to the hilly region of Galilee, an easily assimilated Israeli name.
- Porat
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"fruitful, productive"Description:
A name that is used to describe a handsome or clever boy, and is also an Israeli place-name.
- Avrom
- Avshalom
- Poriel
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"fruit of God"Description:
An obscure Hebrew name that would not be many parents' first choice.
- Pagiel
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God allots"Description:
Undiscovered, but somewhat awkward Old Testament choice: he was the head of the tribe of Asher.
- Guryon
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"young lion"Description:
Hebrew name rarely heard in the U. S. , making it a distinctive choice.
- Jareb
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"he will struggle"Description:
Unfortunately, everyone will just hear Jared.
- Yakim
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"he will establish"Description:
One of many Hebrew Y names kept alive in Israel and in American religious communities.
- Gidon