415+ Hebrew Boy Names

Soft yet strong.

Idiosyncratic Hebrew choice.

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

The name of an angel in the Zohar, Nuriel is related to the Arabic name Nur.

Not a traditional biblical choice, but the Philistine giant isn't a bad character as such, just a champion fighter who lost to the underdog. He has given his name to everything from insect species to roller coasters. In a time when we're seeing more biblical names with chequered associations — Leviathan and Cain spring to mind — Goliath may appeal to some.

Unusual Daniel relative.

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

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.

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

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

The original form of the Hebrew Meyer.

The double a makes it special.

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

An alternative to the formerly male Ariel, which is now in the grasp of "The Little Mermaid."

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?

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.

Positive meaning -- and a choice of spelling variations.

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

Rare Scottish variant of John, with multicultural overtones.