Hebrew baby names with meanings
Hebrew names come from the language of the Bible — names like Noah, Elijah, Hannah, Sarah and Abigail, rich with faith and scriptural meaning. This page collects 127 Hebrew names — 74 for boys, 53 for girls and 0 for unisex — with every meaning and gender shown at a glance, so you can shortlist the ones that speak to you.
Among the most popular Hebrew boy names are Noah, Daniel, Elijah, David, while top girl picks include Abigail, Adina, Ahava, Beth. Names are ordered by popularity rank, with classics and rising favourites mixed together.
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Popular Hebrew names
The most popular Hebrew names first, with meaning, origin and gender for easy comparison.
| Name | Meaning | Origin | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noah | Rest, comfort | Hebrew | boy |
| Daniel | God is my judge | Hebrew | boy |
| Elijah | My God is Yahweh | Hebrew | boy |
| David | Beloved | Hebrew | boy |
| Samuel | Heard by God | Hebrew | boy |
| Joseph | God increases | Hebrew | boy |
| Abel | Breath, fleeting | Hebrew | boy |
| Adam | Man, of the earth | Hebrew | boy |
| Ari | Lion | Hebrew | boy |
| Ariel | Lion of God | Hebrew | boy |
| Asher | Fortunate, blessed | Hebrew | boy |
| Baruch | Blessed | Hebrew | boy |
| Boaz | Swift, strength | Hebrew | boy |
| Caleb | Wholehearted, faithful | Hebrew | boy |
| Eli | Ascended, lifted up | Hebrew | boy |
| Eliezer | My God is help | Hebrew | boy |
| Emanuel | God with us | Hebrew | boy |
| Etan | Strong, firm | Hebrew | boy |
| Ezra | Help, helper | Hebrew | boy |
| Gideon | Hewer, mighty warrior | Hebrew | boy |
| Isaac | He will laugh | Hebrew | boy |
| Jacob | Supplanter, holder of the heel | Hebrew | boy |
| Jesse | Gift, wealth | Hebrew | boy |
| Joel | Yahweh is God | Hebrew | boy |
| Jonathan | Gift of God | Hebrew | boy |
| Joshua | God is salvation | Hebrew | boy |
| Judah | Praised | Hebrew | boy |
| Levi | Joined, attached | Hebrew | boy |
| Michael | Who is like God | Hebrew | boy |
| Moses | Drawn out of water | Hebrew | boy |
| Nathan | Giver, given | Hebrew | boy |
| Reuben | Behold, a son | Hebrew | boy |
| Saul | Asked for, prayed for | Hebrew | boy |
| Seth | Appointed, placed | Hebrew | boy |
| Solomon | Peaceful | Hebrew | boy |
| Abigail | Father's joy | Hebrew | girl |
| Adina | Delicate, gentle | Hebrew | girl |
| Ahava | Love | Hebrew | girl |
| Beth | House of God | Hebrew | girl |
| Deborah | Bee | Hebrew | girl |
| Delilah | Delicate, languishing | Hebrew | girl |
| Eden | Delight, paradise | Hebrew | girl |
| Eliana | God has answered | Hebrew | girl |
| Elizabeth | God is my oath | Hebrew | girl |
| Esther | Star, hidden | Hebrew | girl |
| Hannah | Grace, favour | Hebrew | girl |
| Hadassah | Myrtle tree | Hebrew | girl |
| Leah | Weary, delicate | Hebrew | girl |
| Liora | My light | Hebrew | girl |
| Miriam | Wished-for child, bitter sea | Hebrew | girl |
| Naomi | Pleasantness, sweet | Hebrew | girl |
| Rachel | Ewe, innocent | Hebrew | girl |
| Rebecca | To bind, captivating | Hebrew | girl |
| Ruth | Companion, friend | Hebrew | girl |
| Sarah | Princess | Hebrew | girl |
| Shoshana | Lily, rose | Hebrew | girl |
| Tamar | Date palm | Hebrew | girl |
| Zipporah | Bird, sparrow | Hebrew | girl |
| Aaron | High mountain, exalted | Hebrew | boy |
| Abner | Father of light | Hebrew | boy |
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Hebrew baby names FAQ
What are popular Hebrew baby boy names?
Popular Hebrew boy names include Noah, Daniel, Elijah, David. There are 74 Hebrew boy names in our collection, each with its meaning and origin shown in the table below.
What are popular Hebrew baby girl names?
Popular Hebrew girl names include Abigail, Adina, Ahava, Beth. You will find 53 Hebrew girl names in the list below, sorted by popularity with meanings included.
What does Hebrew origin mean in baby names?
Hebrew names come from the language of the Bible — names like Noah, Elijah, Hannah, Sarah and Abigail, rich with faith and scriptural meaning.