Names That Mean Brother

Hiram is the kind of forgotten biblical name that adventurous parents who wish to move beyond David and Daniel are beginning to reconsider--even though it has bits of its old stiff-collared image clinging to it, along with a little hillbilly feel as well.

A simple and streamlined Biblical name, Joah borne by several figures in the Old Testament. Meaning "Yahweh is his brother" or "brother of God", it could be an unexpected way to honor a family Joe or an alternative to the popular Noah, Josiah, and Jonah.

The Navajo word for "brother" bears resemblance to the biblical place name Shiloh. If you have Navajo heritage, this is one to consider.

Originally a nickname, this has become a given name in Sweden, albeit rare. It's much more common as a middle, however.

Brolin — inspired by actor Josh — has been used sparingly as a boy name since 2007. Most instances of the surname come from the Swedish derivation, meaning "bridge," however, Josh Brolin's surname is a variation of the German name Brüderlin, meaning "brother."

Despite its brotherly meaning, sounds rather formal and cold.

A Top 50 name in Finland, deriving from a colloquial word for "brother".

Efe is derived from the Greek word éfivos, meaning "adolescent."

Double-barreled Turkish name with a great meaning for an eldest son.

A vintage addition to the Riley/Miley/Wiley/Kylie brigade.

One of the more unfamiliar Nordic choices, a perfect set-up for the nickname Brody.

Short form of the Biblical name Abiah or Abijah, meaning "my father is God".

A rising combination in Turkey.

Variant of Ahinoam

Also spelled Achinoam, this Biblical name belonged to wives of both King Saul and King David.