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.

Joah is a simple but obscure Biblical name, the name of four men in the Old Testament. Joah could be the perfect way to honor Grandpa Joe, or might be seen as a streamlined alternative to Josiah. Joah has so much basic appeal, in fact, that it just might be the next Noah.

Despite its brotherly meaning, sounds rather formal and cold.

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."

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

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

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

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

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

Variant of Ahinoam

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

A rising combination in Turkey.

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

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

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