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Hebrew Names for Boys

  1. Jaiden

    • Origin:

      Hebrew variation of Jadon, modern invention

    • Description:

      Jaiden could be a variation of the Hebrew name Jadon, meaning "thankful", however, it may also be a modern invention, taking inspiration from Hayden and Aiden and combining it with the popular J- sound of James, Jason, and Jacob. While it has declined in use in the US in recent years, and is less popular than Jayden or Jaden, when combined with all its other spelling variations, it will still feel like a Top 50 name.
  2. Elihu

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah is God"

    • Description:

      Rarely used in the last two centuries, but might be worth dusting off and holding up to the light.
  3. Yada

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "he knew"

    • Description:

      Anyone who ever saw "Seinfeld" wouldn't be able to resist adding a couple more "yada" 's. Also a bit too close to Yoda.
  4. Mattie

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Matthew, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      Mattie ranked among the Top 1000 for boys a century ago, in the heyday of the nickname-name. Today, few parents would dream of putting it on the birth certificate, preferring it as a short form for the perennially-popular Matthew. Mattie is in the Top 1000 in the U.S. for girls.
  5. Zahavi

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "gold"

    • Description:

      A Middle Eastern name rarely heard here, but with a certain swashbuckling charm.
  6. Hazaiah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew variation of Chazaiah

    • Meaning:

      "God has seen"

    • Description:

      With more parents turning to biblical names like Ezekiel and Isaiah, this could prove a quasi-unique alternative in a similar -- if more Orthodox -- vein.
  7. Aleph

    • Origin:

      First letter of the Hebrew alphabet and Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "chief, number one"

    • Description:

      Aleph came into the spotlight when chosen by Israel-born Natalie Portman for her son. Alef is a more common spelling of these related Hebrew baby names.
  8. Yosef

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah increases"

    • Description:

      A widely used Hebrew form of Joseph, with a sophisticated and continental air.
  9. Jaydon

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Jayden and Jadon

    • Description:

      Jadon is the original Biblical form of this name, but Jayden is by far the most popular spelling, currently in the Top 20. Jaydon is borrowing from both versions, but not improving the name in the process. At Number 999 in 2015, it's in danger of dropping of the charts for good.
  10. Japheth

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "expansion"

    • Description:

      This name of a son of Noah, whose descendants were said to have populated Europe, was well used by the seventeenth century Pilgrims. Pronunciation challenges would seem to hinder its chances for resurgence today, but "Ja" names and obscure Old Testament names are both trendy these days, so you never know.
  11. Azarias

    • Origin:

      Hebrew, variation of Azariah

    • Meaning:

      "God has helped"

    • Description:

      This is another form of the name the angel Raphael assumes for himself when he becomes human. One of the few attractive Biblical names that has not yet been discovered by modern parents, Azarias is certainly ripe for the taking.
  12. Koren

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "gleaming"

    • Description:

      An unusual, sensitive, and gently attractive Hebrew name.
  13. Jarden

    • Description:

      Jarden is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a modern variation of Jordan, which comes from the Hebrew name for the Jordan River, meaning "flowing down" or "descend." Alternatively, it could be related to the French word "jardin" meaning "garden." The name has a contemporary feel while maintaining a connection to established names. With its two syllables and strong consonant sounds, Jarden projects a modern, masculine energy. The name remains relatively uncommon, making it appealing to parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible and easy to pronounce. Its natural associations give it an earthy, grounded quality.

  14. Shlomo

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "his peace"

    • Description:

      Rarely, if ever, heard outside the Jewish community.
  15. Ephram

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Ephraim, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "fruitful, fertile, productive"

    • Description:

      The Ephram spelling, a phonetic spin on the original, may gain ground as it's the one used for the hero's name in the novel Ruby by Cynthia Bond, the new pick for Oprah's book club.
  16. Yarden

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "to flow down, descend"

    • Description:

      The name from which Jordan arose, Yarden has a nice combination of river imagery and a sound connoting a garden. Like Jordan, used for both sexes.
  17. Dalfon

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "raindrop"

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "brilliance"

    • Description:

      Also a synonym for the Hebrew month of Iyar, which usuually falls in May, would work and play well with others like Zev and Lev.
  19. Saar

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "storm"

    • Description:

      With its appealing double-a configuration, this is the name of an Israeli kibbutz on the Galilee beach. For girls, Saar is a popular modern name in the Netherlands, a shortened form of Sarah.
  20. Javan

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "Greece"

    • Description:

      A son of Noah in the Bible who is also thought to be an ancestor of the Greek people and the guardian angel of Greece. An alternative to Jason or Jayden, perhaps.