415+ Hebrew Boy Names
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Tzvi
Hebrew
"gazelle"
Tzvi is a Top 100 pick in Israel. It's a cool, sharp-sounding name which would make for a great distinctive alternative to Levi. A famous historical bearer is Shabbetai Tzvi or Zevi, an Ottoman rabbi…
Othniel
Hebrew
"lion of god, or strength of god"
Othniel is mentioned in the Bible and Tanakh (in the Book of Judges) where he is the first of the biblical judges mentioned. Othniel was related to Caleb, which might make these two names a nice…
Elul
Hebrew
Another culture's version of the month-naming tradition: this is the sixth month of the Jewish calendar.
Zohar
Hebrew
"light, brilliance"
Though this name is used for both boys and girls in Israel, in the U.S. it sounds decidedly masculine, with Zohara the feminine form. Has a futuristic macho feel.
Elihu
Hebrew
"Jehovah is God"
Rarely used in the last two centuries, but might be worth dusting off and holding up to the light.
Lazer
Yiddish variation of Eliezer or Lazarus
"God helps"
Lazer has some biblical cred as a form of Eliezer, Eleazar, or Lazarus, all relatives, and it's also a modern bad boy name a la Ranger and Breaker. Our recommendation would be to use one of the…
Enos
Hebrew
"mankind"
A thundering biblical name - belonging to a grandson of Adam and Eve, also known as Enosh - that hasn't made as much of a comeback as similar Enoch. Enos is also a book in the Book of Mormon, and the…
Esau
Hebrew
"hairy"
A once neglected Biblical name, not seen in the US popularity charts since 1902, Esau has been seeing renewed interest in recent years. Appealing perhaps to those looking for alternatives to Elias,…
Eleazar
Hebrew
"God helps"
Eleazar is a distinguished Biblical name--in which it appears several times-- ripe for the picking following the stardom of Eli, Elijah, and other similar names. Eleazar is also a Twilight name,…
Eliaz
Hebrew
"Jehovah is God"
The final letter makes the name more unusual and adds some zest. Downside: Sure to be confusion with Elias.
Gadiel
Hebrew, Arabic
"God is my fortune"
A lesser-known archangel, but the name is probably best known today on comedian Gadiel Del Orte. Thanks to him, and the trend for biblical-sounding names, Gadiel has been rising in recent years.
Gahan
Hebrew
"the Lord is gracious"
Rare Scottish variant of John, with multicultural overtones.
Galil
Hebrew
"rolling hills, cylinder"
Refers to the hilly region of Galilee, an easily assimilated Israeli name.
Gallio
Hebrew
"milky"
One of the few biblical names ending in the upbeat o.
Eliakim
Hebrew
"God will raise up"
Little-used name borne by several biblical figures including a king. It would make an unexpected way to get the nickname Eli - or Kim.
Gavriel
Hebrew
"God is my strength"
An Israeli place-name as well as being the Hebrew form of Gabriel.
Gedaliah
Hebrew
"made great by Jehovah; God is great"
Gedaliah is an obscure Biblical name that appears several times in the Old Testament, most notably borne by a figure who ruled Judea under the Babylonians. Most prominently used in Israel, Gedaliah…
Gershom
Hebrew
"stranger, exodus"
Old Testament name of a son of Moses used by the Puritans, and now by Orthodox Jews.
Gil
Hebrew
"happiness"
Pronounced zheel, it's a dashing conquistador; as gill, it's the nice and slightly boring guy down the street.