Boy Names Lists · International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Hebrew
"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"
The oldest form of Matthew, from the Hebrew roots mattan , meaning "gift", and yah , "God". Also written as Mattitihiah, this form appears on several figures in the Old Testament, along with a priest…
"king"
A strong and regal sounding name that appears in the Old Testament, Melech is also spelled as Meilech and Melek. The name is related to Melchior — one of the three kings said to have visited Jesus —…
"chariot"
The name Merkaba comes from Merkabah Mysticism, a type of Jewish mysticism that was practiced during the first century.
English diminutive of Maurice and Morris
"dark-skinned"
An exceedingly friendly every-guy nickname that could rise alongside the likes of Ike, Sid, and Ned.
English
"town near the moor"
An English family name used a few generations ago as an Anglicization of Moses, but hardly heard since th 1950s.
Morty is a masculine name primarily used as a familiar diminutive of Morton or Mortimer, both of which have Old English and French origins meaning 'dead water' or 'still water.' With its friendly,…
Extremely rare Hebrew name, usually in the form of a surname.
Short form of Mordecai or Motshan, Hebrew, Romani, Oromo, Sanskrit
"follower of Marduk; delivered from the water; leader; pearl"
A cross-cultural name that manages to be grounded and playful at the same time, Moti is a friendly sounding choice with a variety of meanings. From its Hebrew origins, it is a short form of Mordecai,…
Motke is a masculine name of Yiddish origin, primarily used in Jewish communities as a diminutive or nickname for Mordechai (Hebrew) or Mordecai. The name Mordechai itself has Persian roots and…
Motl is a masculine name of Yiddish origin, typically used as a diminutive form of Mordecai (Hebrew for 'warrior'). The name gained literary recognition through the character Motl in Sholem…
Yiddish variation of Mordecai, Hebrew
"follower of Marduk"
Mottel, also spelled Motl or Motel, was once a common Yiddish name in Ashkenazi Jewish communities. It's never been recorded on the US charts, but the feminine variation, Mattel, is beginning to rise…
"sweet herbs"
The double a makes it special.
"cultured and enlightened"
Certainly qualities desired for our sons.
Nehorai is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'light' or 'my light.' It appears in Jewish religious texts, particularly in the Talmud where Rabbi Nehorai was a respected sage. The name derives…
"plant; God has given"
This botanical Hebrew name is predominantly used on girls, however it is traditionally a unisex name that is used on boys too.
Diminutive of Yaniv, Hebrew; Neville, English; or Nevin, Irish
"he will prosper; new town; holy"
Short and strong multicultural option for a son. Nev Schulman (born Yaniv) is the creator of the MTV series Catfish .
"oasis"
Nirel is a masculine Hebrew name that carries beautiful spiritual significance. It combines the elements 'nir' meaning 'plowed field' or 'light' with 'el' meaning 'God' or 'divine power.' The name…
"miracle"
Though the accent falls on the second syllable, people will mistake this name of the first month of the Jewish calendar or for the Japanese car.
"brightness"
A masculine name in the Old Testament, but used contemporarily as a feminine name. It is borne by the son of King David in the Bible and could make an interesting alternative to Noah. Noga is an…
