Boy Names Lists · International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Judeo-Italian
"joy, happiness"
Schmuel is the Yiddish variant of the Hebrew name Samuel (שְׁמוּאֵל/Shmuel). It carries the same meaning as its Hebrew counterpart: 'name of God' or 'God has heard.' This name has deep significance…
Hebrew
"Shabbat"
A Jewish name traditionally given to boys born on a Shabbat, Shabtai boasts a fun -i ending and the cool nickname Tai.
"dawn"
Shel is a concise masculine name with multiple origins and meanings. Most commonly, it's a shortened form of Sheldon, which has Old English roots meaning 'valley with steep sides.' It gained notable…
Yiddish variation of Shimon, Hebrew
"to be heard"
Shimmel is the Yiddish variation of Shimon, which is derived from the name Simon.
Shir is a concise masculine name with diverse cultural roots. In Hebrew, it means 'song' or 'poem,' reflecting artistic expression and beauty. In Persian culture, it means 'lion,' symbolizing…
Simchai is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, derived from 'simcha' (שִׂמְחָה), meaning 'joy' or 'happiness.' The 'i' ending likely represents a possessive form, essentially meaning 'my joy.' This…
Sroel is a rare masculine name that serves as a Yiddish variant of Israel. The name Israel has deep biblical roots, originating from Hebrew meaning 'one who struggles with God' or 'God contends.'…
"autumn"
A unisex season name that's rare in the US: it hasn't been in the charts for boys or girls since the early 2000s.
Teive is an uncommon masculine name with obscure origins, possibly deriving from Portuguese or Sephardic Jewish heritage. It may be related to the surname Teive found in Portuguese-speaking regions…
"tree"
A unisex name of Hebrew origin with a nature-inspired meaning. In the Bible, it is given to a male character, one of the 12 sons of Ishmael, however, in Yiddish, it is a variation of the feminine…
Hebrew, Yiddish
"world, universe"
Derived from the Hebrew word for "universe, macrocosm, world", this modern choice may appeal to those who like Evren for its meaning.
Tov is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, meaning 'good' or 'goodness.' It represents positive qualities and virtuous character traits. While not common in Western countries, Tov has significance…
"good"
A variation of Tobit in Hebrew and a form of Tobias in Belarusian, Tovi ultimately comes from the Hebrew meaning "good".
Tzefanyah is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, representing the more traditional form of the biblical name Zephaniah. It means "Yahweh has hidden" or "Yahweh has treasured." In the Hebrew Bible,…
"Jehovah is my strength"
Despite its biblical pedigree and popularity in Israel, it has far too many ties to the lethal submachine gun to find many fans here.
An extra zesty variation of Uzi, but not one that comes recommended — it’s strongly associated with the submachine gun.
"He will rejoice"
A name of Hebrew origin that is taken from the book of Psalms, and which celebrates the salvation and strength God is said to give to those who obey him.
"wish, God will help me"
