Boy Names Lists · International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Variation of Yahel, Hebrew
"to shine"
Yahel is a unisex name used more for girls in Israel and boys in the US. Yaheli was only found for girls in the US last year.
Hebrew
"he will bear fruit; to prosper"
Familiar but distinctive, Yaniv is a Hebrew name with an uplifting meaning. In Jewish culture, it is associated with abundance, hope for the future, and signs of God’s blessing. Yaniv is also a…
Hebrew variation of Jedidiah, "beloved of God"
"beloved of God"
This spiritual name is a variation of Jedidiah - a name which as been climbing up the US charts. In the Bible, this name is bestowed upon Solomon by the prophet Nathan..
"preservation of God; congregation of God"
Older Biblical form of Jekuthiel.
"exalted by God"
A variation of Joram, a name featured in the Old Testament.
Yosel is a masculine name with Judaic origins, being a variant of Joseph or Yosef. The name carries the beautiful meaning 'God will add' or 'God shall increase.' Primarily used in Jewish communities,…
Yossel is a masculine name of Yiddish origin, serving as a diminutive form of Yosef (Joseph). The name Joseph comes from Hebrew, meaning 'God will add' or 'God will increase.' Yossel was particularly…
Diminutive of Yoav, Hebrew
"praise Jehovah"
Cute nickname with multicultural appeal — in addition to Yoav, Yovi could be short for names such as Yovan and Yovani.
Yudell is a masculine name with Yiddish origins, likely derived as a diminutive form of Yehuda (Judah). The name carries Jewish cultural heritage and was more common among Eastern European Jewish…
"stream"
Gender-neutral nickname typically used for Yuval, the modern Hebrew form of Jubal.
Zehavi is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the word 'zahav' meaning 'gold.' This modern Israeli name carries connotations of preciousness, value, and brilliance associated with the…
Yiddish surname
"son of Zelde"
Zeldin originated as a surname, designating the son of a Zelde, and feels like a fresh Jewish baby name for the 21st century.
Zelman is a masculine name with Yiddish origins, derived from the name Zalman, which itself is a variant of Solomon. The name Solomon comes from the Hebrew word 'shalom' meaning 'peace.' Zelman was…
Zevulun is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical Zebulun, who was the sixth son of Jacob and Leah in the Old Testament. The name means 'dwelling' or 'honor' in Hebrew. Zevulun…
Yiddish,"defender of men"
"defender of men"
Yiddish form of Alexander.
"lion cub"
While English speakers might think of the fermented milk drink (kefir) and Arabic speakers might be reminded of kafir (meaning "infidel"), Kfir is a Hebrew name with a leonine meaning. Sometimes…
"son of my people"
Combining the feel of sturdy Benjamin with the contemporary interest in Bellamy and Amias, this classic feeling double-barrelled name is of Hebrew origin. It blends the elements ben meaning "son"…
Hebrew form of Japheth
"enlarged"
A variation of the rare Biblical name, Japheth, Yefet is the Hebrew form of the Old Testament name, borne by one of the sons of Noah, whose descendants were said to have populated Europe. It is…
