Boy Names Lists · International Baby Names
Jewish Boy Names
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Abramuccio
Diminutive of Abramo, Judeo-Italian
"father of multitudes"
A rarely heard variation of Abraham — a significant religious figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Elai
Elai is a concise masculine name with multiple potential origins. In Hebrew, it can mean 'my God' or 'ascension,' while in Basque it may refer to a 'cheerful person.' The name also exists in Filipino…
Avraham
Variation of Abraham, Hebrew
"father of multitudes"
A more scriptural way to spell Abraham.
Eisen
German surname
"iron, iron cutter"
In German, the word eisen means "iron." It was adapted as a surname for Ashkenazi Jews — many of which were ornamental and had no ties to one's family history. Metals such as gold (Gold), silver…
Eiran
Hebrew
"watchful; vigilant"
A variation of Eran, the name of one of Ephraim's grandsons in the Old Testament.
Avniel
Hebrew
"God is my strength"
Ami
Hebrew
"trustworthy, reliable"
A masculine name from the Old Testament, but would likely be confused for Amy.
Ehud
Hebrew
Biblical judge from the Old Testament.
Efraim
Efraim is a variation of Ephraim, a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning "fruitful" or "productive." In the Old Testament, Ephraim was the second son of Joseph and founded one of the twelve tribes…
Avni
Diminutive of Avniel, Hebrew; Albanian
"God is my strength; helper"
Avni is derived from Avniel, a Hebrew first and surname with a strong meaning. It is also a separate masculine Albanian name meaning "helper." The nickname Avni has a fresh, gender-neutral feel,…
Eber
Diminutive of Eberhard, German
"brave boar"
Eber is far more approachable than its full forbidding form.
Avner
Avner is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'father of light' or 'my father is a lamp,' composed of 'av' (father) and 'ner' (light or lamp). It appears in the Bible as the name of King Saul's…
Alvy
Diminutive of Alvin, English
"noble friend; friend of the elves"
Alvie is the spelling parents tend to prefer, and may rise along with Archie, Alfie, and Albie. The Alvy variation is strongly associated with Alvy Singer, Woody Allen's character in Annie Hall .
Adir
Hebrew
"majestic, noble"
A strong, masculine name hardly heard outside the Hebrew-speaking community.
Dovid
Yiddish variation of David, Hebrew
"beloved"
An entirely Jewish form of David, with the handsome nickname Dov.
Dovi
Dovi is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, meaning "bear" or derived from the word for strength. In Jewish tradition, it's sometimes used as a nickname for Dov or as a standalone name. Dovi…
Aviv
Hebrew
"springtime, freshness, youth"
Strongly associated with the city of Tel Aviv. For girls, may be lengthened to Aviva; for boys, might be better abbreviated to Avi.
Dovev
Hebrew
"whisper"
Soft yet strong.
Dovber
Hebrew, Yiddish
"bear"
A combination of the Hebrew Dov, and Yiddish Ber — both of which mean "bear".
Avigdor
Avigdor is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'father of protection' or 'protector.' The name combines 'avi' meaning 'my father' or 'father of' with 'gedor' meaning 'fence' or 'protection.'…