Hebrew-Origin Baby Names — Meanings & U.S. Popularity

Quick answerHebrew-origin names come from Hebrew, the ancient language of the Hebrew Bible. Many carry meanings tied to faith, blessing or divine gifts, such as names meaning 'God has given' or 'God is gracious'. They have been used for centuries in Jewish communities and spread widely through biblical stories retold across many languages.

Noah From the Hebrew Noaḥ, meaning 'rest, repose'. Hebrew origin · #2 in the US (2024)
James From the Hebrew Ya'aqov via Greek and Latin, meaning 'supplanter'. Hebrew origin · #5 in the US (2024)
Elijah From the Hebrew Eliyyahu, meaning 'my God is Yahweh'. Hebrew origin · #8 in the US (2024)
Isaac From the Hebrew Yitsḥaq, meaning 'he will laugh'. Hebrew origin · #40 in the US (2024)
Abraham From the Hebrew Avraham, meaning 'father of many'. Hebrew origin · #204 in the US (2024)

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Popularity ranks are U.S. Social Security Administration figures for 2024; meanings and origins follow Behind the Name. Full source notes are in the project's data file notes.