Hebrew boy names

Many Hebrew names encode their meaning directly into the language—Jacob means "heel-grabber," Daniel means "God is my judge." See how the names you choose reflect specific virtues, family legacies, and theological ideas from the Torah.

  1. David Beloved #1
  2. Jacob Holder of the heel, Supplanter #1
  3. Daniel God is my judge #5
  4. Elijah My God is Yahweh, The Lord Is My God #14
  5. Adam Man, Formed of Earth #23
  6. Gabriel God is my strong man, Devoted to God #29
  7. Luke From Lucania, Evangelist, Luminous #36
  8. Isaac He laughs #38
  9. Caleb Dog, Faithful #41
  10. Aaron Exalted, lofty, light bringer #44
  11. Levi Attached, Harmonious #50
  12. Eli Ascension, Uplifted #58
  13. Asher Blessed #88
  14. Jace God is gracious #96
  15. Gabriella Devoted to God #101
  16. Seth Placed, Appointed #104
  17. Ezra Help #106
  18. Jesus God is salvation #106
  19. Ezekiel God strengthens, Whom God Makes Strong #128
  20. Ben Son of My Right Hand #132
  21. Ira Watchful #138
  22. Kaleb Faithful #186
  23. Dan Judged #202
  24. Abel Vanity, breath #217
  25. Amos Bearer of a Burden, Brave #232
  26. Omar Speaker, Eloquent #235
  27. Amir Proclaimed #267
  28. Abraham Father of the nations #281
  29. Josue god is my salvation #334
  30. Bennie Son of My Right Hand #342
  31. Ruben Behold a son is born #345
  32. Benny Son of My Right Hand #374
  33. Lemuel Consecrated to God #394
  34. Johnie God is gracious #411
  35. Emanuel God With Us #415
  36. Abe Father of the nations #452
  37. Barney Son of comfort, Son of Exhortation #456
  38. Aden fire and passion strong #488
  39. Hyman life or living man #498
  40. Yahir precious and honorable #514
  41. Aaden Fire of the Lord #529
  42. Benjiman Son of right hand blessed #558
  43. Abner My father is light, Enlightener #578
  44. Abram Father of the nations #579
  45. Cohen Priest, one of priestly class #608
  46. Omer Sheaf of grain, abundance #609
  47. Zaiden Blessed shadow or hearkened #670
  48. Isom son of Isaac #729
  49. Issac God laughs happy joyful #770
  50. Uriel God is my light #793

Hebrew boy names come from the Torah, the Talmud, and the language itself — a script that reads right to left, with meanings baked into every letter. Names like David, Jacob, and Daniel shaped three religions across two millennia. Some honor patriarchs and prophets; others come straight from Hebrew words for strength, light, or blessing.

You'll find Elijah and Adam standing alongside more modern Israeli picks, each one tied to a real story or a real meaning. The entries below show what each name actually says — whether it points to a biblical figure, a place, a virtue, or a description. That way you know exactly what you're calling your son, and why it matters.

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