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