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Hebrew Baby Name Generator
Find a meaningful Jewish name for your son's bris. Tell us what matters to you — tradition, meaning, sound, or family — and get personalized suggestions with Hebrew script, origins, and Torah significance.
Expecting a Boy?
Plan His Bris with Rabbi-Mohel Howard Glantz
Once you have a Hebrew name, the next step is the bris — the ceremony where that name is given. Rabbi Howard K. Glantz has performed bris ceremonies for Jewish and interfaith families throughout the Northeast for over 30 years.
- ✓Hospital-trained, certified Mohel since 1991
- ✓In-home service throughout the tri-state area
- ✓Warmly welcoming to interfaith families
- ✓Latest pain management — quick, safe, gentle
- ✓Full naming ceremony included
Popular Hebrew Names for a Bris
Classic and beloved Jewish boy names — with Hebrew script and meanings
Patriarchs & Torah Heroes
Father of multitudes
He will laugh
Supplanter; he who wrestles
God will add
Drawn from the water
Exalted, shining mountain
Prophets & Kings
Beloved
Peace
Heard by God
My God is the Lord
God is my judge
Helper, aid
The Twelve Tribes
Happy, blessed, fortunate
Joined, attached
Praise God
Son of the right hand
My wrestling
Good fortune
Modern Israeli Names
Strong, enduring, firm
Pleasantness, delight
My light
Lion of God
Cedar tree
Strength, power
Choosing a Hebrew Name for Your Bris
Everything you need to know about Jewish naming traditions
When is the Hebrew name given?
The Hebrew name is formally bestowed during the bris on the eighth day of a baby boy's life. It is the name by which he will be called to the Torah, used in Jewish legal documents such as a ketubah, and remembered in prayer throughout his life.
Ashkenazi & Sephardic traditions
Ashkenazi families traditionally name after a deceased relative — often matching just the first letter as tribute. Sephardic families honor both living and deceased grandparents. Both traditions tie the name deeply to family memory and legacy.
Names from the weekly Torah portion
Many observant families choose a name connected to the parsha (weekly Torah portion) read on the Shabbat closest to the bris. A boy circumcised during the reading of Lech Lecha might be named Avraham; during Vayeshev, Yosef. This links the child to the sacred text from the very start.
What do Hebrew name suffixes mean?
Names ending in -el (Daniel, Ariel, Refael) mean "of God" or "God is…" Names ending in -yahu or -iah (Eliyahu, Yeshayahu) mean "God is my…" Names ending in -on (Shimon, Gideon) are often ancient tribal or place names.
Biblical vs. modern Israeli names
Biblical names like Moshe, Aharon, and Yehuda carry the weight of Torah. Modern Israeli names like Eitan, Noam, and Lior are Hebrew words used as given names — often more subtle but equally meaningful. Many families blend both, pairing a biblical Hebrew name with a modern English one.
Yiddish and Sephardic names
Yiddish names (Menachem, Baruch, Tzvi, Simcha) are beloved in Ashkenazi communities and often carry warmth and history. Sephardic and Mizrahi names (Nissim, Refael, Rachamim, Eliyahu) reflect the rich traditions of Jewish communities from Spain, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hebrew Baby Names
When is a Hebrew name given at a bris?+
How do Ashkenazi and Sephardic naming traditions differ?+
What are popular Hebrew names for a bris?+
What does a Hebrew name ending in -el mean?+
Can I choose a Hebrew name based on the weekly Torah portion (parsha)?+
What are strong Hebrew names with powerful meanings?+
For Expecting Parents
You don't need to wait until he's born.
Many families pre-register before the birth. It takes two minutes, and Rabbi Glantz will reach out to discuss everything — no commitment required.