Popular Baby Names

Whether you’re looking for a name for a new member of your family or for yourself – search our list below for the perfect name.

Many popular names that were once considered more masculine or feminine are now being used for all genders. Below you’ll be able to search alphabetically and choose to filter your search to see names most commonly associated with “females" or with “males,” or chose "gender neutral” to view all options.

The Reform Movement is proud to affirm all genders, and affirm that we acknowledge that more than two genders exist, including non-binary and gender-expansive individuals.

“A good name is better than great riches…” - Proverbs 22:1 

Hebrew Spelling:
רוּת
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Left her native land of Moab to go with her mother-in-law Naomi when she returned to Israel. Ancestor of King David. Meaning: Friendship, Compassionate friend

Hebrew Spelling:
שִׁמְשׁוֹן
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Judge in the ancient land of Israel. Famously strong. Pulled a building down on himself and the Philistines. Popular nickname: Shimi. Meaning: Sun

Hebrew Spelling:
שְׁמוּאֵל
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Prophet who advised both King Saul and King David. Popular nickname: Sam, Sammy, Shmuli, Shmueli, Shmuely. Meaning: God Has Heard

Hebrew Spelling:
שָׂרָה
English Equivalent:
Sara
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

First matriarch of the Children of Israel. Married to the patriarch Abraham. Meaning: Princess

Hebrew Spelling:
שָׁאוּל
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

First King of Israel. Meaning: Requested

Hebrew Spelling:
שֵׁת
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Third son of Adam and Eve. Meaning: Set, Appointed, Foundation

Alternate Spelling:
Shachar
Hebrew Spelling:
שַׁחַר
Traditional Gender:
Female, Male, Gender Neutral
Origin:
Hebrew (Modern)
About this Name:

Meaning: Dawn

Hebrew Spelling:
שַׁי
Traditional Gender:
Female, Male, Gender Neutral
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: Gift

Hebrew Spelling:
שָׁקֵד
Traditional Gender:
Female, Male, Gender Neutral
Origin:
Hebrew (Modern)
About this Name:

Meaning: Almond

Hebrew Spelling:
שַׁלְהֶבֶת
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew (Modern)
About this Name:

Meaning: Flame

Alternate Spelling:
Sholom
Hebrew Spelling:
שָׁלוֹם
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: Peace

Hebrew Spelling:
שָׁמִירָה
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew (Modern)
About this Name:

Meaning: Protector