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 

Alternate Spelling:
Binah
Hebrew Spelling:
בִּינָה
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: Wisdom

English Equivalent:
Benjamin
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Second son of the Patriarch Jacob and the Matriarch Rachel; youngest son of Jacob. Meaning: Son of My Right hand

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

Boaz married Ruth and is one of the ancestors of King David. Meaning: Strength, In Him is Strength

Alternate Spelling:
Brachah
Hebrew Spelling:
בְּרָכָה
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: Blessing

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

One of the Twelve Spies to enter the land of Israel. He was one of only two to report favorable, for which God rewarded him with long life. Meaning: Faithful

Alternate Spelling:
Haggai
Hebrew Spelling:
חַגַּי
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: Celebrate

Alternate Spelling:
Hagit
Hebrew Spelling:
חַגִּית
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

One of King David's wives. Meaning: Celebrate, Festive

Alternate Spelling:
Haim
Hebrew Spelling:
חַיִּים
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: Life

Alternate Spelling:
Hannah
Hana
Hebrew Spelling:
חַנָּה
English Equivalent:
Hannah, Anna, Grace
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Hannah was childless and went to the Tabernacle to pray for a child. The son she conceived afterwards was the prophet Samuel. Meaning: Gracious, Compassionate

Alternate Spelling:
Hanina
Haninah
Hebrew Spelling:
חַנִינָא
Traditional Gender:
Female, Male, Gender Neutral
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Chanina has recently become a popular girl's name, but it is also a boy's name with a long and interesting history, from ancient Hebrew through medieval Yiddish to modern languages today. It has the same meaning as the name Hannah, and is also spelled Hanina, Haninach and Haninah. In ancient times, the original name was Chanania or Hananiah. Meaning: Gracious, God is gracious

Alternate Spelling:
Hava
Havah
Hebrew Spelling:
חַוָה
English Equivalent:
Eve
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Biblical
About this Name:

The name given to the first woman in the biblical account of Creation. Popular nicknames: Chavi, Havi. Meaning: Life

Alternate Spelling:
Haviv
Hebrew Spelling:
חָבִיב
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: Beloved