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:
Dvora
Dvorah
Hebrew Spelling:
דְּבוֹרָה
English Equivalent:
Deborah
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Deborah was the Judge of the Children of Israel in Ephraim. She helped defeat the Canaanite general Sisera. Meaning: Bee

Alternate Spelling:
Dina
Hebrew Spelling:
דִּינָה
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Daughter of the patriarch Jacob and the matriarch Leah. Meaning: Judged, Vindicated

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

Meaning: Of Our Generation

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

Meaning: Gift

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

Meaning: Bear

Hebrew Spelling:
דְּרוֹר
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew (Modern)
About this Name:

In Hebrew Dror means freedom but it is also the name of a Sparrow that is common in Israel. Meaning: Freedom, pure, liberty, release, flowing, sparrow

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

Meaning: The Holy of Holies, The Holiest Place

Alternate Spelling:
Edan
Idan
Eidan
Aidan
Aidan
Hebrew Spelling:
עֵדֶן
Traditional Gender:
Female, Male, Gender Neutral
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Placename in Genesis; the Garden of Eden is associated with Paradise. Meaning: Paradise

Alternate Spelling:
Eytan
Aitan
Hebrew Spelling:
אֵיתָן
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: Strong, enduring, and roughly translates to "spiritual strength".

Alternate Spelling:
Ilan
Hebrew Spelling:
אִילָן
Traditional Gender:
Female, Male, Gender Neutral
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: Tree

Alternate Spelling:
Ilana
Alana
Alannah
Hebrew Spelling:
אִילָנָה
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: Tree

Hebrew Spelling:
אֶלְחָנָן
English Equivalent:
Elhanan
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

One of King David's elite fighters. Meaning: God is Gracious