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 

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

Besides meaning 'plain,' Sharon is the name of a specific coastal plain in Israel. Meaning: A fertile plain

Shaul
Hebrew Spelling:
שָׁאוּל
English Equivalent:
Saul
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

First King of Israel. Meaning: Requested

Shayna
Alternate Spelling:
Sheina, Shaina
Hebrew Spelling:
שֵׁיינָא
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Yiddish
About this Name:

Meaning: Beautiful, Pretty

Shayndel
Alternate Spelling:
Sheindel, Shaindel
Hebrew Spelling:
שֵׁיינְדֶל
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Yiddish
About this Name:

Meaning: Beautiful, Pretty

Shifra
Alternate Spelling:
Shifrah
Hebrew Spelling:
שִׁפְרָה
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Biblical midwife who refused to kill firstborn Israelite sons in Egypt. Meaning: Beauty, Improvement

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

Placename in Israel. Meaning: Gift

Shimon
Hebrew Spelling:
שִׁמְעוֹן
English Equivalent:
Simon
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Second son of the patriarch Jacob and the matriarch Leah. Popular nickname: Shimi. Meaning: Heard

Shimona
Hebrew Spelling:
שִׁמְעוֹנָה
English Equivalent:
Simona
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: Heard

Shimshon
Hebrew Spelling:
שִׁמְשׁוֹן
English Equivalent:
Samson
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

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

Meaning: Song

Shira
Alternate Spelling:
Shirah
Hebrew Spelling:
שִׁירָה
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew (Modern)
About this Name:

Meaning: Poetry

Shiri
Hebrew Spelling:
שִׁירִי
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: My Song

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