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:
Aron
Hebrew Spelling:
אַהֲרֹן
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first High Priest of Israel. Meaning: Exalted

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

Abel was the second son of Adam and Eve. He was killed by his elder brother, Cain. Popular nicknames: Abie, Abe. Meaning: Breath, vapor

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

One of King David's wives, mother of one of his sons. Popular nickname: Abbie, Abby, Abbe. Meaning: Joy of My Father

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

Abihu challenged Moses' authority over the Children of Israel while wandering in the desert. God killed him in punishment. Meaning: He is My Father

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

Abner was one of King Saul's generals. Meaning: Father of Light

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

Abraham was the first Jew and the patriarch of the Jewish people. Popular nickname: Abe. Meaning: Father of Many

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

Absalom was a son of King David who rebelled against his father and tried to usurp King David's throne. Meaning: Father of Peace

Alternate Spelling:
Ahinoam
Hebrew Spelling:
אֲחִינֹעַם
Traditional Gender:
Female, Male, Gender Neutral
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Achinoam was one of King David's wives. Meaning: My brother is a delight

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

The first man in the biblical account of Creation. Meaning: Man, Human

Hebrew Spelling:
הָדָר
Traditional Gender:
Gender Neutral
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: Noble, majestic. Also a Hebrew month

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

Meaning: Noble, majestic. Also a Hebrew month

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

Meaning: God's jewel