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:
אֲבִיבָה
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: Spring

Hebrew Spelling:
אַבְרָהָם
English Equivalent:
Abraham
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

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

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

Abraham's name before God changed it. Popular nicknames: Avrami, Avrumi. Meaning: Exalted Father

Hebrew Spelling:
אַבְשָׁלוֹם
English Equivalent:
Absolom
Traditional Gender:
Male
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:
Ayalla
Ayalah
Hebrew Spelling:
אֲיָלָה
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

The Biblical Naphtali was compared to a swift gazelle. . Meaning: Gazelle, Doe, Female deer

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

Meaning: Blessed, Bless

Hebrew Spelling:
בַּת-שֶׁבַע
English Equivalent:
Bathsheba
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

One of King David's wives. She was married to another man when King David fell in love with her, so he sent her husband to war to die at the front lines. Meaning: Daughter of Oath

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

According to Talmud, Batya is the name of Pharoah's daughter who rescued Moses from the water. Meaning: Daughter of God

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

Second son of the Patriarch Jacob and the Matriarch Rachel; youngest son of Jacob. Popular nicknames: Ben, Benji, Beni. Meaning: Son of My Right hand

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

Popular nicknames: Ben, Beni. Meaning: Son of Zion

Alternate Spelling:
Beruriah
Hebrew Spelling:
בְּרוּרְיָה
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Sage of the Talmud. Daughter of Rabbi Meir and wife of Rabbi Haniniah ben Teradion. Meaning: Clear

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

Bezalel was the artist appointed by God to direct creation of the Tabernacle in the desert. Meaning: In the Shadow of God