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 

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Hebrew Spelling: אַהֲרֹן
Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Exalted
History:

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

Hebrew Spelling: הֶבֶל
Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Breath
History:

Abel was the second son of Adam and Eve. He was killed by his elder brother, Cain.

Hebrew Spelling: אֶבְיָתָר
Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is Great
History:

Son of Achimelech, priest of King David

Hebrew Spelling: אֲבִיגַיִל
Gender: Female
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Joy of My Father
History:

One of King David's wives, mother of one of his sons.

Hebrew Spelling: אָבִינוּ
Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: He is My Father
History:

Abihu challenged Moses' authority over the Children of Israel while wandering in the desert. God killed him in punishment.

Hebrew Spelling: אַבְנֵר
Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Father of Light
History:

Abner was one of King Saul's generals

Hebrew Spelling: אַבְרָהָם
Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Father of Many
History:

Abraham was the first Jew and the patriarch of the Jewish people

Hebrew Spelling: אַבְשָׁלוֹם
Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Father of Peace
History:

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

Hebrew Spelling: אַחֲוָה
Gender: Female
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Friendship
Hebrew Spelling: אָדָם
Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Man, Human
History:

Adam was the first human being, created by God.

Hebrew Spelling: הָדָר
Gender: Gender Neutral
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Noble
Hebrew Spelling: הֲדָרָה
Gender: Female
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Noble