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
Historical 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
Historical 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
Historical 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
Historical 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
Historical Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:
Abner was one of King Saul's generals. Meaning: Father of Light
Hebrew Spelling:
אַבְרָהָם
Historical 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
Historical 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
Historical 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
Historical Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:
The first man in the biblical account of Creation. Meaning: Man, Human
Hebrew Spelling:
הָדָר
Historical Gender:
Gender Neutral
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:
Meaning: Noble, majestic. Also a Hebrew month
Hebrew Spelling:
אַדַרָה
Historical Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:
Meaning: Noble, majestic. Also a Hebrew month
Hebrew Spelling:
עֲדָיָה
Historical Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:
Meaning: God's jewel
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