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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Eden

Hebrew Spelling:

עֵדֶן

Historical Gender:

Female, Male, Gender Neutral

Alternate Spelling:

Edan, Idan, Eidan, Aidan, Aidan

Origin:

Hebrew

About this Name:

Placename in Genesis; the Garden of Eden is associated with Paradise. Meaning: Paradise

Eitan

Hebrew Spelling:

אֵיתָן

Historical Gender:

Male

Alternate Spelling:

Eytan, Aitan

Origin:

Hebrew

About this Name:

Meaning: Strong, enduring, and roughly translates to "spiritual strength".

Elan

Hebrew Spelling:

אִילָן

Historical Gender:

Female, Male, Gender Neutral

Alternate Spelling:

Ilan

Origin:

Hebrew

About this Name:

Meaning: Tree

Elana

Hebrew Spelling:

אִילָנָה

Historical Gender:

Female

Alternate Spelling:

Ilana, Alana, Alannah

Origin:

Hebrew

About this Name:

Meaning: Tree

Elchanan

Hebrew Spelling:

אֶלְחָנָן

English Equivalent:

Elhanan

Historical Gender:

Male

Origin:

Hebrew

About this Name:

One of King David's elite fighters. Meaning: God is Gracious

Eleazar

Hebrew Spelling:

אֶלְעָָזָר

Historical Gender:

Male

Origin:

Hebrew

About this Name:

One of Aaron's sons who succeeded him as High Priest. Meaning: God is My Aid

Eleora

Hebrew Spelling:

אֵלִיאוֹרָה

Historical Gender:

Female

Alternate Spelling:

Eliora

Origin:

Hebrew

About this Name:

Meaning: God is My Light

Eli

Hebrew Spelling:

אֵלִי

Historical Gender:

Male

Alternate Spelling:

Elie

Origin:

Hebrew

About this Name:

Meaning: My God

Eliah

Hebrew Spelling:

אֵלִיָּה

Historical Gender:

Female, Male, Gender Neutral

Alternate Spelling:

Eliyah

Origin:

Hebrew

About this Name:

Non-binary form of Elijah. Meaning: The Eternal is My God

Eliahu

Hebrew Spelling:

אֵלִיָּהוּ

English Equivalent:

Elijah

Historical Gender:

Male

Alternate Spelling:

Eliyahu

Origin:

Hebrew

About this Name:

Great prophet after David's time. Rather than dying, he ascended to Heaven in a burning chariot. Popular nicknames: Elie, Eli. Meaning: The Eternal is My God