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:
יַעֲקֹב
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Third patriarch of the Children of Israel and the younger son of patriarch Isaac and matriarch Rebecca.

Popular nicknames: Jack, Jake, Coby, Koby

Meaning: Follower

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

Ancestor of Noah.

Meaning: Descendent

Alternate Spelling:
Jededia
Hebrew Spelling:
יְדִידְיָה
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Name of blessing given to King Solomon on his birth by the prophet Nathan.

Popular nickname: Jed

Meaning: Friend of God

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

Judge of the Children of Israel. Went to war and promised to sacrifice to God the first thing that came out of his house to greet him if he returned victorious. He won, and his daughter came out to greet him.

Meaning: He Will Open

Hebrew Spelling:
יִרְמְיָהוּ
English Equivalent:
Jeremy
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Prophet during the reign of the Five Kings of Judah.

Popular nicknames: Yirmi, Jeremy

Meaning: God Has Uplifted

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

Father of biblical King David.

Meaning: Gift

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

Relative of the patriarch Abraham.

Meaning: To Love

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

Father-in-law of Moses and a High Priest of Midian; the Torah portion, Parashat Yitro, which includes the story of his advising Moses on leadership is named after him.

Meaning: Plenty

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

One of the minor prophets in the Hebrew Bible.

Meaning: Worshipper of God

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

Biblical prophet who was famously swallowed by a "big fish" when he ran away to avoid fulfilling God's instructions.

Popular nickname: Yoni

Meaning: Dove

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

Son of King Saul, beloved friend of King David.

Popular nicknames: Jon, Yoni

Meaning: God Has Given

Hebrew Spelling:
יַרְדֵּן
Traditional Gender:
Female, Male, Gender Neutral
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Name of a river in Israel.

Popular nicknames: Jori, Jordy, Jordi

Meaning: Flow Down