BoyHebrew origin

Boaz: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A name of swift strength, meaning in him is strength, rooted in devotion.

Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
2
Current rank
#1134
Peak
#1069 in 2019

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1928: #421919281970: #427919701980: #388119801990: #502719902000: #292420002005: #223820052010: #181620102015: #130720152020: #11342020#1#5027

What Boaz Means

Boaz is a boy name of Hebrew origin. A name of swift strength, meaning in him is strength, rooted in devotion.

How Popular Boaz Is

Boaz currently ranks #1134 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1069 in 2019. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Boaz

  • Boaz is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Boaz is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.
  • It has strong biblical roots and enduring spiritual significance.

Names Like Boaz

Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Boaz

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Questions About Boaz

What does Boaz mean?

Boaz is a boy name of Hebrew origin. A name of swift strength, meaning in him is strength, rooted in devotion.

How popular is Boaz?

Boaz currently ranks #1134 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1069 in 2019. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Boaz come from?

Boaz comes from Hebrew roots. Boaz is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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