Boaz
A boys’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning swiftness; strength in the Lord.
How Boaz has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2023 | #958 |
| 2025 | #891 |
Boaz by the numbers
In 2025, 44 babies in England and Wales were named Boaz. In the US, 145 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
For the size of the two countries, it is given noticeably more often in England and Wales than in the US.
Its American peak was 160 babies in 2016, making it a 2010s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Boaz. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
Other names that mean God
Like Boaz, each of these has God in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
Other names that mean strength
Like Boaz, each of these has strength in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Liamresolute protector; short form of William18,764 in the US (2017)
- Williamresolute protector14,922 in the US (2017)
- Ethanstrong, enduring12,398 in the US (2017)
- GabrielGod is my strength9,110 in the US (2017)
- Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
- Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Boaz
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