Baruch: meaning of the Hebrew name
בָּרוּךְ
Pronounced ba-ROOKH
Meaning of Baruch
Baruch means blessed. In the Bible, Baruch son of Neriah was the faithful scribe who wrote down the scroll of prophecies dictated by the prophet Jeremiah.
Then Jeremiah called Baruch the son of Neriah; and Baruch wrote from the mouth of Jeremiah all the words of the LORD, which He had spoken unto him, upon a roll of a book.
וַיִּקְרָא יִרְמְיָהוּ אֶת־בָּרוּךְ בֶּן־נֵרִיָּה וַיִּכְתֹּב בָּרוּךְ מִפִּי יִרְמְיָהוּ אֵת כׇּל־דִּבְרֵי יְהֹוָה אֲשֶׁר־דִּבֶּר אֵלָיו עַל־מְגִלַּת־סֵפֶר׃
Baruch in Hebrew
Baruch is written ברוך in Hebrew (with vowel points: בָּרוּךְ). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- בBet
- רResh
- וVav
- כKaf
Gematria value: 228 (Bet 2 + Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Kaf 20)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningblessed
- Pronunciationba-ROOKH
- Hebrewברוך
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Baruch ranked #103 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (168 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 103 | 168 |
| 2023 | 104 | 155 |
| 2022 | 109 | 154 |
| 2021 | 136 | 122 |
| 2020 | 130 | 132 |
| 2019 | 129 | 133 |
| 2018 | 121 | 151 |
| 2017 | 139 | 119 |
| 2016 | 127 | 139 |
| 2015 | 141 | 117 |
| 2014 | 120 | 148 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Baruch
What does the name Baruch mean?
Baruch means blessed. In the Bible, Baruch son of Neriah was the faithful scribe who wrote down the scroll of prophecies dictated by the prophet Jeremiah.
How do you pronounce Baruch?
Baruch is pronounced ba-ROOKH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Baruch in Hebrew?
Baruch is written ברוך in Hebrew (with vowel points: בָּרוּךְ).
Is Baruch a biblical name?
Yes. Baruch appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Jeremiah 36:4.
How popular is the name Baruch in Israel?
In 2024, Baruch ranked #103 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (168 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Baruch?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ברוך adds up to 228 (Bet 2 + Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Kaf 20).
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