Peleg: meaning of the Hebrew name
פֶּלֶג
Pronounced PE-leg
Meaning of Peleg
A peleg is a stream of water, a small clear brook. In the Bible, Peleg son of Ever was so named because in his days "the earth was divided." Used for both boys and girls.
And unto Eber were born two sons; the name of the one was Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother’s name was Joktan.
וּלְעֵבֶר יֻלַּד שְׁנֵי בָנִים שֵׁם הָאֶחָד פֶּלֶג כִּי בְיָמָיו נִפְלְגָה הָאָרֶץ וְשֵׁם אָחִיו יׇקְטָן׃
Peleg in Hebrew
Peleg is written פלג in Hebrew (with vowel points: פֶּלֶג). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- פPe
- לLamed
- גGimel
Gematria value: 113 (Pe 80 + Lamed 30 + Gimel 3)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningstream
- PronunciationPE-leg
- Hebrewפלג
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Peleg ranked #124 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (131 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #116, in 2021.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 124 | 131 |
| 2023 | 130 | 124 |
| 2022 | 124 | 134 |
| 2021 | 116 | 155 |
| 2020 | 129 | 133 |
| 2019 | 117 | 155 |
| 2018 | 117 | 159 |
| 2017 | 130 | 130 |
| 2016 | 146 | 112 |
| 2015 | 140 | 118 |
| 2014 | - | - |
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 Peleg
What does the name Peleg mean?
A peleg is a stream of water, a small clear brook. In the Bible, Peleg son of Ever was so named because in his days "the earth was divided." Used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Peleg?
Peleg is pronounced PE-leg in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Peleg in Hebrew?
Peleg is written פלג in Hebrew (with vowel points: פֶּלֶג).
Is Peleg a biblical name?
Yes. Peleg appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 10:25.
How popular is the name Peleg in Israel?
In 2024, Peleg ranked #124 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (131 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #116, in 2021. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Peleg?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling פלג adds up to 113 (Pe 80 + Lamed 30 + Gimel 3).
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