Rom: meaning of the Hebrew name
רוֹם
Pronounced ROM
- Boy
- Hebrew
- #47 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Rom
Rom means height, summit and the heights above, as in Habakkuk's "it lifted up its hands on high." A short, powerful name that expresses reaching upward.
Rom in Hebrew
Rom is written רום in Hebrew (with vowel points: רוֹם). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- רResh
- וVav
- מMem
Gematria value: 246 (Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Mem 40)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningheight
- PronunciationROM
- Hebrewרום
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Rom ranked #47 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (377 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #42, in 2023.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47 | 377 |
| 2023 | 42 | 426 |
| 2022 | 46 | 401 |
| 2021 | 54 | 382 |
| 2020 | 58 | 315 |
| 2019 | 56 | 321 |
| 2018 | 61 | 307 |
| 2017 | 64 | 290 |
| 2016 | 69 | 266 |
| 2015 | 96 | 192 |
| 2014 | 94 | 187 |
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 Rom
What does the name Rom mean?
Rom means height, summit and the heights above, as in Habakkuk's "it lifted up its hands on high." A short, powerful name that expresses reaching upward.
How do you pronounce Rom?
Rom is pronounced ROM in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Rom in Hebrew?
Rom is written רום in Hebrew (with vowel points: רוֹם).
How popular is the name Rom in Israel?
In 2024, Rom ranked #47 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (377 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #42, in 2023. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Rom?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling רום adds up to 246 (Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Mem 40).
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