Boaz

Boaz is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 219 boys in the United States.

Boaz at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈbəʊ.əz/

About the name Boaz

Boaz belongs to the Biblical & Christian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Boaz first appears in Social Security records in 1928. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #952 in 2023, and in 2024 219 babies received the name — 3,204 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Boaz in US records

First recorded (US)
1928
Best US rank
#952 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Boaz in 2024
219
Total since 1880
3,204

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Boaz mean?

The meaning of Boaz is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Hebrew and Biblical origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Boaz a boy or girl name?

Boaz is a boy name. In 2024, 219 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Boaz?

Boaz comes from the Biblical & Christian tradition.

How popular is the name Boaz?

Boaz first appears in US records in 1928. Its best-ever ranking was #952 in 2023, and 219 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Boaz?

Boaz is pronounced /ˈbəʊ.əz/ (IPA).

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