Barak vs Misha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barak

Boy #5,297 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lightning bolt, flash of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Israeli African

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Boy #5,212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (via Russian Mikhail)

Russian Eastern European Hebrew International

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Barak Rank #5,297

Misha Rank #5,212

Misha is more popular, ranked #5212 vs #5297 for Barak.

Is Barak or Misha more popular?

Misha is more popular, ranked #5212 compared to Barak at #5297 in the United States.

What do Barak and Misha mean?

Barak means "lightning bolt, flash of light" (Hebrew origin). Misha means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (via Russian Mikhail) origin).

Are Barak and Misha boy or girl names?

Barak is primarily a boy name. Misha is primarily a boy name.