Barak vs Burech

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barak

Boy #5,297 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lightning bolt, flash of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,297
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Barry, Bar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barak Rank #5,297
Burech Rank #5,415

Barak is more popular, ranked #5297 vs #5415 for Burech.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barak ___

  • Barak Elijah
  • Barak David
  • Barak Samuel
  • Barak Aaron
  • Barak Noah
  • Barak Joseph

Burech ___

  • Burech Avraham
  • Burech Moshe
  • Burech Yosef
  • Burech David
  • Burech Shlomo
  • Burech Mendel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barak

Elijah Gideon Miriam Deborah Joshua

If you choose Burech

Rivka Chana Yosef Shmuel Leah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barak or Burech more popular?

Barak is more popular, ranked #5297 compared to Burech at #5415 in the United States.

What do Barak and Burech mean?

Barak means "lightning bolt, flash of light" (Hebrew origin). Burech means "blessed, fortunate" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barak and Burech boy or girl names?

Barak is primarily a boy name. Burech is primarily a boy name.

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