Barak vs Leiby

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

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Leiby

Boy #5,446 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my heart, beloved"

Origin: Yiddish

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Ultra-Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,446
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Leib, Laiby

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Popularity Comparison

Barak Rank #5,297
Leiby Rank #5,446

Barak is more popular, ranked #5297 vs #5446 for Leiby.

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

Leiby ___

  • Leiby Menachem
  • Leiby Dovid
  • Leiby Shmuel
  • Leiby Yitzchok
  • Leiby Moshe
  • Leiby Aryeh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barak

Elijah Gideon Miriam Deborah Joshua

If you choose Leiby

Yitzy Shmuly Faigy Chany Rivky

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barak or Leiby more popular?

Barak is more popular, ranked #5297 compared to Leiby at #5446 in the United States.

What do Barak and Leiby mean?

Barak means "lightning bolt, flash of light" (Hebrew origin). Leiby means "my heart, beloved" (Yiddish origin).

Are Barak and Leiby boy or girl names?

Barak is primarily a boy name. Leiby is primarily a boy name.

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