Barak vs Tekoa

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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Tekoa

Boy #5,291 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"trumpet, blast of a trumpet"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Biblical Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,291
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tek, Teke

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Barak Rank #5,297
Tekoa Rank #5,291

Tekoa is more popular, ranked #5291 vs #5297 for Barak.

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

Tekoa ___

  • Tekoa James
  • Tekoa David
  • Tekoa Elijah
  • Tekoa Samuel
  • Tekoa Nathaniel
  • Tekoa Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barak

Elijah Gideon Miriam Deborah Joshua

If you choose Tekoa

Amos Gideon Miriam Zion Deborah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barak or Tekoa more popular?

Tekoa is more popular, ranked #5291 compared to Barak at #5297 in the United States.

What do Barak and Tekoa mean?

Barak means "lightning bolt, flash of light" (Hebrew origin). Tekoa means "trumpet, blast of a trumpet" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barak and Tekoa boy or girl names?

Barak is primarily a boy name. Tekoa is primarily a boy name.

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