Boaz
Meaning
"in him there is strength"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,017
- Total SSA Count
- 219
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Bo, Baz
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"in him there is strength"
Origin: Hebrew
"strong-willed warrior"
Origin: Irish
Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1017 for Boaz.
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Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Boaz at #1017 in the United States.
Boaz means "in him there is strength" (Hebrew origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).
Boaz is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.