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
"who is like God"
Origin: Hebrew
Boaz is more popular, ranked #1017 vs #1023 for Mekhi.
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Boaz is more popular, ranked #1017 compared to Mekhi at #1023 in the United States.
Boaz means "in him there is strength" (Hebrew origin). Mekhi means "who is like God" (Hebrew origin).
Boaz is primarily a boy name. Mekhi is primarily a boy name.