How to say it
BO · az
ˈboʊ.æz
Masculine
Boaz
Strength, in him strength
What it means
A Hebrew name usually read as 'strength' or 'in him is strength,' from the Book of Ruth.
Boaz is a Hebrew name, most often glossed as 'strength' or 'in him is strength,' tied to the root azaz, 'to be strong.' In the Book of Ruth, Boaz is the kind landowner who marries Ruth and becomes an ancestor of King David. The name also belonged to one of the two bronze pillars at the entrance of Solomon's Temple. It has long been used in Jewish families and has spread more widely as biblical names gain ground. Boaz is a debut name, entering the US top 1000 for the first time in 2025 at rank 891, up from 1011.
How to spell Boaz
The standard spelling is Boaz. Common variants include Boas, Bo, but Boaz is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #891 in 2025, currently #891 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pronunciation
BOH-az, two syllables, stress on the first.
- Nickname
Bo is an easy short form.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Boaz landowner who marries Ruth in the biblical Book of Ruth
Spelling variants
- Boas
- Bo
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Common questions
- What does the name Boaz mean?
- A Hebrew name usually read as 'strength' or 'in him is strength,' from the Book of Ruth.
- What does Boaz mean in Hebrew?
- In Hebrew, Boaz means "Strength, in him strength." Boaz is a Hebrew name, most often glossed as 'strength' or 'in him is strength,' tied to the root azaz, 'to be strong.' In the Book of Ruth, Boaz is the kind landowner who marries Ruth and becomes an ancestor of King David. The name also belonged to one of the two bronze pillars at the entrance of Solomon's Temple. It has long been used in Jewish families and has spread more widely as biblical names gain ground. Boaz is a debut name, entering the US top 1000 for the first time in 2025 at rank 891, up from 1011.
- How do you pronounce Boaz?
- Boaz is pronounced ˈboʊ.æz. Say it as BO-az, with the stress on the "bo" syllable.
- How do you spell Boaz?
- The standard spelling is Boaz. Common spelling variants include Boas, Bo.
- Is Boaz a boy or girl name?
- Boaz is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Boaz?
- Boaz ranked #891 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.