Boaz

Meaning of Boaz

The name Boaz means "swiftness" or "in him is strength." It suggests someone who is strong and capable.

Boaz has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Boaz

After ranking as high as #950 in 2023, Boaz has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Boaz

• Boaz Yakin
  American film director, screenwriter
• Boaz Ma'uda
  Israeli pop singer
• Boaz Sharabi
  Israeli singer, songwriter
• Boaz Myhill
  Former Welsh professional footballer
• Boaz van de Beatz
  Dutch music producer, DJ

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Questions about the name Boaz

What does the name Boaz mean?

Boaz means the name boaz means "swiftness" or "in him is strength." it suggests someone who is strong and capable, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Boaz a boy's or a girl's name?

Boaz is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Boaz?

Boaz did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Boaz most popular?

Boaz peaked at #950 in 2023.