Boy Name

Barak

"From Hebrew meaning lightning or bolt. Biblical military leader's name symbolizing swift power and strength."

Ranked #5247 for boys

About the Name Barak

Meaning

From Hebrew meaning lightning or bolt. Biblical military leader's name symbolizing swift power and strength.

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy Rank

#5247

Barak is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "From Hebrew meaning lightning or bolt. Biblical military leader's name symbolizing swift power and strength." and Currently ranked #5247 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with B or explore other Hebrew names.

Popularity Over Time

#10

1950

#63

1960

#136

1970

#151

1980

#214

1990

#196

2000

#90

2010

#61

2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Barak

BO Barack Obama (U.S. President)

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Quick Facts

Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
Starts with: B
Origin: Hebrew