Boaz
Boaz is a boys' name of Hebrew origin meaning “swiftness, strength.” It ranked #891 in the United States in 2025. Boaz is a biblical hero from the Book of Ruth — the wealthy, righteous landowner who married the Moabite widow Ruth,…
how do you pronounce Boaz?
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what does Boaz mean?
The name Boaz means “swiftness, strength.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
Boaz is a biblical hero from the Book of Ruth — the wealthy, righteous landowner who married the Moabite widow Ruth, becoming the great-grandfather of King David. In Solomon's Temple, one of the two great pillars was named Boaz. The name embodies generosity, integrity, and quiet strength, with a distinctive two-syllable punch.
where does the name Boaz come from?
The only source retrieved for Boaz is a Wikipedia entry describing him as a biblical figure in the Book of Ruth and in the genealogies of Jesus, and as the name of a pillar in the portico of the historic Temple in Jerusalem; it gives no etymology for the word itself, so the swiftness or strength gloss given elsewhere is not confirmed by anything found here.
the history of Boaz
Wikipedia notes the word Boaz appears twenty-four times in scripture, two of those occurrences in Greek, underscoring his standing as a recurring biblical figure even though the source does not explain what the name means.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #891 |
| 2023 | #947 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Boaz?
- Boaz (biblical figure from the Book of Ruth)
- Boaz Yakin (American filmmaker)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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