Boaz

The first name Boaz (Hebrew בּוֹעַז) has biblical roots and consists of the ancient Hebrew components bo (בֹּ), meaning "in him," and 'az (עַז)‎, meaning "strength, power." Thus, the name can be translated as "in him is strength."

What does the name Boaz mean?

Boaz is a biblical male name (Hebrew בּוֹעַז) formed from the ancient Hebrew elements bo (בֹּ) meaning "in him" and 'az (עַז)‎ meaning "strength, power." The German variant of the name is Boas. In the Old Testament, particularly in the Book of Ruth, Boaz is mentioned as a Jewish landowner from Bethlehem who marries the Moabite Ruth and begets a son, Obed. Thus, Boaz is the great-grandfather of King David. The spelling Boaz is primarily common in the English-speaking world and in Israel.

Where does the name Boaz come from?

The name Boaz has its roots in ancient Hebrew and is of biblical origin, with the meaning "in him is strength."

How do you pronounce Boaz?

The pronunciation of Boaz is two syllables and sounds short and concise. In German, it is usually pronounced as "Bo-as" [ˈboːas], with the vowels creating a smooth transition between the syllables. The ending "-as" provides a clear and open sound. Boaz thus appears compact, distinctive, and radiates a calm, stable sound quality.

Popularity

In Germany, Boaz is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2022 when it ranked 1,974th. Over the last ten years, Boaz has been given as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,228th in the corresponding ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,778th.

Famous people

• Boas (husband of Ruth (Book of Ruth, Bible)