Boy Name · Hebrew Origin
Barak
Barak is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Barak? It is a boy name, rooted in Hebrew naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Baruch.
Barak meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Barak has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Barak to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Barak as B·A·R·A·K, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Barak is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Barak variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Baraka, Barake, Baraky, Bara.
- Nicknames: Bar and B.
- Middle names: Pair Barak with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Barak middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Baruch, Boris, Brook, Burke, Brooks — full picks on the sibling names for Barak guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Barak? Browse our names like Barak guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Barak
What does the name Barak mean?
Barak has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Barak?
Barak originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Barak?
Barak has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Barak a boy's or girl's name?
Barak is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Barak in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Barak sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Barak?
Names that share Barak's sound and style include Baruch, Boris, Brook, Burke, Brooks.
What middle names pair well with Barak?
Good middle-name fits for Barak pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Barak is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Barak is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Barak?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Barak share its rhythm without rhyming — Baruch, Boris, Brook all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.