All about the name

Yoram

Male

« Yoram is a Hebrew masculine given name derived from "yare" meaning 'to fear' and "El" meaning God, translating to 'May God have mercy'. It appears in the Old Testament as the name of a king of Judah but has never been extensively popular among Jews or Christians. »

#37684 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Yoram is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew words "yare" which means "to fear" and "El" which refers to God. Therefore, Yoram can be translated as "May God have mercy". The name Yoram appears in the Old Testament of the Bible. He was a king of Judah who reigned for twelve years, according to 2 Chronicles chapter 21. However, he is not considered one of the more significant kings of Judah due to his brief reign and his lack of notable achievements. Despite its biblical origins, Yoram has never been a particularly popular name among Jews or Christians. It was rarely used as a given name until the mid-20th century when it started to gain some popularity in Israel and among Jewish communities around the world. Today, Yoram is still not one of the more common names but can be found among Jewish families who appreciate its biblical significance. Overall, Yoram is an ancient Hebrew name with a unique meaning that carries a certain weight due to its biblical associations. However, it remains relatively uncommon compared to other Hebrew names such as David or Noah.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Yoram since 1880

Total births
6
Total since 1880
Peak year
1968
6 births
in 1968
6
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years