Baruc

Baruch is a name of Hebrew origin and it means "blessed". It has been used throughout history by several notable figures in the Jewish faith. One famous bearer of the name Baruch was Baruch ben Neriah, who served as the personal secretary to the prophet Jeremiah during the Babylonian captivity of the Jews around 600 BCE. Baruch was also the name chosen by Pope Urban VI for his papal predecessor, Pope Urban V. This indicates that the name had some significance even outside of its traditional Jewish context. In more recent times, Baruch has become a popular given name in many countries around the world.