What origin is the name Jeroboam?

Jeroboam comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Jeroboam a popular name?

Jeroboam is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Jeroboam?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Jeroboam — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Jeroboam

Q: Is Jeroboam a rare name?

Yes. Jeroboam does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jeroboam

Jeroboam

Boy

hebrew

3 syllables

Jeroboam is a hebrew boy's name meaning "A Hebrew name meaning he that opposes the people or the people will contend. It is the name of two kings of ancient Israel.".

With hebrew roots, Jeroboam is a boy name that means "A Hebrew name meaning he that opposes the people or the people will contend. It is the name of two kings of ancient Israel.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Hebrew name meaning he that opposes the people or the people will contend. It is the name of two kings of ancient Israel.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Jeroboam

Very rare in US records

What does Jeroboam mean?

Jeroboam is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "A Hebrew name meaning he that opposes the people or the people will contend. It is the name of two kings of ancient Israel.".

Is Jeroboam a rare name?

Yes. Jeroboam does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Jeroboam

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Names with a similar meaning to Jeroboam

Jeroboam means "A Hebrew name meaning he that opposes the people or the people will contend. It is the name of two kings of ancient Israel." — these names share that spirit.