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Menachem

Menachem is a Hebrew name meaning 'comforter' or 'one who brings comfort.' This name carries a sense of warmth and support, embodying a personality that is nurturing and compassionate. Those named Menachem are often seen as dependable figures who provide solace and encouragement to their loved ones.

Key Stats

Total births7,063
GenderMale (85% / 15%)
Peak year2024
Peak generationGen A
First recorded1948
Most recent2025
Syllables3
OriginHebrew
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Name Traits & Attributes

⚡ Modern Favorite

Top States

NY — 40%NJ — 20%CA — 19%FL — 15%IL — 6%

Notable People

Menachem Begin (Israeli Prime Minister, Nobel Peace Prize winner) · Menachem Mendel Schneerson (Chabad-Lubavitch Rebbe, influential Jewish leader) · Menachem Zivotofsky (American-Israeli politician and activist) · Menachem Keren-Kratz (Israeli mathematician known for his work in topology) · Menachem Hersch (notable Jewish writer and thinker)

Nicknames & Diminutives

MenMenny

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