Nahum
Meaningcomforter · Hebrew
Nahum is a Mexican boy name meaning “comforter”, with Hebrew roots. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- GenerationNahum peaked in 2005, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Nahum you'd meet today is about 20 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Nahum would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 29,412 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryNahum first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Nahums? Head to Virginia, where it's the #971 boy name, its best showing of any state.
US births per million boys, 1918–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Nahum
Nahum is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “comforter”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 2000s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
Questions about the name Nahum
What does the name Nahum mean?
Nahum means “comforter” and comes from Hebrew. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Mendel (“comforter”), Jabir (“comforter, restorer”) and Jaber (“comforter, restorer”).
What is the origin of the name Nahum?
Nahum is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Hebrew. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).
Is Nahum a boy or girl name?
Nahum is a boy name. In 2025, 58 US boys were named Nahum.
How popular is the name Nahum?
Nahum ranked #2,363 for US boys in 2025, given to 58 babies. Its best year was 2005, when it reached #1,725. Over the last five years it has climbed 396 places.
What names are similar to Nahum?
If you like Nahum, you might also like Mendel, Jabir and Jaber.
What should I know before naming my baby Nahum?
Nahum is a Mexican boy name meaning “comforter”, with Hebrew roots. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.