Swiftness or in him is strength
A Hebrew name likely derived from the root meaning 'swiftness' or a contraction of 'in him is strength'. In the Old Testament, Boaz is a wealthy landowner who marries Ruth, making it a name associated with kindness and redemption.
About 268 boys were named Boaz in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A wealthy landowner and husband of Ruth · The Bible
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