Loving-kindness, mercy, or steadfast love
Hesed is a profound Hebrew concept that encompasses loyalty, kindness, and mercy within a covenantal relationship. It is often used in the Bible to describe God's unwavering love and faithfulness toward humanity.
Less common today
Hesed isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,653 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
