Nachman

Nachman - A very unique male name

Nachman appeared on the charts for the first time in 1958 on position #1707. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Nachman and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Nachman? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Nachman. The baby boy name Nachman was given to 23 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2316 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 63,751 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Nachman peaked in popularity 48 years ago in 1978 on position 1690.

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Nachman is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Nachman is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #654 - and is the least popular in New York at position #654.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Nachman is where you live.

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Nachman origin and meaning

Hebrew

From Hebrew nacham, 'to comfort' — 'comforter'; the name of a figure in Genesis and of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov

Nachman is a traditional Jewish name carried most famously by Nachman of Breslov, the Hasidic master whose followers still travel to his grave in Uman. US use is concentrated in Orthodox Jewish communities and has been steady at small numbers since 1958.

Attested etymology

Nachman is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Nachman, pop culture references for the name Nachman and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Nachman

We've found the following names that sound similar to Nachman, sorted by popularity.

Nixon / Naquan / Nosson / Naseem / Nashawn / Neizan / Nuchem / Nochum / Nasim / Nachum /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Nachman

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Nachman a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Nachman?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

NAHKH-mun · /ˈnɑːxmən/
The Hebrew ch is a throaty kh sound that English speakers usually simplify to k.

Around the world

• Nachman (Hebrew) — Used as-is
• Nachman (Yiddish) — Used as-is in Yiddish-speaking communities

Spellings and nicknames

• Nahman — Transliteration without the c

Famous bearers

• Nachman of Breslov — Hasidic rabbi and founder of the Breslov movement (1772–1810) Historical

Style

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Why parents choose it

Nachman is a name of religious devotion in Jewish families, honouring the Breslov rebbe and a name in Genesis.

Worth knowing

• The throaty Hebrew 'ch' will be simplified or mispronounced outside Jewish communities.