Behemoth as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Behemoth

What is the meaning of the name Behemoth ?

The baby name Behemoth is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /bəˈhiːməθ/ (buh-HEE-moth).

Behemoth is Hebrew in Origin.

Behemoth derives from Hebrew behēmōth, the plural-intensive of behemah (“beast, cattle”), used in the Book of Job for a singular, colossal land animal - often identified with the hippopotamus. Through the Septuagint and Vulgate, the word entered European languages unchanged, coming to mean any immense entity or organization. In medieval lore, Behemoth appears as a primeval beast paired with Leviathan, symbolizing overwhelming, untamable strength.

As a given name, Behemoth has virtually no traditional use and remains an extreme rarity, chosen mainly for mythic or subcultural resonance. Variants and transliterations include Behemot (Slavic), Béhémoth (French), and Begemot (Russian; also the common Russian word for hippopotamus and the name of Bulgakov’s famous demon cat). The name carries the meaning great beast, enormity, or primal power. It is generally coded masculine but is technically unisex; nicknames are uncommon beyond casual shortening to Bo or Moth.

⚙ Behemoth does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.