Biblical boy names

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Updated: April 10th, 2024

Found 580 biblical boy names.

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Thomas

With Aramaic roots meaning “twin,” Thomas is a Biblical mainstay that's never strayed far from the top.

Andrew

Known for its biblical association as the name of one of Jesus's first apostles. It's a patron saint's name for Scotland, Russia, and Greece, and has been popular among various cultures.

Matthew

Derived from Hebrew, it means “gift of God” and has remained a strong, steady choice for decades.

Aaron

Aaron, a timeless name with debated origins, has been consistently popular for its gentle sound and strong associations, like Aaron Burr, Aaron Paul and as the name of Moses's brother, the first High Priest of the Israelites.

Nathan

Hebrew for “given,” this Old Testament name has a lasting presence across generations.

Adam

A Hebrew name meaning “son of the red earth,” Adam is both mankind’s origin and a perennial favorite.

Nathaniel

A dignified biblical name meaning “gift of God.”

Joshua

Meaning “the Lord is my salvation,” this enduring Hebrew name peaked in the '80s and still holds strong.

Jason

Of Greek origin meaning “to heal,” Jason is known both for ancient myth and its '70s naming boom.

Jacob

This Hebrew classic means “supplanter” and was the most popular boy name in the U.S. for over a decade.

David

A timeless Hebrew name meaning “beloved,” tied to the biblical king.

Joel

This Hebrew name meaning “Jehovah is his God” has Biblical roots and gained modern traction through arts and entertainment.

Caleb

Bold, Messenger, Whole Hearted, Faith

Jonathan

Yahweh has Given, Gift of Jehovah

Marcus

Defence, The Roman God of War, Mars, Of the Sea

Rufus

Ruddy Red-Haired, King, The Redheaded, A Roman Cognomen

Abel

Vanishing, Fragility, Vapour, Healthy

Silas

This name has roots in Aramaic and Latin, meaning “of the forest” or “prayed for,” and appears in both myth and scripture.

Cain

The Crop Grower, Oldest Child of Adam and Eve, Beautiful, Warrior's Son

Jeremiah

God will Uplift, Yahwe Uplifts, Lord Exalts

Cornelius

Horned, Strong Willed, Wise, Like a Horn

Solomon

Rooted in Hebrew, it means “peace” and is tied to biblical wisdom.

Abraham

Father of a Multitude, Faultless

Josiah

The Lord Supports, Jehovah has Healed

Emmanuel

God with Us

Ezekiel

God Strengthens

Titus

Title, Honored, New Testament Character, Giant

Noah

Wanderer, Motion, Comfort, Peaceful

Zachariah

Yahweh Remembers

Ariel

Lion of God

Lemuel

Beloging to God, Devotee

Abram

Exalted Father, Need, Lift Up, Uplift

Bartholomew

Hill, Farmer's Son, Furrow

Isaias

Yahweh is Salvation

Tamar

From Tamar, Palm Tree, Wide River

Perez

River, Strong, Stone, The Rock

Samson

This powerful Hebrew name means “sun” and recalls the biblical figure known for extraordinary strength.

Elisha

Jehovah is God, Abbreviation of Elisabeth

Moshe

Son

Benjamin

Born of the Right Hand

Shiloh

A peaceful Hebrew name, Shiloh features in the Bible and found modern fame through celebrity use.

Seth

From the Hebrew meaning “appointed,” this soft biblical classic has remained timelessly steady.

Asher

It was originally the eighth son of Jacob, forming one of Israel's Twelve Tribes. Gaining popularity for both boys and girls, it's known for its biblical significance and its use by celebrities.

Micah

Who is Like Yahweh?

Elam

Highlands

Abner

Niyr, Father of Light, Ab

Yael

Capricorn, Mountain Goat, Lord God

Daniel

Judge is God

Enos

Enosch, One Vigor

Elijah

Sweet, Beautiful, Smart

Amal

Pure, Clean, Bright, Wish

Ham

Home, Heads, Chief, Hot or Heat

Amos

Born of God, Herd, Carried, Or Carrying, And Porters

Joseph

It will Enlarge, God Would Multiply, Yahweh Will Add, Jehova Increases

Lael

Of God

Jonah

The Dove

Matthias

Gift of Yahweh

Boaz

Quickness, Quick, Swift, Strong

Zacharias

The Lord has Remembered, Yahweh Remembers

Kain

Hebrew in origin, Kain means “acquire” or “spear,” with strong biblical roots.

Eder

Good-Looking

Job

The Afflicted, Of Which Arouses His Enmity, Persecuted Hated, He that Weeps or Cries

Urias

Light is My Lord

Gershon

Exile, A Stranger Here

Barak

Lightning, Thunder, In Vain, Lightening

Judah

Praised He who is Praised, Praised

Zion

Heaven, Homeland, Parched Place, Sign

Hanan

Tender, Hanan, Mercy, Loving

Baruch

Blessed One

Eli

Ascent, The Lord will Help, Defender of Mankind, Height

Petros

River, Rock, The Stone, Strong

Jamin

Son of My Old Age Favorite

Markos

Dedicated to Mars (The Roman God of War)

Esau

Hairy Rough

Laban

White, White Man

Theophilus

Friend of God

Jethro

Yether

Aran

Righteous

Micha

Who is Like God?, Who is Like God

Ozias

God is My Power

Phineas

Mouth of Brass, Oracle

Uriah

Yahweh is My Light

Barnabas

Son of Comfort, Speak Prophetically

Zebulon

To Stay With, Exaltation, Zabal

Abaddon

Destruction, Doom, Angel, Ruin

Gaius

The Element Gaudere Which Means to Rejoice

Neriah

Having Good Character, God is My Light

Ebenezer

Ezer, Eben

Omri

Sheaf of Grain

Ichabod

No Glory

Benaiah

God Built

Jubal

Rams Horn

Adlai

Yahweh is Just, Justice Before God, My Ornament

Jabez

Borne in Pain, Sorrow, God will Increase Your Boundary

Reuel

Friend of God

Dionysius

God Dionysus Sanctified, Dedicated to Dionysos

Absalom

God the Father is Peace, God the Father of Peace

Silvanus

Silver Silver-Haired, Forest Woman, White, Man of the Woods

Erastus

Loving

Timaeus

Honor

Jair

He Enlightens He Shines, He Enlightens

Festus

Holiday

Azel

Noble

Aquila

An Eagle

Obadiah

Servant of God

Naphtali

Wrestling, Naphtali

Eleazar

Who is God Help

Eliezer

God is Help

Jotham

God is Perfect

Kalev

Whole Hearted, Faith, Messenger, Devotion

Narcissus

English

Azaria

Yahweh has Helped

Jarah

God Gives Sweetness

Joram

God is Exalted

Eitan

Heaven, The Enduring, Durable, Strong

Dathan

Faith Or Law

Elihu

He is God

Jeriah

Jehovah has Seen

Azarias

Yahweh has Helped

Gilead

Hump of a Camel

Ozi

Noble Or Honorable

Abiel

God is My Father, My Father is the Lord

Japheth

Life Force, May He Expand, Enlargement, Soul

Anan

Joyful, Clouds

Enosh

Human Being in Hebrew, Enosch

Ammiel

Gods People

Esaias

Gods Helper, God is My Salvation

Zechariah

Yahweh Remembers

Uzzi

God is My Power

Avram

Uplift, Lift Up, Strong Grip, Exalted Father

Meshach

Who is What Aku Is?

Goliath

Exiled

Mehitabel

Who God Benefits

Oziel

Divine Strength

Philemon

Who Kisses, Beloved, Affectionate

Gad

Gad

Shem

Name

Moab

Of His Father

Yosef

God Adds, Son of Jacob and Rachel, He (God) Will Add

Jehu

God Lives

Adonijah

Lord Yahweh, Handsome Youth

Eliakim

God Will Raise

Menachem

Comforter, Comfort

Buz

Despised, Ice Cream, Plundered

Habakkuk

He that Embraces, A Wrestler

Micaiah

Who is Like Yahweh?

Joab

Praise the Lord

Cleopas

Glory of the Father

Yair

He Enlightens

Phelix

Lucky One, Name of a Saint, Happy, Fortunate

Abidan

My Father is Judge Father of Judgment

Yeshua

Love, Jehovah Saves, Yahweh is Salvation, Friendship

Immanuel

God is with Us

Herod

The Elements Heros Meaning Hero Fighter, Song of the Hero

Penuel

The Face of God

Esdras

Helper

Zilpah

Sprinkling

Mehetabel

Who God Benefits

Mattan

Gift

Zebadiah

Yahweh has Bestowed

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