Biblical Baby Boy Names : Choosing a name for your baby boy is a special moment. If you want something meaningful and timeless, biblical names are a great choice. This list of 1000+ best biblical baby boy names has a wide range of beautiful and strong names from the Bible. You’ll find names that reflect faith , strength, and wisdom.
Biblical names have been popular for years because they carry deep meanings and spiritual significance. From classic favorites to rare gems, this collection will help you find the perfect name for your little one. If you want a name that connects your child to a rich tradition and inspires purpose, these biblical baby boy names are a great place to start.
Name Meaning Adam Man, Earth Benjamin Son of the right hand Caleb Faithful, Whole-hearted Daniel God is my judge David Beloved Elijah My God is Yahweh Ethan Strong, Firm Gabriel God is my strength Isaac Laughter Isaiah Salvation of the Lord Jacob Supplanter James Supplanter Jeremiah Exalted by the Lord Joel Yahweh is God John God is gracious Jonathan Gift of God Joseph God will increase Joshua God is salvation Levi Joined, Attached Luke Light giving Matthew Gift of God Micah Who is like God? Nathan He gave Noah Rest, Comfort Samuel Heard by God Seth Appointed Solomon Peaceful Stephen Crown, Wreath Thomas Twin Zachariah The Lord has remembered
Name Meaning Aaron High mountain, Exalted Asher Happy, Blessed Bartholomew Son of Talmai Barnabas Son of encouragement Boaz Strength, Swiftness Cyrus Sun, Throne Eli Ascended, My God Ezra Help Felix Happy, Fortunate Festus Joyful Gad Fortune, Luck Hosea Salvation Ishmael God listens Jair He shines Jared Descended Jonah Dove Jude Praised Malachi My messenger Mark Warlike Matthias Gift of God Mordecai Warrior, Servant of Marduk Nahum Comforter Nathaniel Gift of God Obadiah Servant of God Phinehas Oracle Reuben Behold, A son Samson Sun child Silas Man of the forest Thaddeus Courageous heart Tobias God is good
Name Meaning Abijah My father is Yahweh Abner Father of light Amos Carried by God Azariah Yahweh has helped Barak Lightning Cornelius Horn Demas Popular Eliab God is my father Eleazar God has helped Enos Mortal Gadiel God is my fortune Hezekiah Strength of the Lord Hiram Exalted brother Jairus He will enlighten Jehoshua Yahweh is salvation Jephthah God will open Jethro Excellence Jonathan Gift of God Malchus King Melchizedek King of righteousness Nahshon Serpent Nicodemus Victory of the people Philemon Affectionate Pontius From the region of Pontus Rufus Red-haired Simeon He has heard Silvanus Of the forest Solomon Peace Tertius Third Uriah Yahweh is my light
Name Meaning Absalom Father of peace Adriel Follower of God Amos Burden, carried by God Azriel God is my help Benaiah Built by God Claudius Lame Demetrius Follower of Demeter (goddess) Eliezer God is my help Elihu He is my God Eleazar God has helped Ephraim Fruitful Gad Good fortune Haggai Festive Heber Enclave, region Herod Hero, song of the hero Immanuel God with us Jair He shines Jeiel God lives Joses God will add Lemuel Belonging to God Malachi My messenger Manaen Comforter Micaiah Who is like Yahweh? Nahum Comforter Obed Servant Philemon Affectionate Rehoboam Enlarger of the people Shem Name Thaddaeus Courageous heart Zechariah The Lord remembers
Name Meaning Abijah My father is Yahweh Ahaz He has grasped Asa Physician, healer Azariah Yahweh has helped Baruch Blessed Cephas Rock Cornelius Horn Eli Ascended, my God Elisha God is salvation Ezra Help Gideon Hewer, one who cuts trees Habakkuk Embrace Hosea Salvation Ishmael God hears Jehu Yahweh is He Jethro Excellence Jonah Dove Jonathan Gift of God Josiah Fire of the Lord Lemuel Devoted to God Malachi My messenger Nahum Comforter Nathan He gave Nicodemus Victory of the people Obadiah Servant of God Phinehas Oracle Rufus Red-haired Simeon God has heard Solomon Peace Zephaniah The Lord has hidden
Name Meaning Asher Happy, Blessed Ezra Help Levi Joined, Attached Silas Man of the forest Micah Who is like God? Malachi My messenger Josiah Fire of the Lord Zion Highest point, the Lord’s chosen Ezraiah Help of the Lord Eliezer God is my help Amias Loved Boaz Strength, Swiftness Gideon Hewer, One who cuts trees Tobias God is good Nahum Comforter Enoch Dedicated, Initiated Jadon Thankful, God has heard Zephaniah The Lord has hidden Adriel Follower of God Jericho Moon city Malakai My messenger Kian Ancient, God is gracious Ephraim Fruitful Zebulon Exalted, Honored Azariah Yahweh has helped Jethro Excellence Saul Asked for, Prayed for Jairus He will enlighten Solomon Peace Abel Breath, Vapor
Name Meaning Caleb Faithful, Whole-hearted Eli Ascended, My God Jonah Dove Nathaniel Gift of God Amos Carried by God Ezrael Help of God Malcom Devotee of Saint Columba Ezer Help, Support Jabez Sorrow, He makes sorrowful Leviathan Twisted, Coiled (sea monster) Uri My light Zadok Just, Righteous Ishmael God hears Enos Mortal Azriel God is my help Elisha God is salvation Tobiah Yahweh is good Jair He shines Jephthah God will open Enoch Dedicated, Initiated Reuben Behold, A son Jedidiah Beloved of the Lord Samson Sun child Zechariah The Lord remembers Asa Physician, Healer Abner Father of light Barnabas Son of encouragement Gideon Hewer, One who cuts trees Eleazar God has helped Micajah Who is like God?
Name Meaning Abel Breath, Vapor Adriel Follower of God Azariah Yahweh has helped Barnabas Son of encouragement Bartholomew Son of Talmai Boaz Strength, Swiftness Caius Rejoice Dathan Fountain, Well Eleazar God has helped Eliezer God is my help Ephraim Fruitful Gamaliel Recompense of God Haggai Festive Hosea Salvation Immanuel God with us Jairus He will enlighten Jedidiah Beloved of the Lord Jehu Yahweh is He Jeremiah Exalted by the Lord Jethro Excellence Jonah Dove Jonathan Gift of God Josiah Fire of the Lord Lemuel Belonging to God Malachi My messenger Matthias Gift of God Meshach Who is like God? Nahum Comforter Nathan He gave Obadiah Servant of God
Name Meaning Aaron Exalted, strong Amos Burden, carried by God Asher Happy, blessed Azariah Yahweh has helped Barak Lightning Daniel God is my judge Eleazar God has helped Ephraim Fruitful Ezra Help Gad Fortune, luck Haggai Festive Hezekiah Strength of the Lord Hosea Salvation Isaac Laughter Isaiah Salvation of the Lord Israel Wrestles with God Jacob Supplanter Jeremiah Exalted by the Lord Jesse Gift Joel Yahweh is God Jonah Dove Jonathan Gift of God Joshua God is salvation Levi Joined, attached Malachi My messenger Micah Who is like God? Nathan He gave Noah Rest, comfort Samuel Heard by God Zechariah The Lord has remembered
Name Meaning Abijah My father is Yahweh Abner Father of light Adriel Follower of God Azriel God is my help Bartholomew Son of Talmai Boaz Strength, swiftness Eli Ascended, my God Eliezer God is my help Elisha God is salvation Ethan Strong, firm Gadiel God is my fortune Hanan Gracious, merciful Ishmael God listens Jabez Sorrow, he makes sorrowful Jair He shines Jehoshua Yahweh is salvation Jephthah God will open Jethro Excellence Malchus King Manaen Comforter Meshach Who is like God? Nahshon Serpent Obadiah Servant of God Phinehas Oracle Reuben Behold, a son Samson Sun child Saul Asked for, prayed for Simeon He has heard Tobiah Yahweh is good Uriah Yahweh is my light
Name Meaning Abinadab My father is noble Adonijah My Lord is Yahweh Ammiel People of God Azazel Strong one, scapegoat Baruch Blessed Bethuel House of God Cainan Possession Dathan Fountain, well Eliezer God is my help Elihu He is my God Elkanah God has created Ethan Strong, firm Habakkuk Embrace Haggai Festive Hamuel God is my kinsman Heber Companion, friend Hilkiah My portion is Yahweh Hur Noble Ithamar Island of palms Jeiel God lives Jerahmeel God will have mercy Jethro Excellence Joktan Small Kenan Possession Malchijah My king is Yahweh Micaiah Who is like Yahweh? Nahum Comforter Pelatiah Yahweh delivers Reuel Friend of God Zerubbabel Born in Babylon
Name Meaning Andrew Manly, brave Barnabas Son of encouragement Caleb Faithful, whole-hearted Daniel God is my judge David Beloved Elijah My God is Yahweh Ethan Strong, firm Gabriel God is my strength Isaac Laughter Isaiah Salvation of the Lord James Supplanter John God is gracious Jonathan Gift of God Joseph God will increase Joshua God is salvation Levi Joined, attached Luke Light giving Mark Warlike Matthew Gift of God Michael Who is like God? Nathan He gave Paul Small, humble Peter Rock Philip Lover of horses Samuel Heard by God Stephen Crown, wreath Thomas Twin Timothy Honoring God Titus Defender Zachary The Lord has remembered
Name Meaning Abel Breath, vapor Amos Carried by God Asher Happy, blessed Barnabas Son of encouragement Boaz Strength, swiftness Cornelius Horn Cyrus Sun, throne Demas Popular Eli Ascended, my God Elisha God is salvation Ezra Help Felix Happy, fortunate Gad Fortune, luck Hosea Salvation Isaiah Salvation of the Lord Jairus He will enlighten Jedidiah Beloved of the Lord Jeremiah Exalted by the Lord Joel Yahweh is God Jonah Dove Jude Praised Lazarus God has helped Malachi My messenger Matthias Gift of God Mordecai Warrior Nathaniel Gift of God Phinehas Oracle Silas Man of the forest Titus Defender Zachariah The Lord has remembered
Name Meaning Adriel Follower of God Amos Burden, carried by God Apollos Destroyer Aquila Eagle Azariah Yahweh has helped Bartholomew Son of Talmai Barnabas Son of encouragement Cleopas Glory of the father Cornelius Horn Crispus Curly-haired Demetrius Follower of Demeter Ebenezer Stone of help Ephraim Fruitful Festus Joyful Gaius Rejoice Herod Hero, song of the hero Hosea Salvation Jairus He will enlighten Japheth Enlargement Jehoshua Yahweh is salvation Joel Yahweh is God Jude Praised Justus Just, righteous Lazarus God has helped Luke Light giving Mark Warlike Matthias Gift of God Nicodemus Victory of the people Philemon Affectionate Silas Man of the forest
Name Meaning Aaron Exalted, strong Abel Breath, vapor Abraham Father of many Adam Man, earth Amos Carried by God Caleb Faithful, whole-hearted Daniel God is my judge David Beloved Elijah My God is Yahweh Ethan Strong, firm Gabriel God is my strength Isaac Laughter Isaiah Salvation of the Lord Jacob Supplanter James Supplanter Jeremiah Exalted by the Lord John God is gracious Jonathan Gift of God Joseph God will increase Joshua God is salvation Levi Joined, attached Luke Light giving Matthew Gift of God Micah Who is like God? Nathan He gave Noah Rest, comfort Samuel Heard by God Simon Listener Solomon Peace Stephen Crown, wreath
Name Meaning Abel Breath, vapor Abner Father of light Adriel Follower of God Amos Burden, carried by God Asher Happy, blessed Bartholomew Son of Talmai Boaz Strength, swiftness Cyrus Sun, throne Eli Ascended, my God Eliezer God is my help Elisha God is salvation Ezra Help Felix Happy, fortunate Gad Fortune, luck Hosea Salvation Isaiah Salvation of the Lord Jairus He will enlighten Jehoshua Yahweh is salvation Jeremiah Exalted by the Lord Joel Yahweh is God Jonah Dove Jonathan Gift of God Jude Praised Malachi My messenger Matthias Gift of God Mordecai Warrior Nathaniel Gift of God Phinehas Oracle Silas Man of the forest Zachariah The Lord has remembered
Name Meaning Abijah My father is Yahweh Adonijah My Lord is Yahweh Azariah Yahweh has helped Barnabas Son of encouragement Cephas Rock Dathan Fountain, well Eleazar God has helped Ephraim Fruitful Gadiel God is my fortune Haggai Festive Hezekiah Strength of the Lord Hosea Salvation Ishmael God listens Jabez Sorrow, he makes sorrowful Jair He shines Jephthah God will open Jethro Excellence Joel Yahweh is God Jonathan Gift of God Josiah Fire of the Lord Lemuel Belonging to God Malachi My messenger Manaen Comforter Micah Who is like God? Nahum Comforter Nathan He gave Obadiah Servant of God Phinehas Oracle Reuben Behold, a son Samson Sun child
Name Meaning Aaron Exalted, strong Abner Father of light Amos Carried by God Asher Happy, blessed Barak Lightning Boaz Strength, swiftness Caleb Faithful, wholehearted Daniel God is my judge David Beloved Eleazar God has helped Elijah My God is Yahweh Elisha God is salvation Ethan Strong, firm Gabriel God is my strength Gideon Mighty warrior Hezekiah Strength of the Lord Hosea Salvation Isaiah Salvation of the Lord Ishmael God listens Jacob Supplanter Jeremiah Exalted by the Lord Joshua God is salvation Josiah Fire of the Lord Judah Praise Levi Joined, attached Malachi My messenger Michael Who is like God? Nathaniel Gift of God Samson Sun child, strength Zechariah The Lord has remembered
Name Meaning Abijah My father is Yahweh Adonijah My Lord is Yahweh Azariah Yahweh has helped Barnabas Son of encouragement Bartholomew Son of Talmai Cephas Rock Cyrus Sun, throne Darius Possessor of good Elihu He is my God Elkanah God has created Emmanuel God with us Ephraim Fruitful Ezra Help Felix Happy, fortunate Goliath Exile Haggai Festive Hosea Salvation Jehu Yahweh is he Jephthah God will open Jethro Excellence Joel Yahweh is God Jonah Dove Jonathan Gift of God Josedech Yahweh is righteous Lemuel Belonging to God Malchus King Matthew Gift of God Mordecai Warrior Nahum Comforter Nathanael Gift of God
Name Meaning Abel Breath, vapor (symbol of righteousness) Abimelech My father is king Abinadab My father is noble Achim God will establish Adlai God is just Amos Carried, borne by God Ananias God has been gracious Apollos Destroyer Asa Physician, healer Asahel Made by God Asaph Gatherer Belteshazzar Protect his life Cainan Possession Claudius Lame (Roman name in NT context) Crispus Curly-haired Elam Eternity, ancient Eli Ascended, my God Eliab God is my father Eliezer God is my help Enoch Dedicated Enos Mankind Erastus Beloved Eutychus Fortunate Festus Joyful Gamaliel Reward of God Jair He shines Jairus He will enlighten Jason Healer Jesse Gift Jubal Stream, ram’s horn
Name Meaning Abner Father of light Aholiab Father’s tent Alphæus Changing Amos Carried by God Aristarchus Best ruler Asaiah God has made Azazel Scapegoat, strong one Aziel God is my strength Balak Waster, devastator Benaiah Built by God Benjamín Son of the right hand Bezaleel In the shadow of God Boanerges Sons of thunder Claudius Lame (but leader in Rome) Dan Judge Demetrius Belonging to Demeter Ebenezer Stone of help Eliashib God restores Elymas Wise, skilled Esau Hairy Ethan Strong, firm Ezer Help Habakkuk Embrace Hananiah Yahweh is gracious Heman Faithful Hosea Salvation Hur Liberty, noble Ishvi Equal, level Jair He shines Jeiel God sweeps away
Name Meaning Abidan My father is judge Abiezer My father is help Abihud My father is glory Achsah Adorned Adlai God is just Ahlai Ornament Ammiel People of God Amzi Strong, mighty Anani My cloud Apelles Called, appointed Aristobulus Best counselor Asaiah God has made Azaz Strong, powerful Baana Son of affliction Barabbas Son of the father Barachiah Blessed of God Basemath Sweet fragrance Beeri My well Bela Destruction Berechiah Yahweh blesses Bithiah Daughter of the Lord Boanerges Sons of thunder Calcol Sustenance Carpus Fruit Chelub Dog, courageous Chesed Kindness Dibri My word Eker Plowman Elam Eternity, ancient Elioenai My eyes are on God
Name Meaning Eliada God knows Eliakim God raises up Eliphalet God is deliverance Elishama My God has heard Elishaphat My God has judged Elkanah God has created Elmodam Measure of God Elon Oak tree Elymas Wise, skilled Epaenetus Praiseworthy Epenetus Praiseworthy Erastus Beloved Eri My watcher Esli Near to me Ezer Help Gaddiel God is my fortune Gamaliel Reward of God Gideoni My feller (warrior) Habazinaiah Yahweh’s protection Haggith Festive Hakkoz The thorn Hanameel God is gracious Hanani Gracious Hanoch Dedicated Haran Mountain Hashabiah Yahweh has considered Hashub Considerate Helkai My portion is Yahweh Helon Strong Hoshaiah Salvation of Yahweh
Name Meaning Aaron Exalted, strong Abel Breath, vapor Abraham Father of many Adam Man, of the earth Amos Carried by God Asher Happy, blessed Benjamin Son of the right hand Caleb Faithful, wholehearted Daniel God is my judge David Beloved Elijah My God is Yahweh Elisha God is salvation Emmanuel God with us Ethan Strong, firm Gabriel God is my strength Gideon Mighty warrior Isaac He will laugh Isaiah Salvation of the Lord Jacob Supplanter James Supplanter Jesse Gift Joel Yahweh is God John Yahweh is gracious Jonathan Gift of God Joseph God will add Joshua Yahweh is salvation Josiah Fire of the Lord Levi Joined, attached Matthew Gift of God Nathaniel Gift of God
Name Meaning Abeloth Breath of God Abiah God is my father Abidan My father is judge Abiel God is my father Abijah My father is Yahweh Abinadab My father is noble Abner Father of light Abram Exalted father Adlai God is just Adonijah My Lord is Yahweh Amos Borne by God Ananias God has been gracious Andrew Manly, brave Apollos Destroyer (strong in the Lord) Asa Healer Asahel Made by God Asaph Gatherer Azariah Yahweh has helped Barak Lightning Barnabas Son of encouragement Bartholomew Son of Talmai Benjamin Son of the right hand Boaz Strength Cephas Rock Crispus Curly-haired Cyrus Sun, throne Darius Possessor of good Demetrius Belonging to Demeter Ebenezer Stone of help Eleazar God has helped Eli Ascended, my God Eliab God is my father Eliakim God raises up Eliezer God is my help Elijah My God is Yahweh Elisha God is salvation Elkanah God has created Emmanuel God with us Ephraim Fruitful Erastus Beloved Ethan Strong, firm Eutychus Fortunate Ezra Help Felix Happy, fortunate Festus Joyful Gabriel God is my strength Gamaliel Reward of God Gideon Mighty warrior Gilead Monument of testimony Haggai Festive Hananiah Yahweh is gracious Hosea Salvation Isaac He will laugh Ishmael God listens Israel God contends Jair He shines Jairus He will enlighten James Supplanter Jason Healer Jehu Yahweh is he Jeremiah Exalted by the Lord Jericho Moon city Jesse Gift Jesus Yahweh saves Jethro Excellence Joachim Yahweh raises up Joel Yahweh is God John Yahweh is gracious Jonah Dove Jonathan Gift of God Joseph God will add Joshua Yahweh is salvation Josiah Fire of the Lord Judah Praise Jude Praise Levi Joined, attached Lucas Light Luke Light Malachi My messenger Manaen Comforter Mark Warlike Matthew Gift of God Micah Who is like God? Michael Who is like God? Mordecai Warrior Nahum Comforter Nathanael Gift of God Nehemiah Comforted by God Nicodemus Victory of the people Noah Rest, comfort Obadiah Servant of God Paul Small, humble Peter Rock Philemon Loving Philip Lover of horses Phinehas Oracle Raphael God heals Reuben Behold, a son Samson Sun child Samuel Heard by God Saul Asked for Silas Man of the forest Simeon God has heard Simon He has heard Stephen Crown Thaddeus Heart, courageous Theophilus Friend of God Thomas Twin Titus Pleasing Tobias God is good Zachariah The Lord has remembered Zechariah The Lord has remembered Zebedee Gift of God Zedekiah The Lord is my righteousness
Name Meaning Abda Servant Abdeel Servant of God Abdi My servant Abdon Servile, worshiper Abednego Servant of Nego Abihud My father is glory Abimelech My father is king Abishai Gift of my father Abitub My father is goodness Achim God will establish Adaiah Yahweh has adorned Adnah Pleasure, delight Adoniram My Lord is exalted Ahi My brother Ahian Brotherly Ahiezer Brother of help Ahijah Brother of Yahweh Ahikam My brother has risen Ahilud Brother of travail Ahimaaz Brother of wrath Ahiman Brother of a portion Ahimelech Brother of the king Ahio Brotherly Ahlai Ornament Ahoah Brotherly Aholiab Father’s tent Alvah Sublime Ammiel People of God Ammihud People of glory Amminadab My people are generous Ammon Teacher, builder Amok Deep, profound Amos Carried by God Anani My cloud Ananiah Yahweh has covered Anathoth Answers to prayer Andronicus Victorious man Antipas Against all Apelles Called, appointed Archelaus Ruler of the people Archippus Master of the horse Arioch Lion-like Asaiah God has made Asaph Gatherer Ashbel Fire of Bel Ashur Step, going forward Assir Prisoner Azaz Strong, powerful Azaziah Yahweh is strong Aziel God is my strength Azmaveth Strong death Azor Helper Baal-hanan The Lord has been gracious Baana Son of affliction Baasha Wickedness Barachiah Blessed of God Bariah Yahweh has created Benaiah Built by God Benammi Son of my people Beneberak Sons of lightning Benoni Son of sorrow Beor Torch Beriah Yahweh has created Bildad Confusing love Bilhan Timid Boaz Strength Bukki Waste, empty Cainan Possession Calcol Sustenance Careah Bald Carpus Fruit Chaldea Ascent Chelub Courageous, like a dog Chenaniah Planted by Yahweh Chesed Kindness Chileab Perfection of the father Chloeus Blooming Claudius Lame Clement Merciful Cleopas Glory to the father Colhozeh All-seeing Coniah Yahweh will establish Cornelius Horn Crispin Curly-haired Cyrenius Supreme lord Dabbasheth Flowing with honey Dalaiah Yahweh has drawn Darius Possessor of good Deuel Knowledge of God Dodai Beloved Dodo Beloved Drusillus Strong Dumah Silence Ebed Servant Ebed-melech Servant of the king Eber Beyond Ebron Alliance Edom Red Eglon Heifer
Name Meaning Abel Breath, vapor Abner Father of light Abie My father is Yahweh Adlai God is just Amos Carried by God Ariel Lion of God Asher Happy, blessed Asa Healer Aziel God is my strength Boaz Strength Caleb Faithful, wholehearted Chanan Gracious Cyrus Sun, throne Dodo Beloved Eber Beyond Eden Delight, paradise Eli Ascended, my God Elam Forever, eternal Eliel My God is God Elon Oak tree Enos Mankind Eri My watcher Esli Near to me Ethan Strong, firm Ezel Noble Ezra Help Felix Happy, fortunate Gad Fortune Gaius To rejoice Gid Cutter down (short for Gideon) Hanan Gracious Haniel Grace of God Haran Mountain Hosea Salvation Ibzan Splendid Imri My words Ira Watchful Isaac He will laugh Ishai Gift Ishi My man Ittai With me Jair He shines Jared Descent Jason Healer Joel Yahweh is God John Yahweh is gracious Jonas Dove Jude Praise Kenan Possession Levi Joined, attached Luca Light Luke Light Malak Angel, messenger Mark Warlike Micah Who is like God? Milo Gracious soldier Moab From father Neri My lamp Nethan Given Noah Rest, comfort Omri Life Ophir Gold Oren Pine tree Paul Small, humble Pedro Rock Phinehas Oracle Pedaiah Yahweh has ransomed Perez Breakthrough Peter Rock Pethuel Vision of God Quirinius Spear Rafa God heals Reaiah Yahweh has seen Reuben Behold, a son Ruel Friend of God Rufus Red-haired Seraiah Yahweh has prevailed Seth Appointed Shiloh Peace Silas Man of the forest Simeon God has heard Simon He has heard Talmai Furrowed Tekoah Trumpet blast Thad Heart Thaddeus Courageous heart Theophilus Friend of God Thomas Twin Tobiah God is good Tobias God is good Uri My light Uriel God is my light Zaccai Pure Zach The Lord has remembered Zachary The Lord has remembered Zadok Righteous Zane Gift from God Zeb Gift of God Zeke God strengthens Zephan Hidden by God Zion Highest point
Name Meaning Abeloth Breath of God Abiah God is my father Abiathar Father of abundance Abid Servant Abiezer Father of help Abinoam Father of pleasantness Abiram My father is exalted Achaz He grasped Adar Noble Adiel Ornament of God Adin Delicate Adnah Delight Adon Lord Adoram The Lord has exalted Agur Gathered Ahaz He has grasped Ahian Brotherly Ahiam Brother of the nation Ahio Brotherly Ahlab Fertile place Ahlai Ornament Aliah Ascend Alian Noble Amariah Yahweh has promised Ammon Teacher Amosiah Carried by the Lord Anan Cloud Anath Answer Ani Ship Anon Humble Ansel God’s protection Apollos Destroyer Aram Exalted Ardon Bronze Ariel Lion of God Asael God has made Asiel Made by God Asnah Thorn bush Asriel Prince of God Athlai Afflicted Azan Balance Azareel God has helped Azrikam My help is raised Baanah Son of affliction Baara Flame Baasha Bold Barak Lightning Bariah Created by God Baruch Blessed Bashemath Fragrance Benaiah Built by Yahweh Benhur Son of freedom Benoni Son of sorrow Bethuel House of God Boanerges Sons of thunder Bucol Shepherd Cainan Possession Carmi My vineyard Chanan Gracious Chen Favor Chesed Kindness Claudius Lame Cleon Glorious Crispus Curly Cyprian From Cyprus Cyrus Sun Darius Possessor of good Dathan Belonging to the law Demas Popular Dion God of wine Dodo Beloved Drus Strong Dumah Silence Ebal Bare Ebed Servant Eben Stone Eder Flock Edrei Mighty Eglah Heifer Eliab God is my father Elie My God Elika God is my portion Elon Oak tree Elrod God rules Eluzai God is my strength Elyon Most high Emri My speech Enan Cloud Enos Mankind Epher Young calf Ephod Priestly garment Eran Watchful Eri My watcher Esau Hairy Esli Near to me Etam Stronghold Eyal Strength Ezra Help
Name Meaning Abelon Breath of life Abnerel Father of light Achim Established by God Adonai My Lord Amiel God of my people Amosel Carried by God Aniel Grace of God Arielon Lion of God Asaiah God has made Asaph Gatherer Azai Strength Azor Helper Baruchon Blessed one Benaya Built by Yahweh Beni My son Boen Swift Cale Faithful, wholehearted Danel God is my judge Ederon Flock Elior My God is my light Elnan God gave Elroi God sees me Elyas My God is Yahweh Eniel God is my delight Erel Hero Ezri My help Gai To rejoice Gil Joy Jadon Thankful Joas Yahweh has healed
Name Meaning Abda Servant Abdeel Servant of God Abdi My servant Abdon Servant Abednego Servant of Nego Abiathar Father of abundance Abiel God is my father Abiezer Father of help Abihu He is my father Abinadab My father is noble Abinoam Father of pleasantness Abiram My father is exalted Abishai Gift of my father Abishalom Father of peace Abital My father is dew Achaz He has grasped Achbor Mouse Adlai God is just Adnah Delight Adonikam My Lord has risen Ahab Father’s brother Ahaziah Yahweh has grasped Ahijah Brother of Yahweh Ahikam My brother has risen Ahilud Born of love Ahimaaz Brother of anger Ahiman Brother of a gift Ahinoam Brother of delight Ahlai Ornament Ahoah Brotherly Aholiab Father’s tent Aiah Falcon Aijalon Place of deer Akan Trouble Ammiel People of God Ammihud My kinsman is glorious Ammon Teacher Amnon Faithful Amosiah Carried by the Lord Anah Answer Anani Covered by God Ananias Yahweh has been gracious Anathoth Answers to prayers Antipas Against all Apelles Called Apollos Destroyer Archelaus Ruler of the people Archippus Master of the horse Aristarchus Best ruler Asahel Made by God Asaph Gatherer Ashbel Fire of God Ashhur Blackness Asriel Prince of God Atad Thorn Azaniah Yahweh has listened Azariah Yahweh has helped Azaz Strong Azaziah Yahweh is strong Azrikam My help is raised Baalhanan Baal is gracious Baana Son of affliction Bani Built Barabbas Son of the father Barachiah Blessed by Yahweh Barak Lightning Bariah Created by God Barjesus Son of Joshua Barnabas Son of encouragement Bartholomew Son of the furrows Bartimaeus Son of Timaeus Bashemath Fragrance Bealoth Masters Bela Devoured Belshazzar Bel protects the king Benammi Son of my people Beneiah Built by Yahweh Benhanan Son of grace Benoni Son of sorrow Berachah Blessing Berechiah Yahweh blesses Beriah Unfortunate Bezalel In the shadow of God Bigvai In my body Bildad Son of contention Binnui Built up Boaz Strength Bukki Wasting Cainan Possession Caiaphas Depression Candace Queen mother Carpus Fruit Cedron Dark Cephas Rock Chenaniah Planted by Yahweh Claudius Lame Crispus Curly Cushan Blackness Cyrenius Lordly Cyrus Sun
Name Meaning Daberath Sanctuary Dagon Grain, fish Dalphon Dropping water Damaris Calf Darda Pearl of wisdom Darius Possessor of good Darphus Healer Dedan Low country Dekar Piercing Delaiah Yahweh has drawn Demas Popular Demetrius Belonging to Demeter Deuel Knowledge of God Didymus Twin Dilean Pomegranate tree Dinah Judgment Dion Of Zeus Dishan Antelope Dishon Gazelle Dodai Beloved Dodo Beloved Drusilla Strong Dumah Silence Ebiasaph Father of gathering Ebed Servant Eber Beyond Ebron Joined together Eder Flock Edom Red Edrei Mighty Eglah Heifer Ehud United Eliab God is my father Eliakim God will establish Eliam People of God Eliashib God restores Eliathah God has come Elidad God has loved Eliehoenai My eyes are toward God Elioenai My eyes are toward the Lord Eliphal My God delivers Eliphalet God is deliverance Eliphelet God is deliverance Elisha God is salvation Elishama My God has heard Elishaphat My God has judged Elishua God is my salvation Elizur My God is a rock Elkanah God has possessed Elmodam God is beloved Elnaam God is pleasantness Elon Oak tree Elpaal God has done Elzabad God has given Elzaphan God has hidden Emmor Ass Enan Cloud Enoch Dedicated Enos Mankind Epaphras Lovely Epaphroditus Agreeable Er Watchman Eran Watchful Eri My watcher Esarhaddon Gift of the god Ashur Esli Near to me Esrom Enclosed Etham Strong Ethan Firm, strong Eubulus Prudent Eunice Good victory Eutychus Fortunate Ezbon Swift Ezel Reserved Ezer Help Ezion Strong Ezrah Help Ezri My help Gad Fortune Gaddi My fortune Gaddiel Fortune of God Gaius To rejoice Galal Roll, heap Gallio White as milk Gamaliel Reward of God Gareb Scarce Garmite Bone Gatam Burnt valley Gemalli My camel Gemariah Yahweh has accomplished Gideoni My cutter Giddalti I have made great Giddel Great Gihon Bursting forth Gilalai Eternal joy Gilead Heap of witness Ginnethon Garden
Name Meaning Origin/Reference Caleb Wholehearted, faithful Numbers 13:30 Ethan Strong, firm, enduring 1 Kings 4:31 Daniel God is my judge Daniel 1:6 Nathaniel Gift of God John 1:45–51 Emmanuel God is with us Matthew 1:23 Gabriel God is my strength Luke 1:19 Jonathan God has given 1 Samuel 14:6 Matthias Gift of God Acts 1:23–26 Michael Who is like God? Daniel 10:13 Samuel God has heard 1 Samuel 1:20 Zachariah The Lord remembers Luke 1:5 Isaiah God is salvation Isaiah 1:1 Hosea Salvation Hosea 1:1 Tobias God is good Tobit 1:1 Jedidiah Beloved of the Lord 2 Samuel 12:25 Elisha My God is salvation 1 Kings 19:19 Malachi My messenger Malachi 1:1 Benjamin Son of the right hand Genesis 35:18 Josiah The Lord supports 2 Kings 22:1 Elias My God is Yahweh Luke 4:25 Ezekiel God strengthens Ezekiel 1:3 Nathan He gave 2 Samuel 7:2–4 Reuben Behold, a son Genesis 29:32 Levi Joined, attached Genesis 29:34 Simeon God has heard Genesis 29:33 Boaz Strength Ruth 2:1 Silas Man of the forest Acts 15:22 Stephen Crown Acts 6:5 Peter Rock Matthew 16:18 Andrew Manly, strong Matthew 4:18 James Supplanter Matthew 4:21 John God is gracious John 1:6 Mark Polite, shining Acts 12:12 Luke Light-giving Colossians 4:14 Timothy Honoring God Acts 16:1 Titus Pleasing Titus 1:4 Philemon Loving Philemon 1:1 Barnabas Son of encouragement Acts 4:36 Aquila Eagle Acts 18:2 Crispus Curly-haired Acts 18:8 Apollos Destroyer Acts 18:24 Eli Ascended, uplifted 1 Samuel 1:9 Asa Physician, healer 1 Kings 15:9 Joel The Lord is God Joel 1:1 Jonah Dove Jonah 1:1 Micah Who is like the Lord? Micah 1:1 Nahum Comfort Nahum 1:1 Obadiah Servant of the Lord Obadiah 1:1 Amos Burden-bearer Amos 1:1 Seth Appointed Genesis 4:25 Jared Descent Genesis 5:15 Enos Mankind Genesis 4:26 Enoch Dedicated Genesis 5:21 Methuselah Man of the dart Genesis 5:27 Noah Rest, comfort Genesis 5:29 Shem Name, renown Genesis 5:32 Japheth Enlargement Genesis 5:32 Eliezer God is my help Exodus 18:4 Gershom Stranger there Exodus 2:22 Malchus King John 18:10 Ananias God has been gracious Acts 5:1 Cornelius Horn Acts 10:1 Justus Just, upright Acts 1:23 Rufus Red Romans 16:13 Tychicus Fortunate Ephesians 6:21 Onesimus Useful Philemon 1:10 Epaphras Foam-covered Colossians 1:7 Demas Popular Colossians 4:14 Nicanor Conqueror Acts 6:5 Prochorus Leader of the dance Acts 6:5 Parmenas Faithful Acts 6:5 Nicolas Victory of the people Acts 6:5 Gaius Happy 3 John 1:1 Sopater Savior of his father Acts 20:4 Aristarchus Best ruler Acts 19:29 Secundus Second Acts 20:4 Alexander Defender of men Acts 19:33 Crispin Curly-haired Historical Christian usage Leviticus Belonging to Levi Old Testament Philetus Beloved 2 Timothy 2:17 Zenas Gift of Zeus Titus 3:13 Eutychus Fortunate Acts 20:9 Agabus Locust Acts 11:28 Manaen Comforter Acts 13:1 Lucius Light Acts 13:1 Simeon Niger Hearing Acts 13:1 Erastus Beloved Romans 16:23 Quartus Fourth Romans 16:23 Fortunatus Lucky 1 Corinthians 16:17 Stephanas Crowned 1 Corinthians 16:15 Sosthenes Safe in strength 1 Corinthians 1:1 Apelles Called Romans 16:10 Urbanus Of the city Romans 16:9 Andronicus Man of victory Romans 16:7 Achaicus Belonging to Achaia 1 Corinthians 16:17
Name Meaning Origin/Reference Adriel Flock of God 1 Samuel 18:19 Asher Happy, blessed Genesis 30:13 Barak Blessing, lightning Judges 4:6 Baruch Blessed Jeremiah 36:4 Benedict Blessed Latin (Christian usage) Bennet Blessed one Latin (Christian usage) Benedictus Blessed Luke 1:68 Boaz Strength, blessing Ruth 2:1 Caleb Wholehearted, faithful Numbers 13:30 Daniel God is my judge Daniel 1:6 David Beloved 1 Samuel 16:13 Eliezer God is my help Exodus 18:4 Elijah My God is Yahweh 1 Kings 17:1 Elisha My God is salvation 1 Kings 19:19 Emmanuel God is with us Matthew 1:23 Enoch Dedicated, favored Genesis 5:21 Ephraim Fruitful, blessed Genesis 41:52 Esau Made, completed Genesis 25:25 Ethan Strong, enduring 1 Kings 4:31 Ezequiel God strengthens Ezekiel 1:3 Gabriel God is my strength Luke 1:19 Gad Fortune, luck Genesis 30:11 Gideon Mighty warrior, blessing to Israel Judges 6:11 Isaac He will laugh Genesis 21:3 Ishmael God hears Genesis 16:11 Israel God contends Genesis 32:28 Jacob Supplanter, blessed Genesis 25:26 Jairus God enlightens Mark 5:22 James Supplanter, God rewards Matthew 4:21 Jared Descent, gift from God Genesis 5:15 Jason Healer Acts 17:5 Jedidiah Beloved of the Lord 2 Samuel 12:25 Jeremiah God will uplift Jeremiah 1:1 Jesse Gift 1 Samuel 16:1 Jesus God is salvation Matthew 1:21 Joachim Established by God Luke 3:23 Joel The Lord is God Joel 1:1 John God is gracious Luke 1:13 Jonathan God has given 1 Samuel 14:6 Joseph God will add Genesis 30:24 Joshua God is salvation Joshua 1:1 Josiah The Lord supports 2 Kings 22:1 Judah Praise Genesis 29:35 Kenan Possession, blessing Genesis 5:9 Lemuel Belonging to God Proverbs 31:1 Levi Joined, attached Genesis 29:34 Lucas Light Luke 1:3 Luke Light-giving Colossians 4:14 Malachi My messenger Malachi 1:1 Manasseh Causing to forget sorrow Genesis 41:51 Mark Polite, shining Acts 12:12 Matthew Gift of God Matthew 9:9 Matthias Gift of God Acts 1:23–26 Micah Who is like the Lord? Micah 1:1 Michael Who is like God? Daniel 10:13 Moses Drawn out, delivered Exodus 2:10 Nathanael Gift of God John 1:45–51 Nathan He gave 2 Samuel 7:2–4 Nehemiah Comforted by God Nehemiah 1:1 Noah Rest, comfort Genesis 5:29 Obadiah Servant of the Lord Obadiah 1:1 Paul Humble, small Acts 9:1 Peter Rock Matthew 16:18 Philip Lover of horses Acts 8:26–40 Phineas Oracle, mouth of brass Numbers 25:7 Raphael God has healed Tobit 12:15 Reuben Behold, a son Genesis 29:32 Samuel God has heard 1 Samuel 1:20 Saul Asked for, prayed for 1 Samuel 9:2 Seth Appointed, granted Genesis 4:25 Shiloh Peace, abundance Genesis 49:10 Silas Man of the forest, blessed Acts 15:22 Simeon God has heard Genesis 29:33 Solomon Peaceful, blessed 2 Samuel 12:24 Stephen Crown Acts 6:5 Theophilus Loved by God Luke 1:3 Thaddeus Gift of God Matthew 10:3 Thomas Twin John 11:16 Tobias God is good Tobit 1:1 Tobiah The Lord is good Nehemiah 2:10 Timothy Honoring God Acts 16:1 Titus Pleasing Titus 1:4 Uri My light Exodus 31:2 Uriel God is my light 1 Chronicles 15:11 Zachariah The Lord remembers Luke 1:5 Zadok Righteous 2 Samuel 8:17 Zebedee Gift of God Matthew 4:21 Zechariah The Lord remembers Zechariah 1:1 Zebulun Dwelling, gift Genesis 30:20 Zerah Rising, shining Genesis 38:30 Zimri My music, my praise 1 Kings 16:9 Eli Ascended, uplifted 1 Samuel 1:9 Elkanah God has possessed, created 1 Samuel 1:1 Asa Physician, healer 1 Kings 15:9 Abijah My father is the Lord 1 Kings 14:1 Abiel God is my father 1 Samuel 9:1 Abner Father of light 1 Samuel 14:50 Abraham Father of multitudes Genesis 17:5 Abram Exalted father Genesis 11:26
Letter Name Meaning A Aaron Exalted, strong B Benjamin Son of the right hand C Caleb Faithful, wholehearted D Daniel God is my judge E Elijah My God is Yahweh F Felix Happy, fortunate G Gideon Mighty warrior H Hosea Salvation I Isaac He will laugh J Joshua Yahweh is salvation K Kenan Possession L Levi Joined, attached M Matthew Gift of God N Nathaniel Gift of God O Obadiah Servant of the Lord P Paul Small, humble Q Quartus Fourth R Reuben Behold, a son S Samuel God has heard T Thomas Twin U Uzziah My strength is Yahweh V Vaniah God is gracious W Wisdom Knowledge from God X Xerxes Ruler over heroes Y Yosef God will add Z Zachariah Yahweh remembers
Choosing a name for your baby boy is a heartfelt journey. Biblical names are more than pretty words—they carry history, faith, and inspiring stories. Classic names like David and Elijah shine, but unique ones from lesser-known passages are special too. Each name carries a meaningful message.
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