December 3, 2024

100 Biblical Baby Boy Names with Significance in Bible

by zeeshan

Biblical Baby Boy Names with Meanings and Origins

There is always a story behind every name, and biblical names are generous of history, faith as well as meaning. When naming your baby boy biblically, you will be selecting a name that will go well with the tradition-rich religious books, in addition to adding a strong meaning to the life of your young one.

This list in this blog contains 100+ biblical baby boy names. Every name in it is accompanied by the way it is pronounced, its meaning, its origin and a brief history of the name. We also have the religious and cultural significance of the name based on Christianity or Judaism related passages or chapters from the Bible.

Here is the list of Biblical baby boy names

Name	Pronunciation	Meaning	Religion & Origin	Significance in the Bible
Adam	Aa-dam	Earth, Man	Christianity, Judaism, Islam (Hebrew)	The first human created by God in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 2:7).
Noah	No-ah	Rest, Comfort	Christianity, Judaism, Islam (Hebrew)	Built the ark to save his family and animals from the Great Flood (Genesis 6-9).
Isaac	Eye-zak	Laughter	Christianity, Judaism, Islam (Hebrew)	Son of Abraham and Sarah, whose birth brought joy (Genesis 21:3-6).
Jacob	Jay-kob	Supplanter	Christianity, Judaism, Islam (Hebrew)	Renamed Israel, he fathered the 12 tribes of Israel (Genesis 32:28).
David	Day-vid	Beloved	Christianity, Judaism, Islam (Hebrew)	The second king of Israel, known for defeating Goliath and writing many Psalms (1 Samuel 16, 1 Samuel 17).
Solomon	Sol-o-mon	Peace	Christianity, Judaism, Islam (Hebrew)	Son of David, renowned for his wisdom and building the Temple (1 Kings 3-11).
Elijah	Ee-lye-jah	My God is Yahweh	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	A prophet known for calling fire from heaven and opposing idolatry (1 Kings 18).
Jonah	Jo-nah	Dove	Christianity, Judaism, Islam (Hebrew)	Swallowed by a great fish after trying to avoid God's command to preach to Nineveh (Book of Jonah).
Matthew	Math-yoo	Gift of God	Christianity (Hebrew via Greek)	One of Jesus’ 12 apostles and the author of the Gospel of Matthew.
Joshua	Josh-yoo-ah	The Lord is Salvation	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	Led the Israelites into the Promised Land after Moses’ death (Book of Joshua).
Daniel	Dan-yel	God is My Judge	Christianity, Judaism, Islam (Hebrew)	Known for his unwavering faith, thrown into the lion’s den but protected by God (Book of Daniel).
Caleb	Kay-leb	Wholehearted, Faithful	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	One of the spies sent to Canaan; known for his faith and courage (Numbers 13-14).
Aaron	Air-on	Exalted, Strong	Christianity, Judaism, Islam (Hebrew)	The brother of Moses and Israel's first high priest (Exodus 4, Leviticus 8).
Samuel	Sam-yoo-el	Heard by God	Christianity, Judaism, Islam (Hebrew)	A prophet who anointed the first two kings of Israel: Saul and David (1 Samuel 1-16).
Joseph	Jo-sef	He will Add	Christianity, Judaism, Islam (Hebrew)	Son of Jacob, known for his coat of many colors and rise to power in Egypt (Genesis 37-50).
Benjamin	Ben-ja-min	Son of the Right Hand	Christianity, Judaism, Islam (Hebrew)	Youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, ancestor of the tribe of Benjamin (Genesis 35:18).
Simon	Si-mon	God has Heard	Christianity (Hebrew via Greek)	One of Jesus' apostles, also known as Peter, the "rock" upon which Jesus built His church (Matthew 16:18).
Isaiah	Eye-zay-ah	Salvation of the Lord	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	A major prophet who prophesied the coming of the Messiah (Book of Isaiah).
Ezekiel	Eh-zee-kee-el	God Strengthens	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	A prophet known for his visions, including the valley of dry bones (Book of Ezekiel).
Levi	Lee-vye	Joined, Attached	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	One of Jacob's sons; his descendants became the priestly tribe of Israel (Genesis 29:34).
Nathan	Nay-than	Gift of God	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	A prophet who advised King David and rebuked him for his sin with Bathsheba (2 Samuel 12).
Gabriel	Gay-bree-el	God is My Strength	Christianity, Judaism, Islam (Hebrew)	An archangel who delivered messages from God, including the announcement of Jesus' birth to Mary (Luke 1:26).
Titus	Tie-tus	Defender	Christianity (Latin)	A companion of Paul, known for his role in leading and organizing the early Christian church (Book of Titus).
Jude	Jood	Praise	Christianity (Hebrew via Greek)	One of Jesus’ apostles and the author of the Epistle of Jude.
Micah	My-kah	Who is Like God	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	A prophet who foretold the birthplace of the Messiah in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2).
Mark	Mark	Warlike, Defender	Christianity (Latin)	Author of the Gospel of Mark, a companion of Paul and Peter.
Luke	Loo-k	Light-Giving	Christianity (Greek)	Author of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, a physician and companion of Paul.
John	Jon	God is Gracious	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	One of Jesus' apostles and the author of the Gospel of John, 1-3 John, and Revelation.
Paul	Pawl	Small, Humble	Christianity (Latin)	A leading apostle and missionary who wrote many New Testament epistles (Acts 9-28).
Stephen	Stee-ven	Crown	Christianity (Greek)	The first Christian martyr, known for his unwavering faith (Acts 6-7).
Timothy	Tim-oh-thee	Honoring God	Christianity (Greek)	A young pastor mentored by Paul and recipient of the epistles 1 and 2 Timothy.
Elias	Ee-lye-as	The Lord is My God	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	Alternate name for Elijah, a prophet of great faith and miracles (1 Kings 17-19).
Hosea	Ho-zay-ah	Salvation	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	A prophet known for his message of repentance and God’s unending love (Book of Hosea).
Amos	Ay-mos	Carried, Burden	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	A prophet who spoke out against social injustice and called for righteousness (Book of Amos).
Ezra	Ez-rah	Help	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	A scribe and leader who helped rebuild Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile (Book of Ezra).
Samson	Sam-sun	Sunlight	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	A judge of Israel known for his immense strength and tragic downfall (Book of Judges 13-16).
Abel	Ay-bel	Breath, Vapor	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	The second son of Adam and Eve, known for offering an acceptable sacrifice to God (Genesis 4).
Zachariah	Zak-a-rye-ah	The Lord Remembers	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	A prophet who encouraged the rebuilding of the temple (Book of Zechariah).
Jonathan	Jon-a-than	Gift of God	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	A prince of Israel and the loyal friend of David (1 Samuel 18).
Malachi	Mal-ah-kye	My Messenger	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	A prophet whose writings foretold the coming of John the Baptist (Book of Malachi).
Silas	Sye-las	Forest, Wood	Christianity (Latin)	A companion of Paul during his missionary journeys, known for his faithfulness (Acts 15-17).
Philip	Fil-ip	Lover of Horses	Christianity (Greek)	One of Jesus' apostles, who shared the Gospel with the Ethiopian eunuch (Acts 8:26-40).
Reuben	Roo-ben	Behold, a Son	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	The firstborn son of Jacob and Leah, founder of the tribe of Reuben (Genesis 29:32).
Judah	Joo-dah	Praised	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	Fourth son of Jacob and Leah, an ancestor of King David and Jesus (Genesis 29:35).
Asher	Ash-er	Blessed, Happy	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	One of the 12 sons of Jacob, founder of the tribe of Asher (Genesis 30:13).
Esau	Ee-saw	Hairy	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	The twin brother of Jacob, known for selling his birthright (Genesis 25:25-34).
Gideon	Gid-ee-on	Hewer, Destroyer	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	A judge of Israel who led a small army to victory against the Midianites (Judges 6-8).
Boaz	Boh-az	Strength	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	A wealthy man who married Ruth, becoming an ancestor of King David and Jesus (Book of Ruth).
Jesse	Je-see	Gift	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	Father of King David, from whose lineage Jesus was born (1 Samuel 16).
Matthias	Ma-thy-us	Gift of God	Christianity (Greek)	Chosen as the apostle to replace Judas Iscariot (Acts 1:23-26).
Seth	Seth	Appointed, Placed	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	Third son of Adam and Eve, regarded as the ancestor of the righteous (Genesis 4:25-26).
Tobias	To-by-as	God is Good	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	A faithful man in the Book of Tobit, known for his devotion and piety.
Simeon	Sim-ee-on	Heard	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	One of the 12 sons of Jacob, founder of the tribe of Simeon (Genesis 29:33).
Zechariah	Zeh-ka-rye-ah	The Lord Has Remembered	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	A prophet who urged the rebuilding of the temple after the Babylonian exile (Book of Zechariah).
Cain	Kayn	Acquired	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	The first son of Adam and Eve, known for killing his brother Abel (Genesis 4:1-16).
Moses	Mo-zes	Drawn Out (of Water)	Christianity, Judaism, Islam (Hebrew)	Led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai (Exodus 2-34).
Enoch	Ee-nok	Dedicated	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	Walked faithfully with God and was taken to heaven without dying (Genesis 5:21-24).
Elisha	Ee-lye-sha	My God is Salvation	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	A prophet who succeeded Elijah, known for his miracles (2 Kings 2-13).
Jared	Ja-red	Descent	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	A patriarch in the genealogy of Adam, the father of Enoch (Genesis 5:15-20).
Bartholomew	Bar-thol-o-mew	Son of Talmai	Christianity (Greek)	One of the twelve apostles of Jesus (Mark 3:16-19).
Phinehas	Fin-ee-has	Oracle, Serpent’s Mouth	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	Grandson of Aaron, known for his zealousness for God’s law (Numbers 25:1-13).
Ishmael	Ish-may-el	God Hears	Christianity, Judaism, Islam (Hebrew)	The first son of Abraham, regarded as the ancestor of many Arab nations (Genesis 16).
Eliezer	El-ee-eh-zer	My God is Help	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	Abraham’s servant who arranged the marriage of Isaac and Rebekah (Genesis 24).
Nahum	Nay-hum	Comforter	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	A minor prophet who prophesied about the fall of Nineveh (Book of Nahum).
Obadiah	Oh-bah-dye-ah	Servant of God	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	A prophet who foretold the judgment of Edom and the restoration of Israel (Book of Obadiah).
Eli	Ee-lye	Ascended, High	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	A high priest who raised the prophet Samuel (1 Samuel 1-4).
Asa	Ay-sah	Physician, Healer	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	A king of Judah known for his faithfulness to God and reforms in Israel (1 Kings 15:9-24).
Elihu	Ee-lye-hoo	My God is He	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	A friend of Job, known for his speeches defending God’s justice (Book of Job).
Jairus	Jai-rus	He Enlightens	Christianity (Greek, Hebrew origin)	A synagogue leader whose daughter was raised from the dead by Jesus (Mark 5:22-43).
Lazarus	Laz-a-rus	God Has Helped	Christianity (Greek, Hebrew origin)	A friend of Jesus, famously resurrected by Him (John 11:1-44).
Gad	Gad	Fortune, Luck	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	One of Jacob’s 12 sons, founder of the tribe of Gad (Genesis 30:9-11).
Thaddeus	Thad-ee-us	Brave, Courageous Heart	Christianity (Aramaic, Greek origin)	One of the twelve apostles, also known as Judas (not Iscariot) (Luke 6:16).
Uriah	Yoo-rye-ah	God is My Light	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	A loyal soldier in King David's army, known for his tragic death (2 Samuel 11).
Zebedee	Zeb-uh-dee	Gift of Yahweh	Christianity (Hebrew origin)	The father of apostles James and John, part of Jesus’ inner circle (Matthew 4:21).
Barnabas	Bar-nuh-bas	Son of Encouragement	Christianity (Greek, Aramaic origin)	A missionary and companion of Paul, known for his encouragement in spreading the gospel (Acts 4:36).
Abner	Ab-ner	Father of Light	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	A military leader and cousin of King Saul, instrumental in early Israelite history (2 Samuel 3).
Jair	Jay-er	He Enlightens	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	A judge of Israel who led for 22 years and was known for his many descendants (Judges 10:3).
Jethro	Jeth-roh	Overflowing, Abundance	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	Moses' father-in-law, who gave wise counsel to Moses (Exodus 18:17-24).
Laban	Lay-ban	White	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	Brother of Rebekah and father-in-law of Jacob, significant in early Israelite history (Genesis 24:29).
Japheth	Jay-feth	Expansion	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	One of Noah's sons, forefather of many nations after the flood (Genesis 10:2).
Zohar	Zo-har	Light, Radiance	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	One of the sons of Simeon, mentioned in the genealogies of Israel (Genesis 46:10).
Josiah	Jo-sigh-uh	God Supports	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	A righteous king of Judah who initiated reforms and rediscovered the Book of the Law (2 Kings 22:1-2).
Nathaniel	Na-than-yell	Gift of God	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	One of the twelve apostles, also called Bartholomew (John 1:45-51).
Andrew	An-droo	Manly, Brave	Christianity (Greek origin)	One of the twelve apostles, the brother of Peter, known for his role in spreading the gospel (Matthew 4:18-20).
Phineas	Fi-nee-us	Oracle, Serpent’s Mouth	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	A priest, the grandson of Aaron, known for his zeal in defending the holiness of Israel (Numbers 25:7-11).
Zacharias	Zak-a-ree-us	God Remembers	Christianity, Judaism (Greek origin)	The father of John the Baptist, who was visited by the angel Gabriel (Luke 1:5-25).
Malchus	Mal-kus	King, Royal	Christianity (Greek origin)	The servant of the high priest whose ear was cut off by Peter and healed by Jesus (John 18:10-11).
Job	Jobe	Persecuted, Hated	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew)	A faithful man who endured great suffering but never lost his faith in God (Book of Job).
Zacchaeus	Zak-a-ee-us	Pure, Innocent	Christianity (Hebrew origin)	A tax collector in Jericho who repented after meeting Jesus (Luke 19:1-10).
Peter	Pee-ter	The Rock, Stone	Christianity (Greek origin)	One of the twelve apostles, a leader in the early Christian Church (Matthew 16:18).
James	Jay-mz	Supplanter	Christianity (Hebrew origin)	One of the twelve apostles, son of Zebedee, known for his leadership in the early church (Matthew 4:21-22).
Thomas	Taw-muss	Twin	Christianity (Aramaic origin)	One of the twelve apostles, famously known for doubting Jesus' resurrection until he saw Him (John 20:24-29).
Ephraim	Ef-ra-im	Fruitful, Double Fruit	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew origin)	The second son of Joseph, whose descendants became a powerful tribe in Israel (Genesis 41:52).
Jericho	Je-ri-ko	City of the Moon	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew origin)	The ancient city whose walls fell after Joshua's Israelites marched around it (Joshua 6:1-27).
Zebulun	Ze-bu-lun	Dwelling, Residence	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew origin)	One of the twelve sons of Jacob, the ancestor of the tribe of Zebulun (Genesis 30:9-10).
Saul	Sa-ul	Asked for, Prayed for	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew origin)	The first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel, later rejected by God for disobedience (1 Samuel 9:1-2).
Nehemiah	Ne-he-mi-ah	Comforted by God	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew origin)	A leader who helped rebuild the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile (Nehemiah 2:11-20).
Jeremiah	Je-re-mi-ah	Exalted of the Lord	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew origin)	A prophet who foretold the fall of Jerusalem and the coming of a new covenant (Jeremiah 1:4-10).
Joel	Jo-el	The Lord is God	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew origin)	A prophet known for his message of repentance and the coming of the day of the Lord (Joel 2:28-32).
Zachary	Zach-a-ry	God remembers	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew origin)	The father of John the Baptist, who was struck mute until his son was born and named (Luke 1:5-25).
Malachai	Ma-la-khai	My messenger, Messenger of God	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew origin)	The last prophet of the Old Testament, whose prophecy predicted the coming of Elijah and the Messiah (Malachi 4:5).
Hezekiah	Hez-e-ki-ah	God gives strength	Christianity, Judaism (Hebrew origin)	A king of Judah who prayed for deliverance from the Assyrian king and was granted 15 more years of life (2 Kings 20:1-6).

For informed decision-making Names are organized into a table with these columns:

Name: The list here includes the name in form of a column that is arranged in alphabetical order with close attention to the selectiveness of making the name unique and fashionable.
Pronunciation Guide: We know how important it is to pronounce it properly – particularly for the names which are not coined everyone in the world is familiar with. This column will give a basic guide on how to pronounce each of the names.
Gender: Although all the names mentioned in this list are male, this column indicates the sex associated with each name.
Religion/Culture: This column informs you of the religion or culture that name belongs to so that, you can choose your preferred religion/ culture that you practice or from the culture you come from.
Meaning: Names often carry deep meanings, reflecting virtues, aspirations, or qualities you may wish to impart to your child. For the convenience of the readers, this column offers the English meaning of each name.
Meaning in Urdu: For those whose native language is Urdu or prefer to translate the given name into the beauty of this language, this column reflects the meaning of the given name into English translated in Urdu.
Meaning in Hindi: The practice is the same with this column; that is the meaning of the name in Hindi thus addressing the common user who has the Hindi language as their primary language.
Popularity: This column takes us one step further: for each name, it displays how it is currently trending internationally. If the name is used and liked in many countries, if it has an international status, or if it is becoming increasingly popular in some areas of the world, this column extends your understanding of it.