Biblical names

Most popular names

  1. Jacob Holder of the heel, Supplanter #1 in US
  2. John Yahweh is gracious. #1 in US
  3. Matthew Gift of Yahweh #2 in US
  4. Ethan Enduring, Solid #3 in US
  5. Joshua Yahweh is salvation. #3 in US
  6. Noah Rest, Comfort #3 in US
  7. Andrew Masculine, Courageous #7 in US
  8. Jayden Thankful #7 in US
  9. Timothy Honoring God #13 in US
  10. Elijah My God is Yahweh, The Lord Is My God #14 in US
  11. Sarah Lady, Princess #15 in US
  12. Abigail My father is joy. #20 in US
  13. Nathan He gave, Gift of God #27 in US
  14. Gabriel God is my strong man, Devoted to God #29 in US
  15. Rebecca A snare #32 in US
  16. Stephen Crown #32 in US
  17. Chloe Green shoot #34 in US
  18. Isaiah Yahweh is salvation. #56 in US
  19. Leah Weary, Gazelle #89 in US
  20. Jared Descent, Descendent #91 in US
  21. Ezekiel God strengthens, Whom God Makes Strong #128 in US
  22. Joel Yahweh is God, The Lord Is God #128 in US
  23. Ira Watchful #138 in US
  24. Bethany House of Figs #178 in US
  25. Dan Judged #202 in US
  26. Abel Vanity, breath #217 in US
  27. Jonah Dove #230 in US
  28. Omar Speaker, Eloquent #235 in US
  29. Emmanuel God is with us #260 in US
  30. Simon He has heard #310 in US
  31. Alberto Noble #427 in US
  32. Abner My father is light, Enlightener #578 in US
  33. Christ The anointed messiah savior #736 in US
  34. Uriel God is my light #793 in US
  35. Jadon Thankful, God Has Heard #801 in US
  36. Isis Egyptian goddess throne seat #977 in US
  37. Raphael God has healed. #993 in US
  38. Uriah Yahweh is my light #1061 in US
  39. Jair He shines #1083 in US
  40. Samson Sun #1203 in US
  41. Samual God has heard name #1273 in US
  42. Abdiel Servant of God #1421 in US
  43. Jamin Right hand, Favored #1776 in US
  44. Esau Hairy #1899 in US
  45. Nimrod Rebel #1963 in US
  46. Ham Warm, Hot #2002 in US
  47. Jericho Ancient walled city Palestine #2034 in US
  48. Achsah Bursting the veil #2094 in US
  49. Rastus beloved one approved chosen #2344 in US
  50. Amal Hope, Sorrowful, Pure #2453 in US

Biblical names come from Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic texts spanning more than two thousand years. They're names that moved through synagogues and churches, that marked Jewish and Christian tradition, that carried weight because they belonged to figures—patriarchs, prophets, apostles—who shaped the faith itself. Jacob wrestled an angel and became Israel. John baptized Jesus. Matthew was a tax collector who became one of the twelve.

Many of these names hold their meanings plain: Joshua means "God saves," Ethan speaks to strength and firmness. Others have shifted slightly in translation from their original languages, which is why you'll see alternate spellings listed alongside the primary form. Every name below includes its meaning and origin, so you understand not just the sound but the story—and the tradition—behind it.

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