101 Heavenly Biblical Boy Names

Looking for a name with meaning, history, and its own story? Biblical boy names sound strong and timeless, and they come with rich stories that have lasted through the ages. Whether from the Old Testament or the New Testament, you’ll find the right mix of traditional and unique. Join us as we explore the best biblical names for boys—names that make you feel like you’re staring into your Bible as the stories unfold. 

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Sweet Biblical Boy Names A-D

• Aaron – “Exalted” or “High mountain” (Hebrew); Brother of Moses and the first high priest (Exodus 4:14).
• Abel – “Breath” (Hebrew); Second son of Adam and Eve, killed by his brother Cain (Genesis 4:2-8).
• Abraham – “Father of many” (Hebrew); Father of the Jewish nation, originally named Abram (Genesis 17:5).
• Absalom – “Father of peace” (Hebrew); He was King David’s son who rebelled against him (2 Samuel 15:1).
• Adam – “Man” or “Earth” (Hebrew); The first man created by God (Genesis 2:7).
• Amos – “Carried by God” (Hebrew); A prophet who spoke against the injustices of Israel (Book of Amos).
• Ananias – “Gift of the Lord” (Hebrew, Greek).
• Andrew – “Manly” (Greek); One of Jesus’ twelve apostles (Matthew 4:18-20).
• Asa – “Physician” or “Healer” (Hebrew); A king of Judah known for his reforms (1 Kings 15:9-24).
• Asher – “Happy” or “Blessed” (Hebrew); One of the twelve tribes of Israel, son of Jacob and Zilpah (Genesis 30:12-13).
• Azaria – “God has helped” (Hebrew); The name of several figures, including one of Daniel’s companions (Daniel 1:6).
• Balthazar – “Baal protects the king” (Akkadian); One of the traditional names of the Magi.
• Barnabas – “Son of encouragement” (Hebrew); Companion of Paul on missionary journeys.
• Benjamin – “Son of the right hand” (Hebrew); Youngest son of Jacob and Rachel (Genesis 35:18).
• Boaz – “Strength; Swiftness” (Hebrew); Husband of Ruth, great-grandfather of King David.
• Cain – “Acquired” (Hebrew); Adam and Eve’s first son, who killed his brother Abel (Genesis 4:1-8).
• Caleb – “Whole-hearted” (Hebrew); One of the twelve spies sent by Moses, known for his faith (Numbers 13:6).
• Dan – “Judge” (Hebrew); One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob’s son Dan (Genesis 30:6).
• Daniel – “God is my judge” (Hebrew); Prophet who interpreted dreams and survived the lions’ den (Book of Daniel).
• David – “Beloved” (Hebrew); Second king of Israel, known for defeating Goliath (1 Samuel 16-17).

Angelic Biblical Boy Names E-G

• Eli – “Ascended” or “High” (Hebrew); A priest and judge of Israel (1 Samuel 1:3).
• Elias – “Yahweh is my God” (Greek); Greek form of Elijah (Matthew 17:3).
• Elijah – “My God is Yahweh” (Hebrew); Prophet known for his miracles and confronting the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 17-19).
• Elon – “Oak tree” (Hebrew); A judge of Israel (Judges 12:11).
• Enock – “Dedicated” (Hebrew); Likely referring to Enoch, he walked with God and was taken to heaven (Genesis 5:24).
• Esau – “Hairy” (Hebrew); Jacob’s brother, sold his birthright for a meal (Genesis 25:25-34).
• Esteban – “Crown” (Spanish and Greek); The first Christian martyr (Acts 7).
• Ethan – “Firm” or “Strong” (Hebrew); Wise man known for his wisdom and psalms (1 Kings 4:31, Psalm 89).
• Ezekiel – “Strength of God” (Hebrew); Prophet during the Babylonian exile.
• Ezra – “Help” (Hebrew); Scribe and leader of the return from Babylonian exile (Book of Ezra).
• Gabriel – “God is my strength” (Hebrew); Archangel who announced the birth of Jesus to Mary (Luke 1:26-38).
• Gaspar – Another name associated with the Magi, meaning “treasurer” (Old Persia)
• Genesis – “Origin” or “Beginning.” (Hebrew); The first book of the Bible.
• Gideon – “Hewer” or “One who cuts trees” (Hebrew); Judge of Israel who led a small army to victory (Judges 6-8).

Pretty Biblical Boy Names H-J

• Hesed – “Loving-kindness” or “Mercy” (Hebrew).
• Hezekiah – “God strengthens” (Hebrew); King of Judah known for his religious reforms (2 Kings 18-20).
• Hosea – “Salvation” (Hebrew); A prophet who married Gomer as a symbol of Israel’s unfaithfulness (Hosea 1).
• Ilias – “Yahweh is my God” (Greek).
• Isaac – “He will laugh” (Hebrew); Son of Abraham and Sarah, father of Jacob and Esau (Genesis 21:1-3).
• Isaiah – “Salvation of the Lord” (Hebrew); Major prophet known for his prophecies about the Messiah (Book of Isaiah).
• Ishmael – “God hears” (Hebrew); Abraham’s son by Hagar (Genesis 16).
• Jacob – “Supplanter” (Hebrew); Son of Isaac, father of the twelve tribes of Israel (Genesis 25-35).
• Jake – “Supplanter” (Hebrew); Short form of Jacob (Genesis 25:26).
• James – “May God protect” (Hebrew, Latin); Brother of Jesus, leader in the Jerusalem church.
• Jan – “Yahweh is gracious” (Slavic).
• Jared – “Descent” (Hebrew); A descendant of Adam mentioned in the genealogy (Genesis 5:15-20).
• Jedidiah – “Beloved of the Lord” (Hebrew); Another name for Solomon (2 Samuel 12:25).
• Jeremiah – “The Lord exalts” (Hebrew); Major prophet who warned of Jerusalem’s destruction (Book of Jeremiah).
• Jeremy – “Yahweh will uplift” (English).
• Jesse – “Gift” (Hebrew); Father of King David (1 Samuel 16:1).
• Joah – “God is his brother” (Hebrew); The son of Asaph
• Job – “He Who Weeps” (Hebrew); Central figure in the Book of Job, known for his patience and suffering.
• Joel – “Yahweh is God” (Hebrew); Prophet who foretold the coming of the Holy Spirit (Book of Joel).
• John – “Yahweh is gracious” (Hebrew); One of Jesus’ twelve apostles, author of the Gospel of John (New Testament).
• Jonah – “Dove” (Hebrew); The bird of peace
• Jonathan – “Gift of God” (Hebrew); Son of King Saul and close friend of David (1 Samuel 18-20).
• Jordan – Refers to the Jordan River, where Jesus was baptized (Matthew 3:13).
• Joseph – “He will add” (Hebrew); Son of Jacob who became a ruler in Egypt (Genesis 37-50).
• Joshua – “The Lord is salvation” (Hebrew); Successor of Moses, led the Israelites into the Promised Land (Book of Joshua).
• Josiah – “God supports” (Hebrew); King of Judah known for his religious reforms (2 Kings 22-23).
• Judah – “One who praises God” (Hebrew); The one who suggested that Joseph be sold, rather than killed.
• Jude – “Praised” (Hebrew); A brother of Jesus

Cute Biblical Boy Names K-M

• Kane – “Acquired” (Hebrew); Variant of Cain (Genesis 4).
• Lazarus – “God has helped” (Hebrew); Friend of Jesus, raised from the dead.
• Lemuel – “Devoted to God” (Hebrew); Mentioned in Proverbs (Proverbs 31:1).
• Levi – “Joined” or “Attached” (Hebrew); Third son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of the Levites (Genesis 29:34).
• Luke – “Light-giving” (Greek); Author of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles (New Testament).
• Malachi – “My messenger” (Hebrew); Last prophet of the Old Testament (Book of Malachi).
• Matthew – “Gift of God” (Hebrew); One of Jesus’ twelve apostles, author of the Gospel of Matthew (New Testament).
• Micah – “Who is like God?” (Hebrew); Prophet known for his prophecies about social justice (Book of Micah).
• Moses – “Drawn out” (Hebrew); Led the Israelites out of Egypt, received the Ten Commandments (Exodus 2-34).

Old Biblical Boy Names N-S

• Nathan – “He gave” (Hebrew); Prophet during the reign of King David (2 Samuel 12).
• Nehemiah – “Comforted by God” (Hebrew); Rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile (Book of Nehemiah).
• Nicodemus – “Victory of the people” (Greek); Pharisee who visited Jesus at night.
• Noah – “Rest” or “Comfort” (Hebrew); Built the ark and survived the Great Flood (Genesis 6-9).
• Noe – “Rest” or “Comfort” (Spanish); (Genesis 5:29).
• Othniel – “God is my strength” (Hebrew); The first judge of Israel (Judges 3:9).
• Paul – “Small” or “Humble” (Latin); Apostle who spread Christianity and wrote many New Testament letters (New Testament).
• Peter – “Rock” (Greek); One of Jesus’ twelve apostles, leader of the early church (New Testament).
• Philip – “Lover of horses” (Greek); One of Jesus’ twelve apostles (New Testament).
• Ram – “Exalted” (Hebrew); An ancestor of David (Ruth 4:19).
• Reuben – “Behold, a son” (Hebrew); Firstborn son of Jacob and Leah (Genesis 29:32).
• Reuel – “Friend of God” (Hebrew); Moses’ father-in-law (Exodus 2:18).
• Salem – “Peace” (Hebrew); Often associated with Jerusalem (Genesis 14:18).
• Sampson – “Sun” (Hebrew); A judge known for his strength (Judges 13-16).
• Samson – “Judge known for his great strength” (Hebrew); The story of Samson symbolizes what happens when we break our vows to God (The Book of Judges)
• Samuel – “Heard by God” (Hebrew); Prophet and last judge of Israel, anointed Saul and David as kings (1 Samuel 1-3).
• Saul – “Asked for” (Hebrew); First king of Israel (1 Samuel 9-10).
• Seth – “Appointed” (Hebrew); Third son of Adam and Eve (Genesis 4:25).
• Silas – “Wood” or “Forest” (Latin); Early Christian missionary and companion of Paul (Acts 15-18).
• Simeon – “Heard” (Hebrew); One of Jacob’s sons and the tribe of Simeon (Genesis 29:33).
• Simon – “Hearing” (Hebrew); One of Jesus’ twelve apostles, also known as Peter (New Testament).
• Solomon – “Peace” (Hebrew); Son of David, known for his wisdom and building the temple (1 Kings 1-11).
• Stephen – “Crown” (Greek); First Christian martyr (Acts 6-7).

Precious Biblical Boy Names T-Z

• Thomas – “Twin” (Aramaic); One of Jesus’ twelve apostles, known for doubting Jesus’ resurrection (New Testament).
• Timothy – “Honoring God” (Greek); Early Christian missionary and companion of Paul (New Testament).
• Tobiah – “Yahweh is good” (Hebrew); A leader opposing Nehemiah (Nehemiah 2:10).
• Tobias – “God is good” (Hebrew); Central character in the Book of Tobit (Book of Tobit).
• Uriah – “The Lord is my light” (Hebrew); Husband of Bathsheba, killed in battle by David’s order (2 Samuel 11).
• Zechariah – “The Lord remembers” (Hebrew); Prophet who encouraged the rebuilding of the temple (Book of Zechariah).
• Zephaniah – “Yahweh has hidden” (Hebrew); Prophet (Zephaniah 1:1).
• Zion – Represents Jerusalem or the land of Israel.
• Zuriel – “God is my rock” (Hebrew); A leader of the Levite tribe (Numbers 3:35).

Wrapping Up

Biblical boy names carry a sense of history and tradition, adding an extra layer of meaning to your child’s identity. From the strong and steadfast David to the adventurous and wise Solomon, these names provide more than just a label—they offer a story, a legacy, and a connection to the past that can inspire the future.

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