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Biblical Baby Names

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Biblical names have shaped naming traditions across many cultures for centuries. They carry deep religious and historical meaning, and they remain a favorite for parents who want a name with roots, whether or not faith is the main reason for the choice.

The Hebrew Bible supplies most of the names on this page. Noah built the ark, Jacob and Joseph are central figures in the story of the patriarchs, and David rose from shepherd to king. Daniel survived the lions' den, Elijah was a prophet known for his zeal, and Joshua led the Israelites into the promised land. Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob, and Ethan appears as a man known for his wisdom. Abigail, praised for her intelligence and tact, is one of the notable women of the Hebrew Bible, and Michael is the archangel.

The New Testament brings names linked to the apostles and the gospels. Matthew and Andrew were among the twelve apostles, James was the name of two apostles, and Lucas is a form of the name of the gospel writer. Many biblical names come with meanings rooted in faith, and they often work well across languages, with forms in Spanish, French and other traditions. If you are considering one, look at the story behind it and think about which nickname you would prefer.

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Noah Boy
NOH-uh
“rest, comfort” · Hebrew
#2
Jacob Boy
JAY-kuhb
“holder of the heel, supplanter” · Hebrew
#43
Michael Boy
MY-kuhl
“who is like God?” · Hebrew
#21
Ethan Boy
EE-thuhn
“firm, enduring, strong” · Hebrew
#24
James Boy
JAYMZ
“holder of the heel, supplanter” · English
#6
Alexander Boy
a-lihg-ZAN-dur
“defender of men” · Greek
#30
Daniel Boy
DAN-yuhl
“God is my judge” · Hebrew
#22
Elijah Boy
ih-LY-juh
“my God is Yahweh” · Hebrew
#7
Benjamin Boy
BEHN-juh-muhn
“son of the right hand” · Hebrew
#11
Matthew Boy
MATH-yoo
“gift of Yahweh” · Hebrew
#32

Top 300 of 640 names

Sorted by current popularity. US rank uses 2025 data for the name's most common sex; the trend compares births with five years earlier. Tap a column heading to re-sort.

Name Sex Meaning Origin US rank 2025 5-yr trend
Noah Boy rest, comfort Hebrew 2 ↑ +10%
Jacob Boy holder of the heel, supplanter Hebrew 43 ↓ -34%
Michael Boy who is like God? Hebrew 21 ↓ -18%
Ethan Boy firm, enduring, strong Hebrew 24 ↓ -18%
James Boy holder of the heel, supplanter English 6 → -4%
Alexander Boy defender of men Greek 30 ↓ -30%
Daniel Boy God is my judge Hebrew 22 ↓ -15%
Elijah Boy my God is Yahweh Hebrew 7 ↓ -16%
Benjamin Boy son of the right hand Hebrew 11 ↓ -20%
Matthew Boy gift of Yahweh Hebrew 32 ↓ -14%
Joseph Boy he will add Hebrew 29 ↓ -14%
David Boy beloved Hebrew 35 ↓ -18%
Lucas Boy man from Lucania Latin 10 ↓ -10%
Joshua Boy Yahweh is salvation Hebrew 66 ↓ -21%
Abigail Girl my father is joy Hebrew 41 ↓ -38%
Samuel Boy God has heard Hebrew 18 → -3%
John Boy Yahweh is gracious Hebrew 23 → -3%
Andrew Boy manly, brave Greek 73 ↓ -26%
Gabriel Boy God is my strength Hebrew 37 ↓ -8%
Elizabeth Girl my God is an oath Hebrew 17 ↓ -8%
Luke Boy man from Lucania Greek 33 ↓ -11%
Isaac Boy he will laugh Hebrew 47 ↓ -17%
Nathan Boy he gave Hebrew 63 ↓ -13%
Chloe Girl young green shoot Greek 23 → +1%
Caleb Boy dog; often read as wholehearted Hebrew 58 ↓ -7%
Jonathan Boy Yahweh has given Hebrew 89 ↓ -20%
Levi Boy joined, attached Hebrew 12 ↑ +6%
Isaiah Boy Yahweh is salvation Hebrew 57 ↓ -14%
Thomas Boy twin Aramaic 34 ↑ +7%
Nicholas Boy victory of the people Greek 112 ↓ -23%
Hannah Girl grace, favor Hebrew 56 ↓ -20%
Aaron Boy uncertain; possibly exalted Hebrew 80 ↓ -21%
Evan Boy Yahweh is gracious Welsh 153 ↓ -29%
Jose Boy he will add Spanish 95 → -5%
Mateo Boy gift of God Spanish 8 ↑ +23%
Jeremiah Boy Yahweh will exalt Hebrew 88 ↓ -17%
Josiah Boy Yahweh supports Hebrew 54 ↓ -11%
Eli Boy ascended, uplifted Hebrew 104 ↓ -35%
Asher Boy happy, blessed Hebrew 28 → -3%
Zachary Boy Yahweh remembers Hebrew 216 ↓ -40%
Leah Girl weary Hebrew 58 ↓ -14%
Ian Boy God is gracious Scottish 83 ↓ -8%
Sarah Girl princess Hebrew 90 ↓ -12%
Anna Girl grace, favor Hebrew 107 ↓ -28%
Adam Boy man; possibly earth Hebrew 101 ↓ -7%
Jason Boy healer Greek 165 ↓ -28%
Ezra Boy help Hebrew 20 ↑ +19%
Elias Boy my God is Yahweh Greek 13 ↑ +48%
Nathaniel Boy God has given Hebrew 140 ↓ -12%
Juan Boy God is gracious Spanish 159 ↓ -8%
Micah Boy who is like Yahweh Hebrew 90 ↑ +12%
Luca Boy from Lucania; form of Luke Italian 14 ↑ +81%
Naomi Girl pleasantness Hebrew 47 ↑ +13%
Julia Girl uncertain; Roman family name Latin 131 ↓ -13%
Jesus Boy Yahweh is salvation Spanish 173 ↓ -10%
Ezekiel Boy God strengthens Hebrew 61 → 0%
Maria Girl form of Mary; meaning uncertain Latin 87 ↑ +16%
Axel Boy father of peace Scandinavian 79 ↓ -11%
Eva Girl life Latin 134 ↓ -24%
Lydia Girl woman from Lydia Greek 92 → -4%
Giovanni Boy God is gracious Italian 123 → -4%
Silas Boy of the forest Latin 71 ↑ +27%
Miguel Boy who is like God? Spanish 212 ↓ -19%
Ivan Boy God is gracious Russian 163 ↓ -8%
Timothy Boy honoring God Greek 203 ↓ -14%
Jonah Boy dove Hebrew 128 → +0%
Jesse Boy uncertain; often said to mean gift Hebrew 184 ↑ +6%
Delilah Girl uncertain; possibly delicate Hebrew 51 ↑ +21%
Mary Girl uncertain; often said bitter or beloved Hebrew 125 → 0%
Steven Boy crown, garland Greek 271 ↓ -25%
Alejandro Boy defender of men Spanish 195 → +3%
Eden Girl delight Hebrew 70 ↑ +65%
Joel Boy Yahweh is God Hebrew 219 ↓ -11%
Malachi Boy my messenger Hebrew 134 ↑ +12%
Sean Boy God is gracious Irish 489 ↓ -37%
Kaleb Boy form of Caleb; often linked to dog Hebrew 295 ↓ -29%
Emmanuel Boy God is with us Hebrew 179 ↓ -17%
Khloe Girl young green shoot Greek 272 ↓ -34%
Marcus Boy probably dedicated to Mars Latin 258 ↓ -19%
Jude Boy praised Hebrew 155 → -2%
Rachel Girl ewe Hebrew 250 ↓ -6%
Sara Girl princess Hebrew 198 → -1%
Jeremy Boy God will exalt English 292 ↓ -28%
Nicolas Boy victory of the people Greek 177 ↑ +8%
Mariah Girl form of Maria, meaning uncertain Hebrew 448 ↓ -35%
Ariel Unisex lion of God Hebrew 356 ↓ -42%
Abraham Boy father of many Hebrew 209 ↓ -12%
Mark Boy probably dedicated to Mars Latin 245 ↓ -9%
Andres Boy manly, brave Spanish 200 → +2%
Peter Boy stone Greek 187 ↑ +11%
Abel Boy breath Hebrew 231 ↓ -28%
Paul Boy small, humble Latin 262 ↓ -6%
Omar Boy long-lived; flourishing Arabic 260 → -4%
Rebecca Girl possibly to bind Hebrew 350 ↓ -28%
Thiago Boy form of James; 'supplanter' Portuguese 50 ↑ +153%
Esther Girl possibly 'star' Persian 119 ↑ +24%
Israel Boy God contends Hebrew 315 ↓ -29%
Seth Boy appointed Hebrew 581 ↓ -27%
Judah Boy praised Hebrew 178 → -3%
Adriel Boy flock of God Hebrew 84 ↑ +50%
Ana Girl grace, favor (form of Anna) Spanish 245 → +3%
Matteo Boy gift of God Italian 146 ↑ +10%
Lukas Boy from Lucania (form of Luke) German 288 ↓ -32%
Josue Boy Yahweh is salvation (form of Joshua) Spanish 330 ↓ -17%
Simon Boy he has heard Hebrew 230 ↑ +8%
Manuel Boy God is with us Spanish 371 ↓ -16%
Stephen Boy crown, wreath Greek 383 ↓ -19%
Felix Boy lucky, happy Latin 175 ↑ +24%
Luka Boy from Lucania Slavic 85 ↑ +65%
Rafael Boy God has healed Hebrew 218 ↑ +15%
Jada Girl — American (modern coinage) 1,201 ↓ -66%
Andre Boy manly, brave French 368 ↓ -27%
Jared Boy descent Hebrew 396 → -5%
Ruth Girl possibly friend, companion Hebrew 173 ↑ +34%
Johnathan Boy God has given Hebrew 508 ↓ -17%
Phoebe Girl bright, radiant Greek 157 ↑ +60%
Sergio Boy from the Roman name Sergius Italian 441 ↓ -12%
Marco Boy warlike, from Mars Italian 370 ↑ +10%
Miriam Girl uncertain; possibly beloved or wished for Hebrew 246 ↑ +10%
Shawn Boy God is gracious Irish 682 ↓ -40%
Joanna Girl God is gracious Latin 306 ↓ -15%
Matias Boy gift of God Spanish 170 ↑ +22%
Malia Girl Hawaiian form of Mary Hawaiian 349 ↓ -26%
Lia Girl short form of names like Amelia Italian 200 ↑ +39%
Pedro Boy stone, rock Spanish 455 ↓ -5%
Julius Boy Roman family name; often said youthful Latin 424 ↓ -22%
Ismael Boy God will hear Spanish 263 ↑ +44%
Tobias Boy God is good Greek 283 ↓ -7%
Emanuel Boy God is with us Hebrew 574 ↓ -29%
Madeleine Girl woman from Magdala French 455 ↓ -13%
Titus Boy uncertain; a Roman given name Latin 358 → -4%
Ruben Boy behold, a son Hebrew 480 → -1%
Gideon Boy one who cuts down Hebrew 337 → -4%
Nehemiah Boy comforted by God Hebrew 429 ↓ -9%
Marcos Boy dedicated to Mars Spanish 517 ↓ -7%
Pablo Boy small Spanish 430 ↓ -7%
Malakai Boy my messenger Hebrew 213 ↑ +40%
Adan Boy man, earth Spanish 482 → -1%
Jaime Boy supplanter Spanish 657 ↓ -16%
Cyrus Boy uncertain; name of a Persian king Persian 268 ↑ +52%
Esteban Boy crown, garland Spanish 461 ↑ +6%
Phillip Boy lover of horses Greek 651 ↓ -23%
Julio Boy Spanish form of Julius, a Roman family name Spanish 641 ↓ -16%
Sarai Girl my princess Hebrew 425 ↑ +13%
Solomon Boy peace Hebrew 422 → +2%
Philip Boy lover of horses Greek 528 ↓ -14%
Jayson Boy variant of Jason, 'healer' Greek 700 ↓ -29%
Hanna Girl grace, favor Hebrew 512 → +2%
Jonas Boy dove Hebrew 599 ↓ -22%
Saul Boy asked for, prayed for Hebrew 557 ↑ +10%
Ezequiel Boy God strengthens Spanish 348 ↑ +9%
Ibrahim Boy father of multitudes Arabic 351 ↑ +40%
Darius Boy holding firm the good Persian 788 ↓ -31%
Moises Boy drawn out of the water Spanish 587 ↓ -12%
Alijah Boy variant of Elijah American (modern coinage) 469 → -3%
Uriel Boy God is my light Hebrew 446 ↑ +11%
Zachariah Boy the Lord remembers Hebrew 538 → +1%
Azariah Unisex Yahweh has helped Hebrew 630 ↑ +46%
Noa Girl movement, motion Hebrew 226 ↑ +103%
Priscilla Girl ancient Latin 544 ↑ +6%
Rebekah Girl to tie, bind Hebrew 884 ↓ -14%
Jakob Boy supplanter; holder of the heel German 1,372 ↓ -47%
Asa Boy healer, physician Hebrew 483 ↑ +8%
Eve Girl life Hebrew 519 ↓ -12%
Izaiah Boy Yahweh is salvation Hebrew 635 ↓ -27%
Abram Boy high father Hebrew 742 ↓ -32%
Moses Boy drawn out; possibly Egyptian son Hebrew 515 → -2%
Mathias Boy gift of God Greek 312 ↑ +57%
Isaias Boy Yahweh is salvation Spanish 426 ↑ +20%
Mathew Boy gift of Yahweh Hebrew 975 ↓ -33%
Johanna Girl Yahweh is gracious German 871 ↓ -31%
Anne Girl grace, favor French 619 → +2%
Moshe Boy uncertain; Hebrew form of Moses Hebrew 436 ↑ +31%
Johan Boy God is gracious Scandinavian 572 ↑ +13%
Nikolas Boy victory of the people Greek 719 ↓ -17%
Issac Boy he will laugh Hebrew 915 ↓ -40%
Matthias Boy gift of God Greek 372 ↑ +23%
Maryam Girl uncertain; form of Miriam Arabic 351 ↑ +45%
Augustus Boy venerable, majestic Latin 407 ↑ +34%
Raphael Boy God has healed Hebrew 394 ↑ +44%
Marie Girl uncertain; French form of Mary French 618 → +0%
Mariam Girl uncertain; form of Miriam Aramaic 505 ↑ +30%
Nikolai Boy victory of the people Russian 605 ↓ -10%
Uriah Boy God is my light Hebrew 650 → +1%
Yusuf Boy he will add Arabic 450 ↑ +43%
Elisha Unisex my God is salvation Hebrew 789 ↑ +19%
Nathanael Boy God has given Hebrew 632 ↑ +28%
Noe Boy rest, comfort Spanish 755 ↓ -10%
Aziel Boy God is my strength Hebrew 186 ↑ +233%
Zackary Boy God remembers American (modern coinage) 1,513 ↓ -34%
Claudia Girl from the Roman family name Claudius Latin 1,096 ↓ -11%
Alessandro Boy defender of men Italian 497 ↑ +42%
Eithan Boy strong, firm Hebrew 97 ↑ +1304%
Noemi Girl pleasantness Spanish 583 ↑ +44%
Mara Girl bitter Hebrew 589 ↑ +8%
Sylas Boy of the forest (variant of Silas) Latin 440 ↑ +52%
Lea Girl form of Leah, meaning uncertain French 848 ↓ -12%
Martha Girl lady, mistress Aramaic 713 ↑ +11%
Elisabeth Girl my God is an oath Hebrew 925 ↑ +8%
Samson Boy of the sun Hebrew 477 ↑ +29%
Toby Boy God is good English 979 ↑ +36%
Tomas Boy twin Spanish 691 ↑ +11%
Hadassah Girl myrtle Hebrew 570 ↑ +24%
Raquel Girl ewe Spanish 1,123 ↓ -24%
Nickolas Boy victory of the people Greek 1,498 ↓ -40%
Hezekiah Boy God strengthens Hebrew 485 ↑ +30%
Demetrius Boy follower of Demeter Greek 1,229 ↓ -38%
Jon Boy Yahweh is gracious (via John) English 951 ↓ -14%
Marc Boy possibly from Mars (form of Mark) French 1,237 ↓ -11%
Hana Girl flower; also bliss Japanese 658 ↑ +21%
Yosef Boy he will add Hebrew 665 ↑ +9%
Aron Boy variant of Aaron Hebrew 711 ↑ +10%
Shaun Boy God is gracious (form of Seán) Irish 1,956 ↓ -54%
Felipe Boy lover of horses (form of Philip) Spanish 955 ↓ -6%
Yael Unisex mountain goat Hebrew 818 ↑ +48%
Chana Girl grace, favor Hebrew 686 ↑ +19%
Deborah Girl bee Hebrew 864 ↑ +8%
Judith Girl woman of Judea Hebrew 790 ↑ +19%
Abdiel Boy servant of God Hebrew 607 ↓ -16%
Amos Boy carried, borne by God Hebrew 730 → -0%
Micheal Boy who is like God Irish 1,406 ↓ -33%
Zechariah Boy God remembers Hebrew 856 ↑ +18%
Jonathon Boy God has given Hebrew 1,488 ↓ -19%
Tabitha Girl gazelle Aramaic 1,308 → +4%
Abbigail Girl my father's joy Hebrew 3,780 ↓ -59%
Rivka Girl to tie, to bind Hebrew 629 ↑ +33%
Azaria Girl helped by God Hebrew 638 ↑ +86%
Misael Boy who is what God is Spanish 734 ↑ +26%
Ira Unisex watchful Hebrew 822 → +4%
Jadon Boy he will judge; also variant of Jaden Hebrew 1,282 ↑ +29%
Jael Unisex mountain goat Hebrew 1,393 ↑ +24%
Jairo Boy he shines Spanish 935 ↑ +20%
Isiah Boy God is salvation; variant of Isaiah Hebrew 1,480 ↓ -8%
Thaddeus Boy — Aramaic 798 ↑ +6%
Tadeo Boy uncertain; form of Thaddeus Spanish 427 ↑ +109%
Jedidiah Boy beloved of the Lord Hebrew 876 ↓ -20%
Ann Girl grace, favor English 1,076 → +2%
Giovani Boy variant of Giovanni, 'God is gracious' Italian 1,312 ↓ -11%
Eliseo Boy God is salvation Spanish 550 ↑ +85%
Magdalena Girl woman from Magdala Hebrew 850 ↑ +25%
Sarahi Girl form of Sarai, 'princess' Spanish 917 ↑ +53%
Enoch Boy dedicated Hebrew 746 ↑ +17%
Rachael Girl ewe Hebrew 5,066 ↓ -60%
Musa Boy Arabic form of Moses Arabic 470 ↑ +100%
Jean Unisex God is gracious French 1,172 ↑ +44%
Markus Boy from Marcus, perhaps linked to Mars German 1,336 ↓ -8%
Joziah Boy variant of Josiah, 'God supports' American (modern coinage) 1,015 ↓ -33%
Yousef Boy he will add Arabic 745 ↑ +33%
Alexzander Boy variant of Alexander, 'defender of the people' American (modern coinage) 2,126 ↓ -58%
Yehuda Boy praised Hebrew 741 ↑ +27%
Reuben Boy behold, a son Hebrew 889 ↑ +9%
Anders Boy manly Scandinavian 984 ↓ -16%
Cain Boy acquired Hebrew 1,142 ↓ -27%
Stefan Boy crown, wreath Greek 1,023 ↓ -15%
Justus Boy just, fair Latin 1,952 ↓ -53%
Jovanni Boy God is gracious Italian 1,118 ↓ -15%
Jesiah Boy uncertain; biblical name Hebrew 865 ↑ +46%
Elia Girl my God is Yahweh Italian 970 ↑ +18%
Jovani Boy variant of Giovanni; Yahweh is gracious Italian 1,208 ↓ -14%
Jair Boy he shines, he enlightens Hebrew 1,193 ↓ -32%
Damaris Girl uncertain; perhaps 'calf' or 'gentle' Greek 1,437 ↑ +12%
Canaan Boy uncertain; possibly lowland Hebrew 1,044 ↓ -8%
Eliam Boy God is my people Hebrew 313 ↑ +566%
Isai Boy Spanish form of Jesse; gift Spanish 1,139 ↑ +16%
Dalilah Girl uncertain; variant of Delilah Hebrew 1,175 ↓ -12%
Eliel Boy my God is God Hebrew 586 ↑ +55%
Seamus Boy holder of the heel, supplanter Irish 1,280 → -4%
Yisroel Boy God contends Hebrew 826 ↑ +50%
Johnathon Boy Yahweh has given Hebrew 2,171 ↓ -48%
Ephraim Boy fruitful Hebrew 988 ↑ +10%
Eliezer Boy my God is help Hebrew 893 ↑ +21%
Efrain Boy fruitful Spanish 1,494 ↓ -20%
Mordechai Boy probably from the god Marduk Hebrew 967 ↓ -8%
Rebeca Girl possibly to tie, bind Spanish 1,339 ↓ -9%
Azriel Boy God is my help Hebrew 529 ↑ +223%
Dimitri Boy follower of Demeter Russian 1,101 → -5%
Giovanny Boy variant of Giovanni; Yahweh is gracious Italian 1,964 ↓ -22%
Yahya Boy Arabic form of John Arabic 616 ↑ +117%
Ander Boy manly; Basque form of Andrew Basque 728 ↓ -15%
Isa Unisex Arabic form of Jesus Arabic 933 ↑ +82%
Abner Boy my father is light Hebrew 874 ↑ +25%
Simeon Boy he has heard Hebrew 1,094 ↑ +9%
Tamara Girl date palm Hebrew 1,816 → +4%
Menachem Boy comforter Hebrew 1,088 → -0%
Jeremias Boy Yahweh exalts Spanish 854 ↑ +22%
Immanuel Boy God is with us Hebrew 1,207 → -3%
Keziah Girl cassia tree Hebrew 767 ↑ +77%
Malaki Boy my messenger; variant of Malachi American (modern coinage) 1,258 ↑ +17%
Nyomi Girl form of Naomi; pleasantness American (modern coinage) 825 ↑ +26%
Shmuel Boy God has heard Hebrew 923 ↑ +28%
Urijah Boy Yahweh is my light Hebrew 2,876 ↓ -55%
Areli Girl — Hebrew 1,262 ↑ +103%
Pierre Boy stone; French form of Peter French 1,253 ↓ -10%
Yair Boy he will shine Hebrew 1,450 ↑ +16%
Shimon Boy he has heard Hebrew 963 ↑ +18%
Yaakov Boy holder of the heel; supplanter Hebrew 1,025 ↑ +21%
Zachery Boy Yahweh remembers Hebrew 3,035 ↓ -15%
Neriah Girl lamp of God Hebrew 762 ↑ +172%
Shlomo Boy peace Hebrew 1,049 ↑ +18%
Susanna Girl lily Hebrew 1,181 ↑ +25%

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