Biblical Names for Boys

Welcome new parents and name enthusiasts to the ultimate guide for finding a powerful and meaningful name for your son. Choosing a name for your baby boy is one of the most exciting and significant decisions you will make a wonderful opportunity to gift him with a name that carries history strength and a timeless story. Biblical names have been cherished for centuries offering a rich tapestry of tradition virtue and deep spiritual meaning.

They transcend trends remaining classic yet constantly relevant. These names often originate from Hebrew or Greek and many are linked to influential figures prophets or kings known for their faith courage or wisdom. Delve into this extensive collection to find the perfect name that resonates with your hopes and dreams.

Classic Biblical Names

This section is dedicated to the traditional and most widely recognized names drawn directly from the Old and New Testaments. These names have endured for generations a testament to their timeless appeal and universal recognition. Choosing a classic biblical name gives your son a solid historical foundation a name that speaks of strength tradition and familiarity across cultures.

Aaron
Abel
Abraham
Adam
Andrew
Barnabas
Bartholomew
Benjamin
Caleb
Daniel
David
Elijah
Ethan
Ezekiel
Gabriel
Gideon
Isaac
Isaiah
Jacob
James
Jeremiah
Jesse
Joel
John
Jonah
Jonathan
Joseph
Joshua
Judah
Lazarus
Levi
Lucas
Luke
Malachi
Mark
Matthew
Matthias
Michael
Moses
Nathan
Noah
Paul
Peter
Philip
Reuben
Samson
Samuel
Saul
Seth
Silas
Simon
Solomon
Stephen
Thomas
Timothy
Tobias
Zachary
Zebulun
Zechariah
Absalom
Amos
Asher
Boaz
Cyrus
Ephraim
Ezra
Goliath
Ishmael
Japheth
Jared
Jethro
Kenan
Koa
Laban
Lemuel
Lot
Manasseh
Melchizedek
Nahum
Naphtali
Nimrod
Obadiah
Othniel
Phinehas
Shem
Titus
Uriah
Zacchaeus
Zephaniah
Adlai
Ahijah
Ananias
Apollos
Aquila
Aristarchus
Artemas
Bildad
Cain
Carmi
Demetrius
Dumas
Elah
Eli
Elihu
Eliphaz
Eliseus
Elisha
Enos
Erastus
Gaius
Gamaliel
Habakkuk
Haggai
Hiram
Hosea
Ira
Jabez
Jairus
Jannes
Jason
Jazer
Jerah
Jeziel
Joah
Kish
Lamech
Linus
Malchus
Mephibosheth
Mordecai
Naaman
Nicanor
Nicodemus
Onesimus
Oshea
Palti
Phaistos
Philemon
Prochorus
Pudens
Quartus
Rhoda
Rufus
Sceva
Shadrach
Shealtiel
Simeon
Sostenes
Tertius
Thaddaeus
Tychicus
Trophimus
Zelophehad
Zerah
Zeruah
Zimri
Achaz
Adiel
Aholiab
Amaziah
Anan
Asahel
Azariah
Balaam
Baruch
Beeri
Bezaleel
Canaan
Chilion
Clement
Curran
Darda
Dathan
Denys
Dionysius
Ebed
Eder
Eleazar
Eliezer
Elkanah
Elon
Enoch
Ephron
Gedaliah
Geshem
Guni
Hananiah
Hashub
Hezekiah
Hilkiah
Hodiah
Huldah
Igal
Immanuel
Jamin
Janna
Joktan
Joram
Joses
Josiah
Kedar
Kolaiah
Maath
Mahlon
Manoah
Menahem
Meza
Micaiah
Nathanael
Neriah
Oded
Og
Omar
Peleg
Perez
Pison
Pithon
Rephael
Saba
Saph
Sela
Shamir
Shimeon
Shobab
Sopater
Terah
Tiras
Uzzah
Uzziel
Vaniah
Ziza
Zuriel
Zophar

Unique Biblical Names

If you are looking for something a bit less common but still rooted in scripture this section offers unique biblical names. These names are wonderful choices for parents who want a distinctive yet meaningful name for their son names that will stand out gracefully.

Abda
Abidan
Abiezer
Adriel
Aram
Arnon
Azarel
Benaiah
Cadmiel
Chimham
Darda
Ehud
Elam
Elon
Gera
Hanoch
Heman
Hoshaiah
Iddo
Imri
Ithamar
Jael
Jahleel
Jamin
Jareb
Jemuel
Jerahmeel
Kedar
Kolaiah
Lael
Maath
Malchiah
Melech
Mizraim
Nebo
Neriah
Noam
Oded
Ophir
Peres
Raamah
Reuel
Shiloh
Sirach
Talmai
Tiberias
Uriel
Zaza
Zelophehad
Zimri
Zophar
Adaliah
Ahab
Alvah
Amittai
Ashbel
Atarah
Avner
Berachah
Chislon
Cis
Delaiah
Dimas
Eglon
Eliasaph
Elimelech
Elnathan
Esrom
Giddel
Gilalai
Hagar
Haran
Hebron
Hophni
Hushai
Iscah
Ishbah
Jaddua
Jeconiah
Jehiel
Jehoshaphat
Jehozadak
Jemima
Jochebed
Jubal
Kenaz
Kir
Korah
Mahali
Mahlon
Maran
Melchi
Merari
Mica
Mithredath
Nabal
Naomi
Nereus
Noadiah
Obed
Oholah
Ophni
Parnach
Pasach
Pelaiah
Penuel
Phurah
Pochereth
Rechab
Rimmon
Salem
Shaaph
Shagee
Shamgar
Sharezer
Sheshai
Shomer
Sibbecai
Simeon
Sinites
Sodom
Tappuah
Tekoa
Teman
Tiglath
Tirzah
Tubal
Ucal
Uzai
Vashni
Zabad
Zelzah
Zuar
Zophah
Achbor
Adah
Ahi
Amram
Anah
Anath
Aphek
Ardi
Arodi
Ashdod
Attai
Azgad
Bakar
Becher
Bethel
Beulah
Bilhah
Cainan
Cherith
Cozbi
Cushi
Dibri
Ebal
Elah
Elah
Eliasib
Ephah
Eshcol
Geber
Gibeon
Gihon
Hadad
Hamor
Harod
Heshbon
Ijon
Iphdeiah
Jachin
Janoah
Jazer
Jerah
Jezreel
Jokshan
Joppa
Kain
Kedemah
Kishon
Lebonah
Machir
Mahaneh
Manahath
Maon
Meron
Meshullam
Moresheth
Naarah
Naashon
Nehelamite
Nophah
Oreb
Paddan
Peleth
Perazim
Ramah
Rehum
Rizpah
Shaul
Shelah
Shobi
Succoth
Tadmor
Tamar
Tarshish
Tirzah
Tophel
Zelmon
Zuph

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Badass Biblical Names

For a name that conveys unwavering strength and a heroic spirit explore these badass biblical names. These names are often associated with great warriors judges kings or individuals who demonstrated exceptional courage and faith in the face of immense trials. They carry an inherent gravitas and a powerful aura perfect for a boy destined to be a leader.

Abner
Ariel
Asa
Azazel
Behemoth
Cain
Caleb
Chayyim
Ehud
Elias
Enosh
Esau
Gideon
Hosea
Hur
Immanuel
Japheth
Jehu
Jethro
Jezebel (used ironically)
Joash
Jubal
Kenan
Korah
Magog
Manasseh
Melchizedek
Methuselah
Nahash
Nimrod
Og
Othniel
Phinehas
Raphael
Rephaim
Saba
Samson
Saul
Shadrach
Shem
Solomon
Tiras
Tubal
Uzziah
Zerubbabel
Zion
Zophar
Adonijah
Amasai
Amaziah
Aram
Arnan
Assir
Azariah
Baasha
Barak
Benaiah
Boaz
Canaan
Chilion
Cyrus
Dagon
Darius
Edom
Elisha
Er
Gaddiel
Gedaliah
Haggi
Hebron
Hezekiah
Hilkiah
Hiram
Hushai
Ira
Ishvi
Jahaziel
Jair
Jannes
Jared
Jerah
Jeziel
Joab
Joktan
Jonadab
Jotham
Kish
Laban
Lamech
Maher
Malachi
Manoah
Menahem
Merodach
Micaiah
Mishael
Mordecai
Nahum
Nathanael
Nebo
Nicanor
Obed
Ophir
Peleg
Pekah
Peresh
Pharaoh
Pison
Potiphar
Rehum
Rezin
Rimmon
Rizpah
Salamis
Sargon
Seraiah
Sharon
Shemaiah
Shiloh
Shimei
Simeon
Sosthenes
Tola
Trophimus
Uri
Uzzah
Zabad
Zadok
Zillah
Zophah
Abdeel
Adiel
Ahiah
Amminadab
Ashur
Azmaveth
Balaam
Beeri
Bildad
Cherub
Delaiah
Elkanah
Elon
Ephron
Guni
Hashub
Heman
Hodiah
Huldah
Igal
Imna
Jabin
Japho
Jashar
Jephunneh
Jezreel
Joah
Josedech
Kemuel
Koa
Maaz
Mahlah
Maon
Merab
Mibsam
Neriah
Ohel
Perez
Pithon
Ramath
Reuel
Shammah
Shobai
Suba
Teman
Tirhakah
Zaccheus
Zebidah
Zethar
Ziph

Cool Biblical Names

If you are aiming for a name that sounds effortlessly stylish and modern while retaining its ancient roots this list of cool biblical names is for you. These names possess a certain edge and are popular today for their strong sound or their single-syllable simplicity.

Abra
Alon
Amari
Amon
Ari
Arza
Axel
Bay
Canaan
Carmel
Cole
Dara
Eden
Eli
Ezri
Gale
Gili
Idan
Ilan
Iyar
Jael
Jem
Kai
Koa
Kobi
Lior
Luz
Max
Micah
Nir
Omri
Oren
Pax
Rami
Ron
Sela
Shai
Shilo
Tal
Uri
Yair
Yarden
Zane
Zev
Zia
Zohar
Adar
Amos
Anya
Arden
Avi
Ben
Cain
Caspian
Cedar
Chen
Dagan
Daley
Dario
Dov
Elan
Emir
Erez
Gal
Gil
Haim
Hayden
Ira
Itamar
Jude
Kael
Kian
Kit
Lavi
Lev
Liam
Liron
Malak
Nash
Natan
Neve
Nisim
Noa
Ofir
Oz
Paz
Raya
Rhys
Roan
Ronen
Rush
Sasha
Shea
Sian
Sky
Tabor
Tamar
Tiran
Tomer
Tovi
Troy
Tyre
Valen
Yali
Yaniv
Zack
Zamir
Zamir
Ziv
Zohar
Zuri
Abidan
Achish
Adah
Ahaz
Ariel
Arnon
Asahel
Asherah
Aziel
Benammi
Caleb
Chaim
Dina
Dothan
Elah
Eran
Ephah
Eznik
Gad
Gera
Hanan
Harel
Hillel
Igal
Jamin
Japhet
Jerah
Jeshua
Joah
Jona
Keren
Laban
Lilah
Magdalen
Malki
Meira
Moriah
Nadav
Nir
Noach
Omer
Palti
Paz
Rephael
Rina
Sari
Shamir
Shimon
Shira
Shmuel
Simcha
Talia
Tevet
Tova
Yael
Yafe
Yigal
Zakai
Zemira

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Conclusion

Choosing a name for your baby is a monumental moment a decision that will echo throughout his life. Whether you are drawn to the classic resonance of a well-loved name the quiet distinctiveness of a unique choice the powerful strength of a badass name or the simple appeal of a cool option the biblical heritage offers an abundance of incredible names for boys. Each name on this list carries a story a meaning and a connection to an ancient spiritual tradition.

Take your time ponder the meaning and select the name that truly speaks to your heart and feels like the perfect fit for the wonderful personality of your son. We hope this guide has been an inspiring resource on your naming journey. We would love to know which name you are considering.

FAQs

The meaning of a biblical name is the original literal translation and interpretation of the name as it appeared in the ancient Hebrew Aramaic or Greek texts of the Bible. These meanings are often deeply significant reflecting qualities like faith hope strength or referring to aspects of God’s nature or a character’s life story.

For example David means beloved and Samuel means name of God or heard by God. Understanding the meaning adds a layer of depth and personal significance to your chosen name.

While biblical names originate from religious texts their use is not exclusively religious. Many biblical names such as Noah Adam Daniel and Luke have transcended their religious origins to become secularly popular classic and traditional names in many cultures worldwide.

Choosing a biblical name can be a nod to heritage tradition literature or a simple appreciation for a beautiful timeless sound not necessarily an explicit statement of religious devotion. They are versatile and widely accepted names.

The best way to choose a name is to start by exploring names whose meanings resonate with the virtues you hope to instill in your son like courage wisdom or joy. Consider the sound and flow of the name both alone and with your last name.

Say the full name out loud to ensure you like the cadence. Think about potential nicknames and how the name might fit your son as he grows from a baby to a man. Finally trust your instinct. The name that feels right and fills you with joy is the perfect name for your little one.