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Bible Names for Boys

Bible names for boys have dominated the US popularity list for its entire history, with Biblical names Jacob and Noah taking the top spot for nearly twenty years until recently, when Liam took over.

Along with Noah and Jacob, other Bible baby names in the Top 25 for boys include James, Benjamin, Elijah, Lucas, Ethan, Samuel, and David. Unique biblical boy names gaining visibility – in the UK and Australia as well as the US – include Asher, Cyrus, Ezra, and Thaddeus.

Faith and religion have always been an important component of why parents choose Bible names for their sons. Boys' names from the Bible that have ranked highly in the US since the 19th century include John, James, Joseph, and Thomas. These and many other Biblical boys' names have been so widely used over so much time that many people may forget their biblical antecedents.

As parents are searching for uncommon but meaningful names for their sons, the Bible can be a great source of inspiration. Unique Bible names for boys we are hearing more of include Abiah, Azariah, Boaz, Lazarus, Lucius, Phineas, and Zion.

Biblical names for boys are widely used outside the US, too. In the UK, the top Biblical boy names are Noah, Jacob, and Thomas. In Germany, Paul and Elias are the top Bible names for boys, while in France Gabriel and Adam are the most popular boys' names from the Bible. The first 50 names below, shown in extended versions, are ranked in order of current popularity on our website. More unique names are listed alphabetically below the top bible names for boys.

Access the full range of names for boys via our master page of boy names.

Timothy

Meaning: honoring God

Origin:Greek
558
Israel

Meaning: he who struggles with God

Origin:Hebrew
1446
Gaius

Meaning: to rejoice

Origin:Latin
635
Barnabas

Meaning: son of consolation

Origin:Aramaic
827
Pontius

Meaning: fifth

Origin:Roman
5108
Jethro

Meaning: excellence

Origin:Hebrew
587
Zeb The meaning of Zeb is ‘a gift of Jehovah’. I...
Origin:Diminutive of Zebediah or Zebulon
1270
Isaiah

Meaning: Salvation of the Lord

Origin:Hebrew
170
Esau

Meaning: hairy

Origin:Hebrew
1415
Urban

Meaning: of the city

Origin:Latin
1975
Matthias

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:Aramaic variation of Matthew
260
Josiah

Meaning: God supports, heals

Origin:Hebrew
210
Amos

Meaning: carried by God

Origin:Hebrew
304
Adriel

Meaning: God is my master

Origin:Hebrew
348
Nicodemus

Meaning: victory of the people

Origin:Greek
811
Benjamin

Meaning: son of the right hand

Origin:Hebrew
149
Obadiah

Meaning: servant of God

Origin:Hebrew
1410
Cleopas

Meaning: glory to the father

Origin:Greek
1443
Benaiah

Meaning: built by God

Origin:Hebrew
1485
Festus

Meaning: joyous, festive

Origin:Latin
1496