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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.

Lael

Meaning: belonging to God

Origin:Hebrew
2632
Jarah

Meaning: honeycomb or honeysuckle

Origin:Hebrew
2702
Jemuel

Meaning: day of God

Origin:Hebrew
2704
Kemuel

Meaning: helper of God

Origin:Hebrew
2706
Mordecai

Meaning: follower of Marduk

Origin:Hebrew
303
Enoch

Meaning: dedicated

Origin:Hebrew
404
Jubal

Meaning: ram's horn

Origin:Latin
927
Amon

Meaning: the hidden one; invisible

Origin:Greek from Egyptian
932
Abram

Meaning: father of multitudes

Origin:Hebrew
990
Jesus

Meaning: the Lord is salvation

Origin:Hebrew
1076
Ananias

Meaning: God has given

Origin:Hebrew
1155
Abdiel

Meaning: servant of God

Origin:Hebrew
1254
Cephas

Meaning: rock

Origin:Aramaic
1282
Hosea

Meaning: salvation

Origin:Hebrew
1317
Zaccai

Meaning: pure

Origin:Hebrew
1357
Jeconiah

Meaning: God will establish

Origin:Hebrew
5832
Amasa

Meaning: burden

Origin:Hebrew
5942
Adino

Meaning: ornament

Origin:Hebrew
6104
Abidan

Meaning: my father is judge

Origin:Hebrew
6294
Esdras The name Esdras is a boy’s name. Esdras is t...
Origin:Spanish and Arabic variation of Ezra
6335