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Top Bible Baby Names

Bible baby names have been among the most popular classic names over the past several decades. Old Testament Names for boys, such as Jacob and Noah, have been high on the popular baby names list, but some Biblical girls' names — particularly Elizabeth — are also longtime classic favorites.

Along with Elizabeth and Jacob, other biblical baby names in the US Top 50 include James, Benjamin, Abigail, Samuel, Elijah, Hannah, Caleb, and Leah. Soft biblical names for boys are back in fashion — Ezra, Asher, Eli, and Jonah are among today’s favorites.

Here's a selection of the most popular Bible baby names for someone who wants a historic name that also feels right for a contemporary child. For more unusual yet still classic name choices, you might also want to check the Cool Bible Baby Names list.

Lilith

Meaning: ghost, night monster

Origin:Assyrian, Sumerian
58
Ada

Meaning: noble, nobility, or island

Origin:German or Turkish
50
Rebecca

Meaning: to tie, bind

Origin:Hebrew
350
Lydia

Meaning: woman from Lydia

Origin:Greek
66
Esther

Meaning: star

Origin:Persian
105
Naomi

Meaning: pleasantness

Origin:Hebrew
118
Abigail

Meaning: my father is joyful

Origin:Hebrew
190
Daniel

Meaning: God is my judge

Origin:Hebrew
150
Jude

Meaning: praised

Origin:Latin diminutive of Judah
14
Ezra

Meaning: help

Origin:Hebrew
21
Eve

Meaning: life

Origin:Hebrew
244
Cyrus

Meaning: sun

Origin:Persian
19
Lucius

Meaning: light

Origin:Latin
57
Ethan

Meaning: strong, firm

Origin:Hebrew
13
Levi

Meaning: joined, attached

Origin:Hebrew
71
Gideon

Meaning: hewer; or, having a stump for a hand

Origin:Hebrew
68
Asher

Meaning: fortunate, blessed, happy one

Origin:Hebrew
53
Isaac

Meaning: laughter

Origin:Hebrew
60
Silas

Meaning: of the forest; or prayed for

Origin:Aramaic, Latin, Greek
4
Tobias

Meaning: God is good

Origin:Greek from Hebrew
31