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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.

Caleb

Meaning: devotion to God

Origin:Hebrew
28
Zachary

Meaning: the Lord has remembered

Origin:Hebrew
30
Nathaniel

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:Hebrew
41
Raphael

Meaning: God has healed

Origin:Hebrew
70
Ezekiel

Meaning: God strengthens

Origin:Hebrew
89
Jonah

Meaning: dove

Origin:Hebrew
169
Gabriel

Meaning: God is my strength

Origin:Hebrew
138
Elijah

Meaning: Yahweh is God

Origin:Hebrew
136
Micah

Meaning: who is like the Lord

Origin:Hebrew
143
Jeremiah

Meaning: appointed by God

Origin:Hebrew
452
Isaiah

Meaning: Salvation of the Lord

Origin:Hebrew
170
Isaiah

Meaning: Salvation of the Lord

Origin:Hebrew
170
Benjamin

Meaning: son of the right hand

Origin:Hebrew
149
Benjamin

Meaning: son of the right hand

Origin:Hebrew
149
Eli

Meaning: ascended, uplifted, high

Origin:Hebrew
236
Jared

Meaning: he descends

Origin:Hebrew
510
Jadon

Meaning: God has heard

Origin:Hebrew
3744
Eli

Meaning: ascended, uplifted, high

Origin:Hebrew
236
Hannah

Meaning: grace

Origin:Hebrew
177
Chloe

Meaning: young green shoot

Origin:Greek
71