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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.

James

Meaning: supplanter

Origin:English variation of Jacob, Hebrew
33
Delilah

Meaning: delicate

Origin:Hebrew or Arabic
92
Anna

Meaning: grace

Origin:Variation of Hannah, Hebrew
106
Phoebe

Meaning: radiant, shining one

Origin:Greek
19
Julia

Meaning: youthful or sky father

Origin:Latin
133
Elizabeth

Meaning: pledged to God

Origin:Hebrew
86
Rachel

Meaning: ewe

Origin:Hebrew
284
Sarah

Meaning: princess

Origin:Hebrew
345
Noah

Meaning: rest, repose

Origin:Hebrew
45
Matthew

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:Hebrew
120
Jacob

Meaning: supplanter

Origin:Hebrew
137
Andrew

Meaning: strong and manly

Origin:Greek
118
Thomas

Meaning: twin

Origin:Aramaic
59
Adam

Meaning: son of the red earth

Origin:Hebrew
154
Samuel

Meaning: told by God

Origin:Hebrew
87
Nathan

Meaning: given

Origin:Hebrew
121
Joshua

Meaning: the Lord is my salvation

Origin:Hebrew
173
Joshua

Meaning: the Lord is my salvation

Origin:Hebrew
173
Michael

Meaning: who is like God?

Origin:Hebrew
224
Luke

Meaning: man from Lucania

Origin:Greek
83