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Today, I’m sharing over 65 of my favorite unique Biblical boy names that go beyond the classic Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
Choosing your baby’s name is one of the most special parts of pregnancy, and of welcoming your new little addition to the family. What better way to honor your faith as a couple, and as a family, than to choose a name for your baby boy from the Bible?
From courageous, heroic characters to great leaders and beyond, the Bible truly is an inspirational place to look for a meaningful name for your little boy.
Modern, Unique Biblical Boy Names with Meanings
My top picks are marked with a little red heart.
Here is a list of all of my favorite unique Biblical boy names for your baby boy:
Judah ❤️
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: one who praises God
- Popularity: #183
Elijah
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: Yahweh is my God
- Popularity: #4
Isaiah
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: God saves
- Popularity: #56
Jonah
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: dove, which is the bird of peace
- Popularity: #140
Isaac
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: one who laughs or one who rejoices
- Popularity: #40
Jacob
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: supplanter
- Popularity: #24
Luke ❤️
- Origin: Greek/Latin
- Meaning: light-giving, bringer of light
- Popularity: #32
Ezra
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: to help or protect
- Popularity: #37
Jude ❤️
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning:praised
- Popularity: #150
Ezekiel
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning:strength of God
- Popularity: #53
Zachariah
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: God remembers
- Popularity: #550
James
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: supplanter
- Popularity: #5
Joah ❤️
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: God is his brother
- Popularity: > 1000
Cain
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: spear
- Popularity: #956
Hoseah
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: salvation; He saves
- Popularity: > 1000
Abel
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: breath
- Popularity: #196
Adam
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: son of the red earth
- Popularity: #104
Abraham
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: exalted father
- Popularity: #202
David
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: beloved
- Popularity: #30
Levi ❤️
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: joined in harmony
- Popularity: #12
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Joseph
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: God will give
- Popularity: #28
Gideon ❤️
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: great warrior
- Popularity: #310
Silas
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: forest or wood
- Popularity: #91
Eli ❤️
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: high or elevated
- Popularity: #64
Samuel
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: God has heard
- Popularity: #23
Samson
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: of the sun
- Popularity: #590
Ananias
- Origin: Hebrew/Greek
- Meaning: gift of the Lord
- Popularity: > 1000
Israel
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: he who wrestles with God
- Popularity: #234
Jeremiah
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: appointed by God
- Popularity: #85
Jericho
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: city of the moon
- Popularity: #895
Joel
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: the Lord is God
- Popularity: #211
Amos
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: strong, hardworking or to carry
- Popularity: #603
Micah ❤️
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: who is like God?
- Popularity: #107
Malachi
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: messenger of God
- Popularity: #167
Caleb
- Popularity: #51
Joses
- Popularity: > 1000
Josiah
- Popularity: #49
Jethro
- Popularity: > 1000
Asher
- Popularity: #25
Jesse
- Popularity: #203
Koa
- Popularity: #546
Gabriel
- Popularity: #38
Shiloh
- Popularity: #581 (and #410 for girls)
Zacchaeus
- Popularity: > 1000
Julius
- Popularity: #319
Phinneas
- Popularity: > 1000
Joses
- Popularity: > 1000
Toby
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: The Lord is good
- Popularity: > 1000
Milo ❤️
- Origin: Czech
- Meaning: one who is honored
- Popularity: #127
Esau
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: a hairy man; Jacob’s older twin brother in the Bible
- Popularity: > 1000
Benjamin
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: son of the South, son of the right hand
- Popularity: #7
Felix
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: happy
- Popularity: #193
Elias
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: a form of Elijah, meaning “Jehovah is my God”
- Popularity: #48
Tobias
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: the Lord is good
- Popularity: #277
Apollonos
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: belonging to Apollo
- Popularity: > 1000
Hosea
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: one who reaches salvation
- Popularity: > 1000
Rufus
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: a red-haired man
- Popularity: > 1000
Barnabas
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: the son of the prophet
- Popularity: > 1000
Matthias
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: gift of God
- Popularity: #450 (Matias is #225)
Thaddeus
- Origin: Aramaic
- Meaning: having heart
- Popularity: #820
Jesiah
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: the Lord exists
- Popularity: #919
Roman
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: a citizen of Rome
- Popularity: #75
Zion
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: from the citadel
- Popularity: #136
Oren
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: from the pine tree
- Popularity: > 1000
Titus
- Origin: Greek, Latin
- Meaning: of the giants; a great defender
- Popularity: #361
Rhodes
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: from the place where the roses grow
- Popularity: > 1000
Popular Biblical Boys Names
These popular Biblical baby boy names, on the other hand, have been commonly used for generations, and are widely considered top male Bible-based names:
Matthew
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: gift of God
- Popularity: #36
Mark
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: shining
- Popularity: #252
Luke ❤️
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: light-giving
- Popularity: #32
John
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: Yahweh has been gracious
- Popularity: #27
Daniel
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: God is my judge
- Popularity: #16
Noah
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: rest
- Popularity: #2
Related: 65+ Precious Middle Names for Noah To Add To Your List
Timothy
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: honoring God
- Popularity: #201
Joseph
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: God will give
- Popularity: #28
Nicholas
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: victory of the people
- Popularity: #92
Thomas
- Origin: Aramaic, Greek
- Meaning: twin
- Popularity: #46
Simon
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: listen
- Popularity: #247
Joshua
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: God is salvation
- Popularity: #58
Gabriel
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: God is my strength
- Popularity: #38
Biblical Baby Boy Names – Final Thoughts
How did I do? Have you fallen in love with any of these boys names from the Bible? Which names are you considering for your little one?
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2.3.24
Neet and Angel apk said:
Great post! I’m loving the unique and biblical names you’ve included in this list. My husband and I are currently expecting our first child, and we’re looking for a name that has a special meaning. Your post has given me so many great options to consider! 😍
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2.19.24
Brooke-Natasha said:
Hi Neet & Angel, thanks so much for taking the time to let me know you loved my article. Which ones did you add to your list!?
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