Choosing a name for your son is a momentous decision. Biblical names offer a rich heritage and a variety of meanings to consider. From the popular to the unique, this list explores the depth of biblical names for boys.
Name | Meaning |
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Aaron | High mountain, Exalted |
Abel | Breath |
Abraham | Father of many |
Adam | Earth, Man |
Asher | Happy, Blessed |
Benjamin | Son of my right hand |
Caleb | Faithful, Devoted |
Daniel | God is my judge |
David | Beloved |
Elijah | Yahweh is my God |
Elisha | God is salvation |
Emmanuel | God is with us |
Ephraim | Fruitful |
Ethan | Strong, Enduring |
Ezra | Help, God has helped |
Gabriel | God is my strength |
Gideon | Mighty warrior |
Isaac | Laughter |
Isaiah | Yahweh is salvation |
Jacob | Supplanter, He who takes hold |
Jared | Descended |
Jeremiah | Yahweh establishes |
Jesse | God exists |
Joel | Yahweh is God |
John | God is gracious |
Jonah | Dove |
Joseph | May Yahweh add |
Joshua | Yahweh is salvation |
Judah | Praise |
Jude | Praised |
Levi | Joined, Attached |
Luke | Light-giving |
Mark | Devoted to Mars (Roman god of war), later used figuratively |
Matthew | Gift of Yahweh |
Michael | Who is like God |
Moses | Drawn out of water |
Nathan | Gift of God |
Noah | Rest, Comfort |
Peter | Rock |
Samuel | Heard by God |
Samuel | Heard by God |
Seth | Appointed |
Simon | Hearkening, God has heard |
Solomon | Peaceful |
Thomas | Twin |
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