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
Elijah
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: Yahweh is my God
Isaiah
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: God saves
Jonah
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: dove, which is the bird of peace
Isaac
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: one who laughs or one who rejoices
Jacob
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: supplanter
Luke ❤️
- Origin: Greek/Latin
- Meaning: light-giving, bringer of light
Ezra
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: to help or protect
Jude ❤️
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: praised
Ezekiel
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: strength of God
Zachariah
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: God remembers
James
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: supplanter
Joah ❤️
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: God is his brother
Cain
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: spear
Hoseah
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: salvation; He saves
Abel
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: breath
Adam
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: son of the red earth
Abraham
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: exalted father
David
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: beloved
Levi ❤️
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: joined in harmony
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Joseph
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: God will give
Gideon ❤️
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: great warrior
Silas
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: forest or wood
Eli ❤️
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: high or elevated
Samuel
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: God has heard
Samson
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: of the sun
Ananias
- Origin: Hebrew/Greek
- Meaning: gift of the Lord
Israel
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: he who wrestles with God
Jeremiah
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: appointed by God
Jericho
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: city of the moon
Joel
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: the Lord is God
Amos
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: strong, hardworking or to carry
Micah ❤️
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: who is like God?
Malachi
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: messenger of God
- Caleb
- Joses
- Josiah
- Jethro
- Asher
- Jesse
- Judah ❤️
- Koa
- Gabriel
- Shiloh
- Zacchaeus
- Julius
- Phinneas
- Joses
- Cornelius
- Toby
- Milo ❤️
- Zacharias
- Esau
- Benjamin
- Felix
- Jethro
- Elias
- Tobias
- Apollonos
- Hosea
- Rufus
- Barnabas
- Matthias
- Thaddeus
- Jesiah
- Noah ❤️
Related: 65+ Precious Middle Names for Noah To Add To Your List
- Roman
- Zion
- Oren
- Titus
- Rhodes
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
- Mark
- Luke ❤️
- John
- Daniel
- Timothy
- Joseph
- Nicholas
- Thomas
- Simon
- Joshua
- Gabriel
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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