100 Biblical boy names full of meaning, strength and spirit

Whether you’re looking for something traditional like Isaac or David, something gentler like Jonah or Micah, or something bold like Ezekiel or Jairus, there’s a name here to match every style.

Classic Biblical boy names

These familiar names have remained popular for generations and are rich in religious heritage and timeless charm.

1. Adam
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: man or earth

2. Noah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: rest or comfort

3. Isaac
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: he will laugh

4. Jacob
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: supplanter

5. Joseph
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God will increase

6. Moses
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: drawn out of the water

7. Aaron
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: exalted or strong

8. Joshua
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: the Lord is salvation

9. David
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: beloved

10. Solomon
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: peace

11. Samuel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God has heard

12. Elijah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: my God is Yahweh

13. Daniel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is my judge

14. Nathan
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: he gave

15. Levi
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: joined or attached

16. Benjamin
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: son of the right hand

17. Caleb
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: wholehearted or faithful

18. Joel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: the Lord is God

19. Ezra
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: helper

20. Gideon
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: mighty warrior

21. Reuben
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: behold, a son

22. Jesse
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: gift

23. Amos
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: carried by God

24. Seth
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: appointed

25. Eli
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: ascended or high

Unique Biblical boy names

If you’re looking for something lesser-known yet full of meaning, these rare Biblical names offer a truly distinctive choice.

26. Abner
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: father of light

27. Asa
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: healer or physician

28. Barak
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: lightning

29. Boaz
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: strength

30. Enoch
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: dedicated

31. Hezekiah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God strengthens

32. Jethro
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: excellence or abundance

33. Malachi
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: my messenger

34. Phineas
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: oracle or serpent's mouth

35. Silas
Origin: Latin/Greek
Meaning: wood or forest

36. Thaddeus
Origin: Aramaic
Meaning: heart or courageous heart

37. Zebulun
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: dwelling or honour

38. Nahum
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: comfort

39. Jairus
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: he enlightens

40. Lemuel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: devoted to God

41. Tobiah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: the Lord is good

42. Uzziah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: the Lord is my strength

43. Elihu
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: He is my God

44. Eliezer
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is my help

45. Jerahmeel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: may God have compassion

46. Obadiah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: servant of God

47. Zuriel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: the Lord is my rock

48. Hiram
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: exalted brother

49. Shem
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: name or fame

50. Ishmael
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God will hear

Beautiful Biblical boy names

These names have soft, lyrical sounds and meanings tied to peace, light or nature, making them especially gentle and evocative.

51. Jonah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: dove

52. Micah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: who is like God?

53. Ephraim
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: fruitful

54. Abel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: breath or vapor

55. Nathaniel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: gift of God

56. Zebedee
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: gift of God

57. Jair
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: he shines

58. Josiah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: the Lord heals

59. Zechariah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: the Lord remembers

60. Raphael
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God has healed

61. Shiloh
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: peaceful one

62. Emmanuel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is with us

63. Elam
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: eternal or hidden

64. Seraphim
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: burning ones

65. Uri
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: my light or flame

66. Salem
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: peace

67. Hosea
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: salvation

68. Simeon
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God has heard

69. Immanuel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is with us

70. Azriel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is my help

71. Reuel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: friend of God

Powerful Biblical names for boys

Strong and courageous, these names are tied to leaders, prophets and warriors, often carrying bold meanings or stories of faith.

72. Samson
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: sun or service

73. Ezekiel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God strengthens

74. Jeremiah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: the Lord will exalt

75. Abraham
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: father of many

76. Jonathan
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God has given

77. Nehemiah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God comforts

78. Stephen
Origin: Greek
Meaning: crown or garland

79. Titus
Origin: Latin
Meaning: title of honour

80. Barnabas
Origin: Aramaic
Meaning: son of encouragement

81. Elisha
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is salvation

82. Saul
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: asked for or prayed for

83. Zedekiah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: the Lord is righteous

84. Mordecai
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: warrior or worshipper of Marduk

85. Cornelius
Origin: Latin
Meaning: horn

86. Matthias
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: gift of God

87. Nahshon
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: enchanter or diviner

88. Jehu
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: the Lord is He

89. Jeroboam
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: the people will contend

90. Abijah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: the Lord is my father

91. Eliakim
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God will establish

92. Jehoshaphat
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: the Lord has judged

93. Azariah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: the Lord has helped

94. Hananiah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: the Lord is gracious

95. Ishod
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: man of honour

96. Gamaliel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is my reward

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