270+ Biblical Boy Names (with Meanings & Popularity)

In the Old Testament, Merari is one of Levi's sons.

Attractive name from the Old Testament. Adino was one of David's "mighty men," though texts do disagree on his name.

The name of two Old Testament kings that seems as ripe as you can get for modern use, given the popularity of sound-alike Biblical brethren Jadon and Jacob (and even mythological Jason). Note that different sources give wide-ranging meanings for Jabin, but we think "perceptive" is the most authoritative, not to mention appealing.

Sounds like a name from an old science fiction movie -- but this god of letters invented writing, and so might interest parents who are writers or professors.

Uncommon biblical name from the Old Testament.

Rarely used biblical choice -- he's a son of Jacob -- with a bit of a white-bearded image.

Blink and you’ll miss that the first I in Jedidiah was swapped for an E.

Amal is the name of a male figure in the Bible, a member of the tribe of Asher. Not, in this case, Mrs. George Clooney.

A potential hero name: Crispus Attucks, an African and Native American man, was the first colonist to die for independence in the Boston Massacre.

Think of this as the Hebrew equivalent of Benedict or Benito; best for observant Jews.

Moza is a Biblical name used for two figures, one a son of Zimri, the fifth king of Israel, and the other the son of Caleb and a concubine. This simple but rare name is pronounced with a long o and a t sound in the middle.

This quirky Old Testament name has potential, as parents are digging deeper into the Bible to find names for their children. It has also been used as a nickname for Obediah.

Abiah is a gentle, rarely used Old Testament name belonging to Samuel's second son. This makes a good choice for the parent who wants a traditional biblical name that is not overly familiar.

The newest surname names move beyond the Waspy, and this is an excellent example, associated these days with gossip blogger Perez (born Mario) Hilton.

Not a traditional biblical choice, but the Philistine giant isn't a bad character as such, just a champion fighter who lost to the underdog. He has given his name to everything from insect species to roller coasters. In a time when we're seeing more biblical names with chequered associations — Leviathan and Cain spring to mind — Goliath may appeal to some.

Biblical name from the Old Testament.

Old Testament name that could work as an alternative to Dakota.

Quirky Old Testament name.

Double exposure: 1970s rock sensation (Mamma Mia) and scholar/diplomat name in Israel.

Latin variation of Eli used in the Old and New Testament.