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.

Uncommon biblical name from the Old Testament.

An Old Testament name used by the Puritans, less well known than female relatives Rebecca, Rachel, and Leah and as deserving of revival.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Biblical name from the Old Testament.

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.

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

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.

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

In the Old Testament, Ishvi is the name of one of Asher's sons.

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