270+ Biblical Boy Names (with Meanings & Popularity)

  1. Nadab
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "generous"
    • Description:

      Biblical name from the Old Testament.
  2. Herod
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "song of the hero"
    • Description:

      Greek name featured in the New Testament.
  3. Menahem
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "the comforter"
    • Description:

      Menahem derives from a Hebrew word meaning "the comforter" King Menahem of the Old Testament did not live up to his name — he was one of Israel’s cruelest kings.
  4. Hillel
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "greatly praised"
    • Description:

      Hillel the Great was a famous Talmudic scholar, the spiritual and ethical leader of his generation, and his name is greatly honored by parents in Israel and, to some extent, here.
  5. Mattan
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "gift"
    • Description:

      Old Testament name that would make a nice alternative to Matteo.
  6. Ehud
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Description:

      Biblical judge from the Old Testament.
  7. Sharar
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "enemy"
    • Description:

      Biblical name from the Old Testament.