390+ Biblical Names (with Meanings and Popularity)

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

Uncommon biblical name from the Old Testament.

Biblical woman from the Old Testament whose unique name is largely unknown in the modern world.

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

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

Unique baby name featured in the New Testament.

Used in Serbia, Bulgaria, Slovenia, and Croatia, Milka derives from the popular Slavic element milŭ, and is a diminutive form of feminine names containing that element such as Milena, Milanka, and Militsa. Alternatively, in Poland and Finland, it is used as a short form of Emilia, while as a Hebrew name, it might be a variation of Milcah, Malka, or Melech, meaning "royal" or "queen".

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.

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

In the Bible this was the name of a midwife who helped deliver Moses.

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.

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

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.

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

Biblical name from the Old Testament.

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

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