390+ Biblical Names (with Meanings and Popularity)

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.

A common Arabic name also spelt Jaouad, Javad or Javadd (the middle name of One Direction> band member Zayn Malik).

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

Azubah is one of those unique baby names from the Bible that is both uncommon and usable, especially given that trendy letter Z in the middle. Azubah's sad meaning may be a strike against it. There were two figures named Azubah in the Bible, one the wife of Caleb and the other the mother of Jehoshaphat (as in Jumping).

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

Old Testament male name and biblical place name.

Like Bethany and Shiloh, a meaningful biblical place-name.

Abraham's brother in the Old Testament.

In the Bible, Mahlah was one of five daughters of Zelophehad. The others were Noa, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. Noa is popular, Tirzah is sometimes used, and Mahlah has a much better chance of modern revival than Hoglah.

Hagar is an Old Testament name with an unfortunate association with comic strip character "Hagar the Horrible."

Biblical name from the Old Testament.

Greek name found in the New Testament makes for one of the unique baby names still undiscovered from the Bible.

Intriguing alternative to Jedediah.

Talmai is the name of several minor characters in the Old Testament, including the father of Maacah, the wife of King David, and one of Anak’s three giant sons.

Whatever its merits as a name, Haman is a Biblical villain, a member of the Persian king's court who plotted to slaughter the Jews. His plan was foiled by Queen Esther and Haman was hanged. Not a role model you want for your child.

In the Old Testament, Abidan was indeed a judge, head of the tribe of Benjamin and a leader at the time of the Exodus. Dan and Ab could work as nicknames. In 2015, there were only five boys in the US given the name.