“What’s in a name”?
So much actually! I can remember trying to choose names for my babies and feeling frantic as the due dates loomed ever closer. My husband was stickler on choosing Bible names for our boys, but as I inched towards motherhood, I wanted names that were meaningful. Thankfully, we found both in some beautiful Bible names.
Choosing your baby’s name is such a fun part of expecting a little one. The great thing about Bible names is that they never go out of style. There’s a lot of traditional names, but there’s also many unique names you can choose from the Bible.
So I’ve rounded up some of the most popular Biblical baby names with their meanings for your new little bundle of joy!
Popular Biblical Baby Names
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Biblical Boy Names and Meanings
1. Aaron – exalted, strong
2. Adam – man, of the earth
3. Andrew – manly
4. Asher – blessed, happy
5. Benjamin – son of my right hand
6. Caleb – wholehearted
7. Christopher – Christ-bearer
8. Daniel – God is my judge
9. David – beloved
10. Elijah – my God is Yahweh
11. Isaac – he will laugh
12. Jacob – supplanter
13. James – supplanter
14. John – God is gracious
15. Jonathan – God has given
16. Joseph – God will increase
17. Joshua – God is my salvation
18. Levi – joined in harmony
19. Luke – from Lucania
20. Mark – warlike
21. Matthew – gift of God
22. Michael – who is like God?
23. Nathaniel – gift of God
24. Noah – rest, peace
25. Paul – humble, small
26. Peter – rock
27. Samuel – His name is God
28. Stephen – crown
29. Thomas – twin
30. Timothy – God’s honor
Biblical Girl Names and Meanings
1. Abigail – joy of the father
2. Anna – favor, grace
3. Chloe – blooming, young green shoot
4. Deborah – bee
5. Delilah – delicate
6. Elizabeth – pledged to God
7. Esther – star
8. Eve – life
9. Faith – to trust
10. Hadassah – hadassah
11. Hannah – grace
12. Joanna – God is Gracious
13. Julia – youthful or sky father
14. Leah – weary
15. Lily – as in the flower
16. Lydia – woman from Lydia
17. Mary – drop of the sea, bitter
18. Martha – lady
19. Miriam – of the sea, bitter
20. Naomi – pleasantness
21. Phoebe – radiant, shining one
22. Rachel – ewe
23. Rebekah – to tie, bind
24. Rhoda – rose
25. Ruth – compassionate friend
26. Sarah – princess
27. Selah – praise, pause
28. Sharon – a plain
29. Shiloh – tranquil
30. Tabitha – gazelle
And there you have it! Some of the most popular Biblical names for boys and girls! Bible names are great to go with because they never go out of style, and you can go very traditional or branch out for more unique names.
