Biblical Baby Names
Biblical baby names come straight from scripture — the prophets, figures, and places of the Bible — pairing deep meaning with names that have lasted thousands of years.
125 names · 81 boys · 36 girls · 8 unisex · Updated Aug 2026
Few names have staying power like the ones from scripture. They've been in continuous use for millennia, which is part of why they still feel both meaningful and completely wearable today.
This collection gathers names rooted in the Bible — figures, prophets, and places — many of which double as enduring classics. Browse by gender, or sort to see the favorites.
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bethany
house of figs
elliot
The Lord Is My God, Faithful God
grace
Charm, goodness, generosity
jeremy
God will uplift
jordan
To Flow Down, Descend
lois
most desirable or superior
philip
Lover of horses or noble equestrian
priscilla
Ancient, venerable, or classic
susanna
lily
thaddeus
Courageous heart or praise
aaron
High mountain, exalted, enlightened
abel
Breath, vapor, or sigh
abigail
Father's joy
abram
Exalted father; high father
adam
Man, of the earth, formed from red clay
anna
Grace, Favor, Gracious
anne
Grace, favor
ariel
Lion of God
asher
Happy, Blessed
azai
Strength, Mighty, Helper
azaiah
God Has Strengthened, God Is My Strength
azrael
Whom God helps or help of God
benjamin
Son Of The Right Hand, Son Of The South
caleb
Faithful, devoted, whole-hearted
daniel
God Is My Judge
daniela
God is my judge (feminine of Daniel)
david
Beloved, dear one
delilah
Delicate, languishing
eden
Place of pleasure, paradise
eli
Ascended, uplifted, my God
eliam
God Is My People, My People Is God
eliana
My God Has Answered, God Answers
elias
My God is Yahweh, the Lord is my God
eliel
God Is My God, My God Is God
elijah
My God Is Yahweh
elizabeth
God Is My Oath, Devoted To God
eoin
God is gracious
esther
Star, hidden one, bride
ethan
Strong, Firm, Enduring
eva
Life, living one, to breathe
ezekiel
God strengthens
ezra
Helper, Aid
gabriel
God is my strength, devoted to God
gabriella
God is my strength, heroine of God
gideon
Mighty warrior; feller; one who cuts down
hadassah
Myrtle tree
hannah
Grace, favor
ira
Watchful, Guardian, Vigilant
isaac
He will laugh, laughter, joyful one
isabella
God Is My Oath, Devoted To God
isaiah
Salvation of the Lord or Yahweh is salvation
israel
One who struggles with God; God contends
jacob
Supplanter, holder of the heel
jago
Supplanter
jeremiah
God will uplift, appointed by God
jesse
Gift, God's oblation
joanna
God is gracious; the Lord's gracious gift
joel
God is willing, Yahweh is God
jonah
Dove
jonathan
God has given, gift of the Lord
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