Biblical Boys Names by EseKanayo

All unique boys names of Biblical origin. The focus of this list is on names that aren't super common (e.g. Joshua, John, David) but still sound nice and not too "ancient".
  1. Caleb
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "dog; whole heart"
    • Description:

      Caleb is an attractive Old Testament name that has been in the US Top 100 for nearly three decades now. Consistently popular but never too popular, Caleb feels more like a classic than a momentary trend.
  2. Ezra
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "help"
    • Description:

      Ezra has a lot going for it: the strength of its heroic Biblical legacy, its quirky sound, and its fresh but familiar feel. Ezra is now at its highest point ever, but its intuitive streamlined spelling and deep roots could make it a worth successor to Elijah in the Top 10 -- or even to Liam or Noah at Number 1.
  3. Micaiah
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "who is like God?"
    • Description:

      Spelling variation of Michaiah, an obscure but attractive name used for both men and women in the Bible.
  4. Madian
    • Nahum
      • Origin:

        Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "comfort"
      • Description:

        An underused Biblical name borne by a New Testament prophet, Nahum feels like a good option for parents looking for a rare but traditional name that fits in with current trends.
    • Tobiah
      • Origin:

        Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "the Lord is good"
      • Description:

        Tobiah is the original Hebrew form of the better known Greek Tobias, to which it could make a distinctive alternative. With its ah ending, Tobiah fits in with other stylish Biblical names today, from Noah to Isaiah to Josiah and Zachariah. And of course, Toby is an adorable nickname.