Names That Mean God

A Serbian and Croatian diminutive of Danijel, Danilo or Gordan.

Danko

This short form of Jovan — one of many international variants of John — makes a cool and distinctive choice, as both a nickname and a given name. 

Jovo

This Western Armenian transcription of Daniel gives the classic name an interesting and quirky twist.

Taniel

Honoring a Jeremiah? If Jerry isn't quite your style, try Miah.

Miah

More often seen as Liesbeth or Liesbet, this is one of many international variations of the traditional Elizabeth. 

Liesebet

Popular in Azerbaijan, this spelling variation ultimately derives from Elizabeth. 

Eli̇sa

A variation of the Biblical Paltiel, this name was also appears in the name of an Israeli-American folk-pop duo, Ilana & Palti, made up of singer-songwriters Paltiel-hay Jacoby and  Ilana Zadok. 

Palti

Undiscovered, but somewhat awkward Old Testament choice: he was the head of the tribe of Asher. 

Pagiel

Ogun

Not quite Dora or Daria, this name is often dismissed in favor of its more familiar counterparts, but it has versatile appeal, given that it has a number of different origins. It can be considered a feminine form of Dorian, a variation of Dorothy, an elaboration of Dora, or a variation of the Hebrew name Dor, meaning "generation". Also spelled Doria, it is borne by Doria Loyce Ragland, the mother of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.

Dorya

Ysabeau is a rare Creole or Medieval French variation of Isabeau, itself a French a charming variant of Isabel. It appeared in the TV series A Discovery of Witches and subsequently made its debut in the US stats in 2024 when it was given to 6 girls.
 
Despite its relation to the uber-popular Isabella, the several degrees of removal make Ysabeau an intriguing, rare alternative. Similar Isabeau is also a distinctive choice, given to only 8 babies in a recent year.

Ysabeau

Though you may pray to the god of sleep for your baby to slumber through the night, a drowsy image is not the greatest one to inflict on your little boy. 

Morpheus

Also used as the feminine form, Thijsje is a pet form of the popular Dutch names, Thijs and Matthijs. 


Thijsje

Mattie ranked among the Top 1000 for boys a century ago, in the heyday of the nickname-name.  Today, few parents would dream of putting it on the birth certificate, preferring it as a short form for the perennially-popular Matthew.  Mattie is in the Top 1000 in the U.S. for girls.

Mattie

Four-syllable names can be tricky, but this rarely used Old Testament appellation has considerable potential. In the Bible, Eleazer is a son of Aaron and nephew of Moses who succeeds his father as High Priest.

Eleazer

A cute Finnish mini-name originating from Johannes.

Hannu

Mikie is a boyish nickname-name of a style that's becoming more popular, ala Billie, Frankie, Stevie, and Scottie. New Jersey Congresswoman and former Navy pilot Mikie Sherrill is a noted bearer.

Mikie might be the freshest option for honoring grandma Michele or grandpa Mike.

Mikie

Pronounced YAH-nosh, has a serious, violin-playing air.  Perhaps that's why it has so many nicknames: JANCKZI, JANCSI, JANI, JANKIA, JANKO.

Janos

Also spelled Liesje,  this is one of many international variations of the traditional Elizabeth. 

Liesja

Originally a Finnish nickname for Johannes, Jukka is very established as a standalone name in Finland nowadays. With its cute bouncy sound and cool -a ending, it makes for a really fun choice for a baby boy. Note that the soft J at the beginning makes an English Y sound. 

Jukka

Names that mean God are plentiful, as God and all things related to a supreme power are at the root of the creation of many names.

Isabella, a variation of Elizabeth, is the top girl name meaning God. Along with Isabella, 

girl names in the US Top 1000 meaning God

 include Elizabeth, Danielle, Gabrielle, Samantha, Michaela, and Jane.



Elizabeth and Jane have dozens of popular variations that also mean God, including Elsie, Eliza, Elise, Janet, Jean, and Joan.



Elijah is the most popular boy name that means God. Along with Elijah, other 

 include Daniel, Matthew, Jack, Jeremy, Nathaniel, Caleb, Samuel, Oscar, and Shane.



John and Michael, two of the most widely-used male names of the last several centuries in the Western World, have God in their meanings.



Here is our full roster of names that mean God, ordered by current popularity on Nameberry.

Baby names for girls and boys that mean god or names that have meanings related to God, with meanings, origins, and popularity. (Page 64)

873+ Names That Mean God