270+ Biblical Boy Names
- Moab
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"from my father"Description:
Moab is a Biblical name and an ancient place name. In the Old Testament, Moab was the son of Lot. The Kingdom of Moab, in modern-day Jordan, was Biblically significant for often being in conflict with Israel.
- Sharar
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"enemy"Description:
Biblical name from the Old Testament.
- Tammuz
Origin:
Semitic variation of Dumuzid, SumerianMeaning:
"loyal child"Description:
Tammuz is the Semitic variation of Dumuzid, a name from Sumerian mythology. Tammuz is the name of fourth month on the Hebrew calendar, corresponding with June and July on the Gregorian calendar.
- Nadab
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"generous"Description:
Biblical name from the Old Testament.
- Jeconiah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God will establish"Description:
Intriguing alternative to Jedediah.
- Menahem
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"the comforter"Description:
Menahem derives from a Hebrew word meaning "the comforter" King Menahem of the Old Testament did not live up to his name — he was one of Israel’s cruelest kings.
- Pharez
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"to blossom"Description:
Variation of Perez.
- Timeus
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"honor"Description:
Variation of Timaeus.
- Philetus
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"beloved"Description:
Obscure name from the New Testament.
- Elifaz
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"my God is fine gold"Description:
This unusual Biblical name includes the popular Eli- and the on trend letter Z, which could make it an unexpected alternative to Elijah, Elias, Azariah, or Azriel.
- Ehud
Origin:
HebrewDescription:
Biblical judge from the Old Testament.
- Enoque
Origin:
Portuguese form of Enoch, HebrewMeaning:
"dedicated"Description:
The Portuguese form of the rising Biblical name Enoch was popular in Brazil from the 1930s up until the 80s. Reminiscent of Enrique, it could perhaps see more use again in the future.
- Elioenai
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"my eyes look to Yahweh"Description:
The name of several minor characters in the Old Testament, including a leader of the Tribe of Simeon and a priest involved in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, Elioenai is a rare Biblical choice.