270+ Biblical Boy Names

  1. Huri
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "linen weaver"
    • Description:

      Old Testament masculine name that could fit in well with contemporary baby names.
  2. Enoque
    • Origin:

      Portuguese form of Enoch, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  3. Oshea
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "salvation"
    • Description:

      Variation of Hosea.
  4. Haran
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "hill, mountain"
    • Description:

      Abraham's brother and Caleb's son in the Old Testament, also known as Aran. Haran is one simple and virtually unused Biblical name.
  5. Elifaz
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  6. Ammiel
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "people of God"
    • Description:

      There are four figures named Ammiel in the Bible. The most notable was the father of Bathsheba.
  7. Pallu
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "distinguished"
    • Description:

      Quirky Old Testament name.
  8. Tammuz
    • Origin:

      Semitic variation of Dumuzid, Sumerian
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  9. Abidan
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "my father is judge"
    • Description:

      In the Old Testament, Abidan was indeed a judge, head of the tribe of Benjamin and a leader at the time of the Exodus. Dan and Ab could work as nicknames. In 2015, there were only five boys in the US given the name.
  10. Uzzi
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah is my strength"
    • Description:

      An extra zesty variation of Uzi, but not one that comes recommended — it’s strongly associated with the submachine gun.
  11. Jeriah
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "taught by God"
    • Description:

      Biblical name from the Old Testament, Jeriah is one of the remaining rare names that just might catch on. Maybe about the time Jerry is ready for a comeback.
  12. Nekoda
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "marked"
    • Description:

      Old Testament name that could work as an alternative to Dakota.
  13. Ishvi
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "he resembles me"
    • Description:

      In the Old Testament, Ishvi is the name of one of Asher's sons.
  14. Penuel
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "facing God"
    • Description:

      Biblical name from the Old Testament.
  15. Joram
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "exalted by God"
    • Description:

      Biblical name from the Old Testament, and a nice full form of the sweet nickname Jory.

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