390+ Biblical Names (with Meanings and Popularity)

Abraham's brother in the Old Testament.

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.

Double exposure: 1970s rock sensation (Mamma Mia) and scholar/diplomat name in Israel.

Though often Anglicized as Phoebe, Phebe has separate roots. It originated as a variation of Afua, an Akan day name, and commonly used among enslaved people in America.

Abital is popular for boys as well as girls in Israel, but we rarely hear it here. In the Old Testament, Abital was one of King David's wives and the mother of his fifth son.

Variation of Jael.

Old Testament male name and biblical place name.

Whatever its merits as a name, Haman is a Biblical villain, a member of the Persian king's court who plotted to slaughter the Jews. His plan was foiled by Queen Esther and Haman was hanged. Not a role model you want for your child.

Uncommon biblical name from the Old Testament.

Judea — also spelled Judaea — is a mountainous region in the Middle East historically part of Jerusalem, that is significant in religions like Judaism and Christianity. As Jude and Judah dominate in the charts, and fresh Biblical place names like Jericho and Galilee feel stylish as ever, Judea holds a lot of potential.

Greek name mentioned in the New Testament and one of the undiscovered unique baby names from the Bible.

Variation of Perez.

This Roman name is featured in the New Testament as that of the governor of Judea.

Hard to think of this name without "Captain" in front of it.

A common Arabic name also spelt Jaouad, Javad or Javadd (the middle name of One Direction> band member Zayn Malik).

Azubah is one of those unique baby names from the Bible that is both uncommon and usable, especially given that trendy letter Z in the middle. Azubah's sad meaning may be a strike against it. There were two figures named Azubah in the Bible, one the wife of Caleb and the other the mother of Jehoshaphat (as in Jumping).

In the Bible this was the name of a midwife who helped deliver Moses.

Hillel the Great was a famous Talmudic scholar, the spiritual and ethical leader of his generation, and his name is greatly honored by parents in Israel and, to some extent, here.

Greek name featured in the New Testament.