Name in the Book of Mormon

Jacob

Hebrew

"supplanter"

Biblical Jacob ceded his Number 1 spot to biblical Noah, in 2013, after holding first place on the list of baby boy names from 1999 to 2012, given a huge boost by the Twilight phenomenon. Jacob has…

Aaron

Hebrew

"high mountain; exalted, enlightened"

Aaron is a name of subtle contrasts: an unusual spelling that is easily recognizable; a solid Biblical choice that doesn’t feel exclusively tied to religion; a well-established name for boys but…

Sam

English, diminutive of Samuel

"told by God"

Sam has long been used on its own for boys, as accepted standing by itself as it is as a short form of Samuel. Straightforward and down-to-earth, Sam is the name of the son of the co-stars of The…

Ishmael

Hebrew

"God will hear"

Ishmael is most familiar through "Call me Ishmael," the opening line spoken by the youthful narrator of Moby-Dick . Few American parents have followed that advice, though the Spanish and Arabic…

Lemuel

Hebrew

"devoted to God"

Lemuel is a neglected Old Testament name, with the friendly nickname Lem, that we're surprised hasn't been picked up on by parents who have known too many Samuels. In the Bible, Lemuel is mentioned…

Ammon

Variation of Amman, German occupational name, Greek, Ancient Egyptian

"administrator; the hidden one"

Ammon is connected to two religions in the US and is used exclusively between the two of them. Prior to the 1960s, Ammon was considered a solely Amish name. In the Amish community, Ammon is bestowed…

Mosiah

Mosiah is a masculine name with religious significance primarily found in the Book of Mormon, an important text in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon). In the Book of Mormon,…

Enos

Hebrew

"mankind"

A thundering biblical name - belonging to a grandson of Adam and Eve, also known as Enosh - that hasn't made as much of a comeback as similar Enoch. Enos is also a book in the Book of Mormon, and the…

Omni

Mormon

"all, universal"

The name of a prophet in the Book of Mormon, coinciding with a Latin prefix meaning "all, every".

Alma

Latin

"soul"

A rising vintage sweetheart for girls and a fresh new possibility for boys, following the likes of Nova. As a feminine name, it first became fashionable in England following the Battle of Alma –…

Moroni

Italian surname or Mormon

"son of Mauro; our lord"

Moroni isn't heard very often these days, probably because the first five letters have strong teasing potential. It's a common Italian surname meaning "son of Mauro," but its use as a first name is…