Baby boys names from the Bible are trendy. Not only have they stood the test of time, but they most often have significant meaning to the parents. Mike and I have used many biblical names as part of our seven children's name. Yes, seven..but don't judge.

Are you looking for a unique baby boy name that comes from the Bible? If so we have the list for you. We have included boy names from the Bible.

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Abel:

competent

Biblical reference: Genesis 4, Not a wonderful story but Abel pleased God.

Abraham (Abram):

Father of Multitudes 

Biblical reference: Gen 12-24; Rom 4:1-12

Adam:

To be Red

Biblical reference: Genesis 2

Amos:

Carried by God

Biblical reference: Amos 1

Andrew:

Manly

Biblical reference: John1

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Asa:

Healer, Physician (this is my sweet grandson's name)

Biblical reference: 1 Kings 15, 2 Chronicles

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Asher:

Happy

Biblical reference: Genesis 30:13

Azariah:

God (Yahweh) has helped 

Biblical reference: Daniel 1:6-7

Barnabas:

son of comfort

Biblical reference: Acts 4:36

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Bartholomew (Bart):

son of Talmai

Biblical reference: Matthew, Mark, and Luke

Benjamin:

son of the right hand

Biblical reference: Genesis 35:18

Boaz:

swiftness

Biblical reference: Ruth

Cain:

Acquired

Biblical reference: Genesis 4

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Caleb:

a dog; faithful

Biblical reference: Numbers 13–14).

Daniel:

God is my judge

Biblical reference: Daniel

David:

Beloved

Biblical reference: 1 Samuel

Eli:

Ascent

Biblical reference: 1 Samuel 7

Alternatives of Eli: Elijah, Elisha, Eliezer, Elimelech, Elias (our son is Elias Nikolas)

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Elijah:

Yahweh is my God

Biblical reference: 1 Kings 17–19, 2 Kings 1–2

Elisha:

God is salvation

Biblical reference: 1 Kings 19:16,17

Ethan:

strong and optimistic, solid and enduring; permanent

Biblical reference: 1 Kings 4:31, Ps. 89 title, 1 Chr. 2:6 and 2:8, 1 Chr. 6:42 and 6:44, and 1 Chr. 15:17 and 15:19

Ezekiel:

God will strengthen

Biblical reference: Ezekiel 32:7 and Revelation 6:12

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Ezra:

Help, helper

Biblical reference: Ezra 7:10

Gideon:

Destroyer One who has a stump in place of a hand

Biblical reference: Judges

Isaac:

Laughter, he will laugh

Biblical reference: Genesis chapters 17, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, and 35

Isaiah:

YAHWEH is salvation

Biblical reference: Isaiah 26:19

Jabez:

he makes sorrowful

Biblical reference: 1 Chronicle 4:9-10

Jacob:

one who has been strong against God

Biblical reference: Genesis 25:19

Jadon:

God has heard," "thankful

Biblical reference: Nehemiah

James:

supplanter

Biblical Reference: Matthew, Luke, Acts and more (our son is Hunter James)

Jared:

Rose

Biblical reference: Genesis 5:18, 5:21, 5:27

Jedediah:

Beloved of the Lord

Biblical reference: 2 Samuel 12:25

Jeremiah:

May Jehovah exalt

Biblical reference: Jeremiah, Gospel of Matthew 2:17, 16:14 and 27:9

Jethro:

abundance

Biblical reference: Exodus 2:18

John:

Jehovah has been gracious

Biblical reference: John

Jonah:

Dove

Biblical reference: Jonah

Joseph:

May Jehovah add/give increase

Biblical reference: Matthew 13:55

Joshua:

YAHWEH is salvation

Biblical reference: Exodus 17

Josiah:

Jehovah has healed

Biblical reference: 2 Kings 22

Jude:

Praise

Biblical reference: Jude

Levi:

joined, attached

Biblical reference: Genesis

Luke:

Light giving

Biblical reference: Luke

Mark:

God of war

Biblical reference:  Mark

Micaiah:

who is like God ~ My baby boys middle name! "Greyson Micaiah"

Biblical reference: 1 Kings 22

Nathan:

gave

Biblical reference: Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles

Nathanael:

Gift of God; God has given ~ My sons name "Gavin Nathaniel"

Biblical reference: Acts 1:13

Nehemiah:

YAHWEH comforts

Biblical reference: Nehemiah 

Noah:

repose or rest

Biblical reference: Genesis 6.10-9.19

Paul:

Humble

Biblical reference: Acts 13:9, many other places

Peter:

stone

Biblical reference: 1 Peter

Phineas:

Oracle

Biblical reference: Exodus 6:25

Reuben:

behold, a son

Biblical reference: Genesis

Samson:

Sun child; bright sun

Biblical reference: Judges 16

Samuel:

God has heard

Biblical reference: 1 Samuel

Saul:

Asked for; inquired of God

Biblical reference: 1 Samuel 10:1)

Seth:

Anointed

Biblical reference: Genesis

Simeon:

just and devout

Biblical reference: Luke 2:25–35

Simon:

listen

Biblical reference: Matt. 13: 55; Mark 6: 3

Solomon:

Peace

Biblical reference: 1 Kings

Thomas:

twin

Biblical reference: John 11:16

Tobiah:

the Lord is good

Biblical reference: Nehemiah

Zechariah:

Yahweh has remembered

Biblical reference: Zechariah

Zebedee:

Yahweh (or The Lord) Has Bestowed

Biblical reference: Matthew 4:21-22 and Mark 1:19-20

We hope you enjoyed our latest list of baby boy names. Each of these boy names came straight from the Bible.

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