English Boy Names That Mean God
English boy names that mean God span centuries, from medieval pet forms of John to modern word names that state their faith outright.
Names300
OriginEnglish
MeaningGod
GenderBoy
English is a magpie language, and its names of faith show it. Some, like Jack and Johnny, arrived centuries ago as pet forms of imported Hebrew names. Others are brand new, plain English words dressed up as first names.
That split shows up across this list. Elliot, Elliott, and the whole Jaxson family lean on Hebrew roots passed down through John and Elijah, while Saint and Chosen say it outright, with no translation needed at all.
Why English boy names that mean God keep coming back to John
Most English boy names that mean God on this list trace back to one word: John, from Hebrew for 'God is gracious.' Jack began as a medieval pet form of John, and Johnny kept that warmth intact. Jaxson, Jaxton, and Jaxxon all read as 'son of Jack,' while Jones, the Welsh surname for 'son of John,' carries the same phrase through a different branch of the family tree.
From Elijah's Lord to modern word names of faith
Elliot and Elliott come from the biblical Elijah by way of the surname Elias, both carrying 'the Lord is my God' in bookish, understated form. Saint and Chosen skip translation entirely and state their faith as plain English word names. Sam carries the same biblical heritage more quietly, a short, sturdy name with centuries of scripture and story behind it.
Names List
Jack#15 in the U.S.God is gracious; Yahweh is graciousPronounced JAK▶Elliot#151 in the U.S.The Lord is my God — English surname derived from the medieval given name Elias, from Hebrew Eliyahu (my Pronounced EL-ee-ut▶Jaxson#156 in the U.S.Son of Jack — a surname-turned-first-name; Jack itself is a medieval diminutive of John, meaning 'God is Pronounced JAK-son▶Elliott#160 in the U.S.The Lord is my God — English surname derived from the medieval given name Elias, from Hebrew Eliyahu (my Pronounced EL-ee-ut▶Saint#267 in the U.S.A holy person; one declared a saint by the churchPronounced SAYNT▶Jake#457 in the U.S.Medieval English short form of Jacob or John; Jacob derives from Hebrew 'Yaakov' meaning 'supplanter' (onPronounced JAYK▶Johnny#458 in the U.S.Pet form of John, from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'God is gracious'; used as an afPronounced JON-ee▶Chosen#555 in the U.S.From the English past participle of 'choose,' used as a vocabulary name expressing divine election or spiPronounced CHOH-zen▶Sam#647 in the U.S.Short form of Samuel, from Hebrew Shemu'el meaning heard by God or name of God, composed of shem (name) aPronounced SAM▶Jaxton#667 in the U.S.Modern American variant of Jaxon or Jackson; ultimately from John (Hebrew Yochanan meaning God is graciouPronounced JAX-tun▶Jaxxon#793 in the U.S.Son of Jack; a modern stylized spelling of Jackson, where Jack derives from John, from Hebrew Yochanan mePronounced JAK-sun▶Jones#811 in the U.S.Son of John or God is gracious; the most common Welsh surname, meaning son of John, where John derives frPronounced JOHNZ▶Halo#931 in the U.S.Ring of light; from Greek halos (disk of the sun or moon, circular threshing floor), used in Christian arPronounced HAY-loh▶Mitchell#954 in the U.S.Medieval English surname and given name, a variant of Michael from Hebrew Mikha'el meaning who is like GoPronounced MITCH-ul▶Palmer#995 in the U.S.Palm bearer; pilgrim who carried a palm frond from the Holy Land; from Old French palmier (palm bearer), Pronounced PAL-mer▶Landry#996 in the U.S.Land ruler; lord of the landPronounced LAN-dree▶Jaxx#1008 in the U.S.God is gracious; double-x spelling of Jax, which is a short form of Jackson (son of Jack, son of John, frPronounced JAKS▶Mike#1011 in the U.S.Who is like God? — English short form of Michael, from Hebrew mi-ka-el (who is like God?)Pronounced MYK▶Gus#1212 in the U.S.Great; venerable; worthy of respect; English pet form of Augustus or Gustave, from Latin augustus (magnifPronounced GUS▶Jessie#1261 in the U.S.God's gift; God beholdsPronounced JES-ee▶Rafe#1315 in the U.S.God has healed, divine healerPronounced RAYF▶Freddy#1328 in the U.S.Peaceful ruler, lord of peacePronounced FRED-ee▶Micheal#1346 in the U.S.Who is like God? (none is like God)Pronounced MY-kul▶Eliot#1369 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; variant of ElijahPronounced EL-ee-ut▶Zack#1388 in the U.S.God has remembered, the Lord remembersPronounced ZAK▶Ozzie#1413 in the U.S.Divine power; bear-god powerPronounced OZ-ee▶Zackary#1420 in the U.S.God has remembered, the Lord remembersPronounced ZAK-ah-ree▶Jaxtyn#1455 in the U.S.Son of Jack; God is graciousPronounced JAK-stin▶Jonathon#1545 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Jonathan, from the Hebrew Yehonatan, meaning 'Yahweh has given'. In the Bible, JonaPronounced JAH-nuh-thuhn▶Sammy#1556 in the U.S.God has heard (diminutive of Samuel)Pronounced SAM-ee▶Nate#1570 in the U.S.Short form of Nathan/Nathaniel, from Hebrew 'natan' (he gave) and 'Netan'el' (God has given).Pronounced NAYT▶Shaun#1573 in the U.S.an anglicized phonetic spelling of the Irish Seán, a form of John, from Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious'Pronounced SHAWN▶Mikah#1611 in the U.S.modern variant spelling of Micah, from Hebrew meaning "who is like God?"Pronounced MY-kuh▶Keagan#1620 in the U.S.Variant of Keegan, from Irish Mac Aodhagáin, a patronymic from 'Aodh' (a Celtic fire god, meaning 'fire')Pronounced KEE-guhn▶Divine#1628 in the U.S.Godly or heavenly; from the Latin divinus meaning of the gods, related to divus meaning godPronounced dih-VINE▶Denis#1639 in the U.S.From the medieval name Dionysius, ultimately from Dionysos, the Greek god of wine; Saint Denis is the patPronounced DEN-iss▶Mickey#1644 in the U.S.a pet form of Michael, from Hebrew meaning 'who is like God?'Pronounced MIK-ee▶Izayah#1676 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Isaiah, from the Hebrew Yeshayahu, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'. Isaiah wasPronounced eye-ZAY-uh▶Sire#1679 in the U.S.A modern given name from the English word sire, a respectful title for a king, lord, or father, from Old Pronounced SY-er▶Josh#1736 in the U.S. Yahweh is salvationPronounced JAHSH▶Xaiden#1760 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikePronounced ZAY-duhn▶Mecca#1824 in the U.S.From the Arabian holy city of Mecca (Makkah); used as a place name and as a word for a place that attractPronounced MEK-uh▶Johnpaul#1862 in the U.S.Compound of John ('God is gracious') and Paul ('small, humble').Pronounced JOHH-npawl▶Evans#1879 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousPronounced EHV-uhnz▶Dan#1917 in the U.S.Short form of Daniel; the Hebrew name Dan itself means 'judge' (as in Daniel, 'God is my judge'). Also a Pronounced DAN▶Eliott#1954 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh Pronounced EHL-ee-uht▶Jennings#1957 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousPronounced JEHN-ihngz▶Kaidyn#1958 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikePronounced KAY-duhn▶Jed#1985 in the U.S.Beloved of Yahweh Pronounced JEHD▶Makhi#1987 in the U.S.Modern variant of Mekhi/Mehki, associated with Micah/Michael 'who is like God?'; a coined name with assocPronounced muh-KYE▶Ellison#2058 in the U.S.From the surname Ellison 'son of Ellis (Elias/Elijah)', from Hebrew Eliyahu 'my God is Yahweh'Pronounced ehl-LEES-ohn▶Johnathon#2080 in the U.S. Yahweh has givenPronounced JAHN-uh-thuhn▶Zaxton#2111 in the U.S. Yahweh remembersPronounced ZAK-stuhn▶Oswald#2121 in the U.S.GodPronounced AHZ-wawld▶Xayden#2126 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikePronounced ZAY-duhn▶Zacari#2127 in the U.S. Yahweh remembersPronounced zak-AR-ee▶Lemuel#2142 in the U.S.For GodPronounced LEHM-yoo-uhl▶Kaeden#2175 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikePronounced KAY-duhn▶Xaden#2182 in the U.S.God, divinity, angelPronounced KSAD-ehn▶Jaziah#2213 in the U.S. Yahweh supportsPronounced JAZ-yah▶Mykel#2220 in the U.S.Who is like God?Pronounced MYE-kuhl▶Jaydon#2240 in the U.S.thankful, God has heardPronounced JAY-dun▶Johnnie#2319 in the U.S.God is graciousPronounced JON-ee▶Kal#2349 in the U.S.Voice of God; a short form of Kalel (Superman's Kryptonian birth name) or an independent short form of CaPronounced KAL▶Blessing#2367 in the U.S.Divine favor; gift from God; from Old English bletsian (to bless, to consecrate), from blod (blood) — oriPronounced BLES-ing▶Jaxyn#2376 in the U.S.God is gracious; son of Jack; a Y-spelling variant of Jaxon/Jackson, from Hebrew Yohanan (God is graciousPronounced JAK-sin▶Jayvon#2377 in the U.S.God is gracious; a modern compound of Jay (from the initial J or the bird) + -von (German/Slavic: of/fromPronounced JAY-von▶Keshawn#2404 in the U.S.God is gracious; a modern compound of Ke- (a prefix) + Shawn (the Irish/English form of Sean/John: God isPronounced kuh-SHAWN▶Zach#2434 in the U.S.God has remembered; English short form of Zachary/Zechariah, from Hebrew Zekharyahu (Yahweh has rememberePronounced ZAK▶Dael#2474 in the U.S.Valley; dale; from Old English dael (a valley) — a variant spelling of Dale; possibly also Hebrew Dael (kPronounced DALE▶Gryffin#2503 in the U.S.Lord, princePronounced GRIHF-ihn▶Tim#2514 in the U.S.Honouring GodPronounced TIHM▶Zachery#2517 in the U.S. Yahweh remembersPronounced ZAK-uh-ree▶Devan#2526 in the U.S.from Devon (also Sanskrit 'divine')Pronounced DEHV-ihn▶Dwight#2527 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikePronounced DWYET▶Sylus#2659 in the U.S.Holy, saintlyPronounced SIE-ləs▶Elyjah#2714 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh Pronounced ee-LIE-jah▶Manny#2721 in the U.S.God is with usPronounced MAN-ee▶Nazareth#2727 in the U.S. Yahweh is salvationPronounced NAZ-uh-ruhth▶Jaydan#2758 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikePronounced JAYD-an▶Jaeden#2798 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikePronounced JAY-duhn▶Matt#2810 in the U.S.Gift of Yahweh Pronounced MAT▶Mykah#2813 in the U.S.Who is like Yahweh ?Pronounced MYE-kuh▶Tobin#2821 in the U.S. Yahweh is goodPronounced TOH-bihn▶Jaidyn#2840 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikePronounced JAY-duhn▶Zay#2865 in the U.S. Yahweh is salvationPronounced ZAY▶Audie#2872 in the U.S.Holy, saintlyPronounced AWD-ee▶Azekiel#2873 in the U.S.God will strengthenPronounced uh-ZEE-kee-uhl▶Giovonni#2880 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousPronounced joh-von-ee▶Kyden#2889 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikePronounced KIHD-ehn▶Jionni#2963 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousPronounced JAN-nee▶Jovany#2964 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousPronounced dzhoh-VAHN-ee▶Jaxsyn#3175 in the U.S.Son of Jack; Jack derives from John, which comes from Hebrew Yohanan meaning 'God has been gracious'Pronounced JAK-sin▶Carlisle#3271 in the U.S.From the city of Carlisle, from Brythonic Caer Luel — 'fort of Luguvalos', a name honoring the Celtic godPronounced kar-LYL▶Zac#3379 in the U.S.Short form of Zachary — Hebrew Zekharyah, 'Yahweh remembers' — in its three-letter spellingPronounced ZAK▶Eliga#3416 in the U.S.Eliga is a spelled-as-heard variant of Elijah, from the Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh.' Elijah was a Pronounced ih-LY-guh▶Jaxston#3476 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Jaxon/Jackson — 'son of Jack' (Jack from John, 'God is gracious') — with an -ston ePronounced JAK-stun▶Johnson#3547 in the U.S.From the surname Johnson, 'son of John' — John from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Pronounced JON-sun▶Strider#3669 in the U.S.From the English word strider, 'one who strides/walks far'; famously the byname of Aragorn in Tolkien's LPronounced STRY-der▶Jaxsen#3718 in the U.S.Modern spelling of Jackson/Jaxon — 'son of Jack' (Jack from John, 'God is gracious') — with an x and -senPronounced JAK-sun▶Jonny#3830 in the U.S.H-less spelling of Johnny — pet form of John, 'God is gracious'Pronounced JON-ee▶Tennyson#3872 in the U.S.Patronymic 'son of Dennis' (Dionysius lines) — Alfred, Lord Tennyson's poetic estatePronounced TEN-ih-sən▶Tennis#3924 in the U.S.Tennis is most plausibly a clipped form of the surname-name Tennyson or a variant of Dennis, which comes Pronounced TEN-is▶Jak#4113 in the U.S.K-spelling of Jack — a medieval pet form of John ('God is gracious'), later linked to Jacob ('supplanter'Pronounced JAK▶Dana#4206 in the U.S.From an English surname, 'a Dane, from Denmark'; also linked to Hebrew Daniel ('God is my judge'); routesPronounced DAY-nə▶Hezzie#4286 in the U.S.Hezzie is a pet form given as a legal name, most often the short form of Hezekiah, from the Hebrew 'ChizqPronounced HEZ-ee▶Kiaeem#4304 in the U.S.Kiaeem is an invented spelling that echoes Kareem and Karim, from the Arabic karim, 'generous' or 'noble'Pronounced kee-uh-EEM▶Elzy#4397 in the U.S.Elzy is a short, chiefly Southern American boy's name, most often read as a pet form of Elzie, and behindPronounced EL-zee▶Thurl#4493 in the U.S.Thurl reads as a short given-name form of the surname Thurlow, which has Old Norse roots and is generallyPronounced THURL▶Matthews#4637 in the U.S.From the surname Matthews — 'son of Matthew', from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'Pronounced MATH-yooz▶Prophet#4825 in the U.S.From the word prophet — Greek prophetes, 'one who speaks for God/the gods; a seer, a foreteller'Pronounced PROF-it▶Jakson#4940 in the U.S.Streamlined spelling of Jackson — 'son of Jack', from Jack (a pet form of John, 'God is gracious')Pronounced JAK-sən▶Jaxxson#4943 in the U.S.Double-x spelling of Jackson — 'son of Jack', from Jack (a pet form of John, 'God is gracious')Pronounced JAK-sən▶Samwise#5006 in the U.S.From Old English Samwis, 'half-wise; simple, plain' — the loyal hobbit Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Pronounced SAM-wize▶Heaven#5107 in the U.S.From the word heaven — Old English heofon, 'the sky, the firmament; paradise, the dwelling of God'; predoPronounced HEV-ən▶Elige#5138 in the U.S.Elige is best explained as a Southern American short form or respelling of Elijah or Elias, from the HebrPronounced ee-LIJ▶Jaxin#5304 in the U.S.-in spelling of Jaxon/Jackson — 'son of Jack' (Jack from John, 'God is gracious'); no single fixed rootPronounced JAK-sin▶Thermon#5402 in the U.S.Thermon is a variant of Thurman or Thurmond, English surnames that descend from the Old Norse personal naPronounced THER-muhn▶Gable#5502 in the U.S.From the surname Gable — from the architectural 'gable' (the peaked end of a roof), or a form of Gabriel Pronounced GAY-bəl▶Syier#5612 in the U.S.A modern coinage with a Sy- opening — echoing 'sire' (a lord/father) and 'seer'; also a Saiyan/Syre echo;Pronounced SY-ər▶Mattox#5795 in the U.S.From the English surname Mattox/Maddocks — 'son of Madoc' (Welsh, 'fortunate/the benefactor'), partly conPronounced MAT-əks▶Euel#5878 in the U.S.Euel is a vintage American boys' name of uncertain root, most plausibly a variant of the surname Ewell (fPronounced YOO-uhl▶Ansen#5899 in the U.S.A spelling of Anson — variously 'son of Agnes/Anne' and 'son of Hand', with a possible link to Germanic aPronounced AN-sən▶Osmin#6081 in the U.S.Linked to Osmund/Osman — from Old English/Germanic os, 'a god', plus mund, 'protection' — 'a divine protePronounced OZ-min▶Janes#6104 in the U.S.Janes is an English surname, a patronymic form meaning 'son of Jane' or 'son of John,' John coming from tPronounced JAYNZ▶Jen#6122 in the U.S.Jen is familiar as a girl's short form of Jennifer, but for boys it is unusual. The most likely routes arPronounced JEN▶Zed#6167 in the U.S.A short form of Zedekiah ('Yahweh is just; the Lord is righteous', Hebrew); also read as the letter Z; roPronounced ZED▶Thurmon#6170 in the U.S.Thurmon is a variant spelling of Thurman, an English surname from the Old Norse personal name Thormundr, Pronounced THUR-mun▶Godwin#6257 in the U.S.From Old English god, 'God', plus wine, 'a friend'; 'a friend of God; God's friend'Pronounced GOD-win▶Lord#6327 in the U.S.From the word lord — 'a master, a ruler; a title of nobility' (from Old English hlaford, 'a keeper of brePronounced LORD▶Morocco#6345 in the U.S.From the country Morocco — its name via Marrakesh, from the Berber/Arabic for 'the land of God' or 'the fPronounced mə-ROK-oh▶Osborne#6367 in the U.S.From Old English/Norse os, 'a god', plus beorn, 'a bear; a warrior'; 'a divine bear; a god-warrior'Pronounced OZ-born▶Wensley#6422 in the U.S.From the English place-name Wensley — variously 'Woden's meadow' (the god Woden) and 'Waendel's clearing'Pronounced WENZ-lee▶Blessed#6492 in the U.S.From the word blessed — 'favored; consecrated; held in reverence; favored by God'; a modern virtue/word-nPronounced BLES-id▶Blessyn#6493 in the U.S.A modern -yn spelling of Blessing — from the word blessing, 'a favor; a gift; a benediction; a grace fromPronounced BLES-in▶Elson#6538 in the U.S.From an English surname — variously 'son of Elias/Ellis' (Hebrew, 'my God is Yahweh') and 'Ella's son'; rPronounced EL-sun▶Godric#6569 in the U.S.From Old English god, 'God', plus ric, 'power; rule'; 'the power of God; ruler with God'Pronounced GOD-rik▶Jaxtin#6601 in the U.S.A spelling of Jaxton — a modern name, variously 'Jack's town' and 'son of Jack' (Jack, a pet of John, 'GoPronounced JAKS-tin▶Melbourne#6691 in the U.S.Melbourne began as an English place-name from Old English myln, 'mill', and burna, 'stream or brook' — liPronounced MEL-born▶Osmond#6702 in the U.S.From Old English/Norse os, 'a god; divine', plus mund, 'protection'; 'divine protection; God's protectionPronounced OZ-mund▶Thurlow#6777 in the U.S.Thurlow is an English place-and-surname name, most often explained from Thur (the god Thunor or Thor) pluPronounced THUR-loh▶Osie#7081 in the U.S.Osie is a fond short form of the Os- family — Oscar, Osborn, Oswald — whose shared first element is the OPronounced OH-see▶Sacred#7156 in the U.S.From the word sacred — from Latin sacer, 'holy; consecrated; set apart for the divine'; a word/virtue-namPronounced SAY-krid▶Danney#7183 in the U.S.Danney is a spelling of Danny, the well-worn pet form of Daniel. Daniel comes from the Hebrew Daniyyel, 'Pronounced DAN-ee▶Mickle#7233 in the U.S.Mickle can be a clipped, familiar form of Michael, from the Hebrew for 'who is like God,' or the English Pronounced MIK-uhl▶Jacson#7459 in the U.S.Jacson is a streamlined spelling of Jackson, the English surname meaning 'son of Jack,' where Jack is a pPronounced JAK-sun▶Josie#7492 in the U.S.Usually a girl's name (a pet form of Josephine) but here a boy's short form of Joseph, from the Hebrew YoPronounced JOH-zee▶Zollie#7829 in the U.S.Zollie is a homey diminutive used in the nineteenth-century South, most often as a pet form of Zachariah Pronounced ZOL-ee▶Elwyn#7890 in the U.S.From the Welsh/Old English, variously 'a fair/holy friend' and 'an elf friend' (Old English aelf, 'elf', Pronounced EL-win▶Gabrian#7896 in the U.S.Gabrian is a modern American blend that reshapes Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavri'el, 'God is my strength,'Pronounced GAY-bree-un▶Jahking#7948 in the U.S.A modern African-American name, joining the prefix Jah- (often read as 'God', from the Rastafarian Jah) wPronounced JAH-king▶Lemmie#8018 in the U.S.Lemmie is an affectionate pet form of Lemuel, from the Hebrew Lemu'el, 'devoted to God' or 'belonging to Pronounced LEM-ee▶Muse#8072 in the U.S.The English word 'muse', 'a source of inspiration' (from the Greek Muses, goddesses of the arts). SeparatPronounced MYOOZ▶Markis#8097 in the U.S.A respelling of Marquis, a title of nobility ('a march lord; a nobleman ranking below a duke'), long usedPronounced MAR-kis▶Prophecy#8147 in the U.S.The English word prophecy, 'a foretelling; an inspired or divine message,' used directly as a given name Pronounced PROF-uh-see▶Saynt#8193 in the U.S.A spelling of Saint — from the English word saint, 'a holy person; one declared holy' (from Latin sanctusPronounced SAYNT▶Shain#8201 in the U.S.A respelling of Shane, an Anglicized form of Sean (John), from the Hebrew for 'God is gracious.' The spelPronounced SHAYN▶Torry#8227 in the U.S.Torry is a variant of Torrey or Tory, a surname of Old Norse origin tied to the god Thor or to a place naPronounced TOR-ee▶Church#8374 in the U.S.From the English word and surname Church, 'a house of worship' (Old English cirice, from Greek kyriakon, Pronounced CHURCH▶Jawon#8522 in the U.S.Jawon is a late-twentieth-century American coinage. It joins the productive Ja- prefix to a -won ending tPronounced juh-WAHN▶Jessup#8543 in the U.S.Jessup is an English surname derived from a medieval form of Joseph, from the Hebrew for 'he will add; GoPronounced JESS-up▶Jacksyn#8568 in the U.S.A spelling of Jackson — an English surname, 'the son of Jack' (Jack a pet form of John, 'God is gracious'Pronounced JAK-sun▶Jowell#8612 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a spelling echoing Joel ('Yahweh is God', Hebrew) and the surname/word Jewell ('Pronounced joh-WELL▶Nasean#8662 in the U.S.Nasean is a modern American coinage built on the productive Na- prefix plus Sean, the Irish form of John,Pronounced nuh-SHAWN▶Matson#8709 in the U.S.A Scandinavian/English surname — 'the son of Matthew/Matt' (Matthew, from the Hebrew, 'the gift of God');Pronounced MAT-son▶Johnell#9092 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining John, from the Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious,' with a fashionable -ell endingPronounced joh-NEL▶Devyne#9202 in the U.S.A modern name that echoes the English word 'divine' ('heavenly; sacred') and the name Devin; the word linPronounced duh-VYNE▶Fortune#9245 in the U.S.From the word fortune — 'luck; fate; prosperity' (from the Latin Fortuna, the goddess of fortune); a wordPronounced FOR-choon▶Jackston#9247 in the U.S.Jackston is a recent American coinage built from Jackson, the surname meaning 'son of Jack,' reshaped towPronounced JAK-stuhn▶God#9262 in the U.S.From the word God — 'the supreme being; the divine creator'; a devotional word-name; we note the sacred wPronounced GOD▶Jony#9307 in the U.S.Jony reads as a spelling of Johnny, the affectionate pet form of John, from the Hebrew for 'God is gracioPronounced JOH-nee▶Jacksen#9327 in the U.S.A spelling of Jackson — an English surname, 'son of Jack' (Jack being a pet form of John, 'God is graciouPronounced JAK-sen▶Jacky#9328 in the U.S.A short form of Jack (from John, 'God is gracious') and Jacob ('supplanter; one who follows'); used for bPronounced JAK-ee▶Mycal#9357 in the U.S.Mycal is a modern respelling of Michael that keeps the pronunciation but swaps in a My- opening and a -caPronounced MY-kuhl▶Johnrobert#9384 in the U.S.A compound of two classic names recorded as one field: John ('the Lord is gracious') plus Robert ('brightPronounced JON-rob-urt▶Johnney#9410 in the U.S.Johnney is a variant spelling of Johnny, the affectionate short form of John, from the Hebrew Yohanan, 'GPronounced JON-ee▶Shawnmichael#9534 in the U.S.Shawnmichael simply fuses two very familiar names. Shawn is the phonetic English spelling of Irish Sean, Pronounced shawn-MY-kul▶Theodis#9601 in the U.S.Theodis is an American vernacular name, most common historically in African-American communities of the SPronounced thee-OH-dis▶Timmie#9603 in the U.S.Timmie is a pet form of Timothy, from the Greek Timotheos, from time ('honor') and theos ('God') — 'honorPronounced TIM-ee▶Prayer#9632 in the U.S.From the English word prayer — 'a devout petition/entreaty to God'; a modern virtue/word-name; we note thPronounced PRAIR▶Theodorejames#9638 in the U.S.Not a traditional single name: this is the two-name combination Theodore James recorded as one field. ThePronounced THEE-uh-dor-jaymz▶Zakry#9639 in the U.S.Zakry is a streamlined respelling of Zachary. The parent name goes back through Zachary to the Hebrew 'ZePronounced ZAK-ree▶Trinity#9759 in the U.S.From the English word trinity — from the Latin trinitas, 'a threefold unity'; the Christian Holy Trinity;Pronounced TRIN-ih-tee▶Dennie#9966 in the U.S.Dennie is the pet form of Dennis, itself from the Greek Dionysios, 'follower of Dionysus,' the god of winPronounced DEN-ee▶Dreshaun#9995 in the U.S.Dreshaun is a modern African American coinage joining the Dre- element (as in Andre or Deandre) with ShauPronounced druh-SHAWN▶Dominion#9996 in the U.S.Dominion is the English word for rule or sovereignty, from Latin dominium, 'ownership, lordship' (from doPronounced duh-MIN-yun▶Jaxan#10001 in the U.S.Jaxan is a twenty-first-century coinage that builds on Jax - the punchy short form of Jackson, 'son of JaPronounced JAK-sun▶Jeromy#10022 in the U.S.A respelling of Jeremy — from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'the Lord will raise up; the Lord exalts' — also toucPronounced JAIR-uh-mee▶Eliza#10026 in the U.S.A short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew for 'God is my oath.' Overwhelmingly a girl's name; used here Pronounced eh-LY-zah▶Dennison#10109 in the U.S.From the English surname Dennison, 'a son of Dennis' (Dennis, 'of Dionysus, the god of wine', Greek); a pPronounced DEN-ih-son▶Gaylord#10158 in the U.S.Gaylord began as a surname from the Old French gaillard, 'lively, brave, high-spirited', which passed intPronounced GAY-lord▶Elyot#10160 in the U.S.A spelling of Elliot — a diminutive of Elijah, from the Hebrew Eliyahu, 'the Lord is my God'; the prophetPronounced EL-ee-ut▶Jshon#10192 in the U.S.Jshon is a modern American coinage that reads as a contracted J-plus-Shon, joining the initial J with ShoPronounced juh-SHAWN▶Jackey#10194 in the U.S.A phonetic respelling of Jackie, the affectionate form of Jack — itself a medieval English nickname for JPronounced JAK-ee▶Jospeh#10202 in the U.S.Jospeh is Joseph with the final 'e' and 'h' transposed — an error-form that reached the birth data in thiPronounced JOH-sef▶Jshaun#10205 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a J- initial with Shaun, a form of Sean and John, from the Hebrew Yohanan, 'God Pronounced juh-SHAWN▶Godson#10206 in the U.S.From the English 'godson' — 'a male godchild; one sponsored at baptism'; also read as 'a son of God'; a vPronounced GOD-son▶Grace#10208 in the U.S.From the English word grace — 'grace; elegance; charm; God's favor/blessing' (from the Latin gratia); a vPronounced GRAYS▶Jacks#10270 in the U.S.A modern given name in the Jack/Jackson family; Jack is a pet form of John, 'God is gracious'; routes layPronounced JAKS▶Jaxn#10297 in the U.S.A modern contracted spelling of Jaxon/Jackson, 'son of Jack' (Jack is a pet form of John, 'God is graciouPronounced JAK-sun▶Markey#10387 in the U.S.Markey works as a diminutive of Mark (from Latin Marcus, linked to Mars, the god of war) and also as an IPronounced MAR-kee▶Johnn#10427 in the U.S.Johnn is a variant spelling of John, one of the most enduring names in the Western world. John comes fromPronounced JON▶Mathews#10506 in the U.S.A surname form of Matthew ('son of Matthew'), from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God.' Carried into firPronounced MATH-yooz▶Mayk#10510 in the U.S.A phonetic respelling of Mike (or a transliteration of the Slavic Maik/Mike), short for Michael, from thePronounced MAYK▶Shadrick#10595 in the U.S.An English variant of the biblical Shadrach — the Babylonian name given to Hananiah, one of Daniel's threPronounced SHAD-rik▶Ozzi#10611 in the U.S.A friendly short form of Oswald, Oscar, or Osborn — all carrying the Os- ('god') element, so 'god's powerPronounced OZ-ee▶Tor#10695 in the U.S.The Scandinavian form of Thor, the Norse thunder god, from Old Norse Thorr, 'thunder.' Separately, tor isPronounced TOR▶Allenmichael#10740 in the U.S.Allenmichael is a run-together double name pairing Allen with Michael. Allen, from the Celtic Alan, is glPronounced AL-uhn-my-kuhl▶Tamarcus#10751 in the U.S.A modern American blend joining a Ta- prefix with Marcus (Latin, linked to Mars, god of war). A creative Pronounced tuh-MAR-kus▶Tashaun#10753 in the U.S.A modern American blend joining a Ta- prefix with Shaun, an anglicized form of Sean, from John, 'God is gPronounced tuh-SHAWN▶Treyshawn#10780 in the U.S.A modern American blend joining Trey ('three' or a nickname) with Shawn, a form of Sean from John, 'God iPronounced tray-SHAWN▶Chayne#10921 in the U.S.Chayne is a modern respelling that most often reflects Shane, the Anglicized Irish form of Sean, which coPronounced CHAYN▶Adris#10931 in the U.S.Adris reads as a modern variant close to Idris — a name that is Arabic ('studious, learned') and, separatPronounced AH-driss▶Almighty#10969 in the U.S.Almighty is an English word-name from 'all-powerful,' historically a title for God ('the Almighty'). As aPronounced awl-MY-tee▶Ansem#11001 in the U.S.Ansem reads as a variant of Anselm, from Germanic 'ans' ('god') and 'helm' ('helmet, protection') — 'God'Pronounced AN-sem▶Daeshon#11010 in the U.S.Daeshon joins the popular Da- prefix to the -shon ending, a spelling of Shawn from Sean and ultimately thPronounced DAY-shahn▶Chaun#11022 in the U.S.Chaun reads either as a short form of Chauncey, a Norman surname of uncertain meaning, or as a respellingPronounced SHAWN▶Arys#11025 in the U.S.Arys reads as a modern name, possibly a respelling of Aris (a short form of Aristotle and related Greek nPronounced AIR-iss▶Chane#11026 in the U.S.Chane most likely reflects Shane, the Irish form of John, from Hebrew for 'God is gracious', or a clippedPronounced SHAYN▶Duston#11098 in the U.S.Duston is a spelling variant of Dustin, an English surname adopted as a first name and usually traced to Pronounced DUS-tin▶Goodwin#11113 in the U.S.Goodwin comes directly from Old English god 'good' and wine 'friend,' meaning 'good friend'; it was an esPronounced GOOD-win▶Elison#11275 in the U.S.A form of the surname Ellison, 'son of Elias' or 'son of Ellis' (from Elijah, 'the Lord is my God'). A suPronounced EL-ih-sun▶Elliotte#11277 in the U.S.A decorative spelling of Elliot, an English form derived from Elijah/Elias, 'the Lord is my God' (or 'JehPronounced EL-ee-ut▶Johney#11291 in the U.S.Johney is a spelling variant of Johnny, the affectionate short form of John; John comes from the Hebrew YPronounced JAH-nee▶Ezekai#11310 in the U.S.Ezekai reads as a modern blend — Ezekiel ('God strengthens') fused with the popular '-kai' ending. As a cPronounced ez-uh-KY▶Gahel#11333 in the U.S.Gahel reads as a modern respelling of Gael (the popular Hispanic name tied to 'Gaelic; a Gael,' sometimesPronounced gah-EL▶Jeramie#11356 in the U.S.Jeramie is a phonetic variant of Jeremy, the English form of Jeremiah, from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'the LoPronounced JEHR-ah-mee▶Jamesmichael#11362 in the U.S.Jamesmichael is a compound of two classic names recorded as one: James, from the Hebrew Jacob ('supplantePronounced jaymz-MY-kuhl▶Hady#11372 in the U.S.Most often a spelling of the Arabic Hadi, 'guide, leader' (Al-Hadi, 'the Guide,' is a name of God, which Pronounced HAH-dee▶Harman#11384 in the U.S.In Sikh/Punjabi use, Harman joins Har ('God') with man ('heart, mind'), read as 'God's heart/mind,' a devPronounced HAR-mun▶Johnavon#11402 in the U.S.Johnavon is a modern coinage that blends the classic name John with a -avon ending in the style of Javon Pronounced JON-uh-von▶Johnparker#11424 in the U.S.Johnparker records two given names, John and Parker, written as one. John is from the Hebrew Yohanan, 'GoPronounced jon-PAR-kur▶Jaxcen#11426 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Jaxon or Jaxen, from the surname Jackson, 'son of Jack' (Jack itself a form of JohPronounced JAK-sen▶Jeramyah#11444 in the U.S.Jeramyah is a modern respelling of Jeremiah, from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, usually read as 'Yahweh will exalPronounced jair-uh-MY-uh▶Johnie#11469 in the U.S.Johnie is a variant spelling of Johnny, the affectionate short form of John. John descends through Latin Pronounced JOH-nee▶Jowan#11481 in the U.S.Jowan is the traditional Cornish form of John, which comes through Hebrew Yochanan and means 'God is gracPronounced JOH-wun▶Jasahn#11482 in the U.S.Jasahn reads as a modern American respelling in the Jashawn/Jasean family, joining Ja- to Shawn/Sean (a fPronounced juh-SHAWN▶Jasaun#11483 in the U.S.Jasaun reads as a modern American respelling in the Jashawn/Jasean family, joining Ja- to Shaun/Sean (a fPronounced juh-SHAWN▶Jaxsin#11492 in the U.S.Jaxsin reads as a modern respelling of Jackson, the English surname 'son of Jack,' Jack being a form of JPronounced JAK-sin▶Jaxsten#11493 in the U.S.Jaxsten reads as a modern respelling of Jaxton or Jackston, tied to Jackson/Jack ('son of Jack,' Jack froPronounced JAK-sten▶Lige#11494 in the U.S.Lige is a clipped form of Elijah, taking its final syllable. Elijah comes from the Hebrew 'Eliyyahu', 'myPronounced LYJE▶Jaxxen#11494 in the U.S.Jaxxen reads as a modern respelling of Jaxon/Jackson with a doubled -xx-, tied to 'son of Jack' (Jack froPronounced JAK-sen▶Jaxxyn#11495 in the U.S.Jaxxyn reads as a modern respelling of Jaxon/Jackson with a doubled -xx- and a -yn ending, tied to 'son oPronounced JAK-sin▶Jayshon#11504 in the U.S.Jayshon reads as a modern American blend, joining Jay to Shon/Sean (a form of John, 'God is gracious'), iPronounced JAY-shon▶Jedson#11510 in the U.S.Jedson reads as a modern American coinage, likely Jed (a short form of Jedidiah, Hebrew 'beloved of the LPronounced JED-sun▶Jewell#11530 in the U.S.Jewell is an English surname and word name, tied to 'jewel; precious gem' (from Old French joel). It alsoPronounced JOOL▶Jocko#11547 in the U.S.A pet form of Jock (itself a Scottish nickname for John/Jack, 'God is gracious'), given a friendly -o endPronounced JOK-oh▶Jodi#11548 in the U.S.A form of Jody, itself a pet form of Joseph ('God will add; He will increase') or Judith. Used here for aPronounced JOH-dee▶Johnanthony#11550 in the U.S.A joined double name written as one word: John ('God is gracious') plus Anthony (from the Roman family naPronounced jon-AN-thuh-nee▶Johncarlos#11551 in the U.S.A joined double name written as one word: John ('God is gracious') plus Carlos, the Spanish form of CharlPronounced jon-KAR-lohs▶Johndaniel#11552 in the U.S.A joined double name written as one word: John ('God is gracious') plus Daniel (Hebrew, 'God is my judge'Pronounced jon-DAN-yuhl▶Johnpeter#11553 in the U.S.A joined double name written as one word: John ('God is gracious') plus Peter (Greek, 'rock; stone'). A cPronounced jon-PEE-tur▶Johnryan#11554 in the U.S.A joined double name written as one word: John ('God is gracious') plus Ryan (Irish, 'little king; king-lPronounced jon-RY-un▶Johnse#11555 in the U.S.A rare name reading as a pet or extended form of John ('God is gracious'), sometimes tied to the AppalachPronounced JON-see▶Johnthomas#11556 in the U.S.A joined double name written as one word: John ('God is gracious') plus Thomas (Aramaic, 'twin'). A combiPronounced jon-TOM-us▶Johnwayne#11557 in the U.S.A joined double name written as one word: John ('God is gracious') plus Wayne ('wagon-maker; wagon driverPronounced jon-WAYN▶Johnwesley#11558 in the U.S.A joined double name written as one word: John ('God is gracious') plus Wesley ('western meadow; west fiePronounced jon-WES-lee▶Jonel#11559 in the U.S.A form of John ('God is gracious'), echoing the Romanian diminutive Ionel ('little John'); also read as aPronounced joh-NEL▶Joshawn#11566 in the U.S.A modern American blend joining a Jo- prefix (Joseph, 'God will add,' or John) with Shawn (from John/SeanPronounced joh-SHAWN▶Jsiah#11572 in the U.S.A modern respelling that drops the vowel from Josiah ('the Lord supports; Yahweh heals'), leaving Jsiah. Pronounced juh-SY-uh▶Lajuan#11657 in the U.S.Lajuan is a coined American name of the later twentieth century, formed with the popular prefix La- and JPronounced luh-WON▶Leovani#11748 in the U.S.Leovani reads as a modern coinage, likely blending Leo ('lion') with an -ovani ending echoing Giovanni (tPronounced lee-oh-VAH-nee▶Leovonni#11749 in the U.S.Leovonni reads as a modern coinage, likely blending Leo ('lion') with a -vonni ending echoing Giovanni (tPronounced lee-oh-VON-ee▶Luciel#11767 in the U.S.Luciel reads as a modern coinage, likely blending the Luc-/luz element ('light') with the angelic -iel enPronounced loo-see-EL▶Macaiah#11778 in the U.S.Macaiah reads as a modern American coinage, likely blending a Mac-/Micah element with the Hebrew-style -iPronounced muh-KY-uh▶Mattew#11812 in the U.S.A single-t-h spelling of Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God,' the name of an apostle and GPronounced MATH-yoo▶Mattson#11814 in the U.S.From the Scandinavian patronymic surname Mattsson/Mattson, 'son of Matt(hew),' ultimately from the HebrewPronounced MAT-sun▶Shann#11829 in the U.S.Shann is a trimmed form of Shawn, Shannon, or Shanna, all tracing back to the Irish Sean, itself the IrisPronounced SHAN▶Quadry#11868 in the U.S.Quadry echoes Qadri or Quadri, an Arabic-linked name and surname connected to al-Qadir, 'the Capable' or Pronounced KWAH-dree▶Quashawn#11908 in the U.S.Quashawn is an African-American coinage joining the Qua- prefix to Shawn, the phonetic form of Sean, itsePronounced kwuh-SHAWN▶Quashaun#11910 in the U.S.Quashaun is a modern African American coinage pairing the Qua- prefix with Shaun, an English form of the Pronounced kwuh-SHAWN▶Osbourne#11920 in the U.S.From the English surname Osbourne/Osborn, from Old Norse Asbjorn / Old English Osbeorn, 'god-bear; divinePronounced OZ-born▶Saam#11974 in the U.S.In Persian tradition, Saam is a mighty hero of the Shahnameh (grandfather of Rostam). It also reads as a Pronounced SAHM▶Osualdo#11979 in the U.S.Osualdo is a variant of Osvaldo (also Oswaldo), the Spanish and Italian form of the Old English name OswaPronounced oh-SWAL-doh▶Tishawn#11986 in the U.S.Tishawn reads as an invented American name, pairing a Ti- opening with Shawn, an English spelling of the Pronounced tih-SHAWN▶Quayshaun#12010 in the U.S.Quayshaun is a coined African American name joining the fashionable Qua-/Quay- prefix to Shaun, the IrishPronounced kway-SHAWN▶Gaylen#12030 in the U.S.Gaylen is a respelling of Galen, from Greek galēnē, 'calm, tranquil,' famously borne by the ancient physiPronounced GAY-luhn▶Sabriel#12043 in the U.S.Sabriel reads as a Hebrew-styled angelic name built on the '-el' ('God') ending, in the pattern of GabriePronounced SAY-bree-el▶Samwell#12057 in the U.S.Samwell is a spelling of Samuel, from the Hebrew Shmuel, 'God has heard' (or 'name of God'). It is also tPronounced SAM-wel▶Siris#12102 in the U.S.Siris reads as a modern coinage, perhaps echoing Osiris (the Egyptian god) or Sirius (the bright star); iPronounced SEER-is▶Taeshawn#12132 in the U.S.A modern American blend joining the fashionable Tae- prefix to Shawn (an anglicized form of Sean/John, 'GPronounced tay-SHAWN▶Tobe#12168 in the U.S.Tobe is a short form of Tobias, from the Hebrew Toviyyah, 'God is good' or 'the goodness of God.' Used asPronounced TOHB▶Aaronmichael#12277 in the U.S.Aaronmichael runs two Hebrew classics together: Aaron, often linked to senses like mountain of strength oPronounced AIR-un-MY-kul▶Billyjoe#12321 in the U.S.Billyjoe is a written-together combination of Billy, a pet form of William ('resolute protector'), and JoPronounced BIL-ee-joh▶Aizaiah#12369 in the U.S.Aizaiah is a modern respelling of Isaiah, from Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'the Lord is salvation' — the name of a Pronounced eye-ZY-uh▶Ronn#12383 in the U.S.Ronn is a stylized respelling of Ron, the short form of Ronald. Ronald comes from the Old Norse RognvaldrPronounced RON▶Calijah#12438 in the U.S.Calijah reads as a modern blend welding Cal (or the Ka- opening) to Elijah, the Hebrew name meaning the LPronounced kuh-LY-juh▶Demetrick#12579 in the U.S.Demetrick reworks Demetrius with a hard -rick ending, keeping the Greek root that means 'follower of DemePronounced duh-MET-rik▶Eliason#12582 in the U.S.A patronymic surname, 'son of Elias' (Eliasson in Scandinavian use); Elias is the Greek form of Elijah, 'Pronounced EL-ee-uh-sun▶Elic#12606 in the U.S.A respelling that reads as a short form of Alec (from Alexander, 'defender of men') and echoes Eli ('ascePronounced EL-ik▶Blessin#12606 in the U.S.A spelling of Blessing, the English virtue word — 'a favor; grace; a gift from God.' Popular as a name inPronounced BLES-in▶Dayshaun#12638 in the U.S.Dayshaun is a coined American name pairing a Day- prefix with Shaun/Sean, the Irish form of John, from HePronounced day-SHAWN▶Cyre#12668 in the U.S.A modern coined name, read as a short form of Cyrus ('lord; sun') or a spin on 'sire'. Its route as a namPronounced SYRE▶Daishawn#12678 in the U.S.A modern blended name joining a 'Dai-' prefix with Shawn (an anglicized Sean, from John, 'God is graciousPronounced dy-SHAWN▶Dakyrie#12679 in the U.S.A modern coined name, a 'Da-' prefix blend echoing Kyrie (from Greek 'kyrios', 'lord'). Its route as a naPronounced duh-KY-ree▶Dewight#12683 in the U.S.Dewight is a variant spelling of Dwight, an English surname from the medieval given name Diot, a pet formPronounced DWYT▶Dilon#12689 in the U.S.Dilon is a simplified spelling of Dylan, a Welsh name usually read as 'son of the sea' or 'great tide'. IPronounced DIL-un▶Diontre#12695 in the U.S.Diontre joins Dion, a name linked to the Greek god Dionysos, with a bright -tre ending, close in sound toPronounced dee-ON-tray▶Demichael#12716 in the U.S.A modern blended name joining a 'De-' prefix with Michael (from Hebrew, 'who is like God?'). A contemporaPronounced duh-MY-kuhl▶Doni#12753 in the U.S.Doni is a short name read several ways: a Hebrew name/word sense 'my lord' (from adon), or a short form oPronounced DOH-nee▶
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Frequently Asked
Why do so many English boy names mean 'God is gracious'?
Because so many trace back to one root: the Hebrew name John. Jack, Johnny, Jaxson, Jaxton, Jaxxon, and Jones are all descendants of John, in English pet forms or 'son of' surnames.
Is Elliot or Elliott the older spelling?
Elliott, with two Ts, is the older English surname form. Elliot is the streamlined single-T variant that became popular later. Both mean the same thing: 'the Lord is my God,' by way of the biblical Elijah.