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Biblical Baby Names

Each name with its meaning, U.S. popularity, and an audio pronunciation on every page.

Biblical names carry faith, history, and quiet strength — names of prophets, kings, and beloved figures whose stories have lasted thousands of years. A biblical baby name gives your child deep meaning and a timeless sound. Here are the favorites.

Popular Biblical Girl Names

Beloved classics Miriam, Rachel, Rebecca and Selah. Soft and modern Elianna, Gabriela, Joanna and Noa; lyrical Shiloh, Ariel, Sarai and Mariah.

Strong Biblical Boy Names

Timeless Gideon, Tobias, Mark and Paul. Meaning with a modern edge, Eithan, Kohen, Mathias and Ellis; distinctive Joaquin, Josue and Kaleb.

Why Biblical Names Endure

Each carries a story of faith, courage, or devotion — a meaning many families want to pass on — and names like Rachel and Gideon still sound wonderful, generations later.

Every name below links to its own page with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation — so you can hear it before you choose.

Biblical Girl Names

Selah#216 in the U.S.Pause and reflect; a musical or liturgical direction meaning to lift up or praise▶Elianna#218 in the U.S.My God has answered; God is gracious▶Noa#226 in the U.S.Motion, movement▶Miriam#246 in the U.S.Beloved; wished-for child▶Rachel#250 in the U.S.Ewe; female sheep▶Shiloh#281 in the U.S.Peaceful; place of rest; the one to whom it belongs▶Daniela#302 in the U.S.God is my judge▶Joanna#306 in the U.S.God is gracious; Yahweh is gracious▶Gabriela#317 in the U.S.Feminine form of Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavri'el, composed of 'gever' (strong man, hero) and ▶Rebecca#350 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Rivkah, possibly from 'ribqah' (to bind or tie) or related to a root meaning 'c▶Ariel#356 in the U.S.From Hebrew Ariel, composed of 'ari' (lion) and 'El' (God), meaning 'lion of God'. In the Bible▶Jordyn#371 in the U.S.Feminine spelling variant of Jordan, from the Hebrew Yarden, meaning 'to flow down' or 'descend▶Sarai#425 in the U.S.From Hebrew Saray meaning my princess or my lady; the original name of the biblical Sarah, wife▶Mariah#448 in the U.S.Variant of Maria, the Latin form of the Hebrew Miriam; possible meanings include 'drop of the s▶Madeleine#455 in the U.S.French form of Magdalene, from the place name Magdala on the Sea of Galilee, meaning 'tower' in▶Elisa#458 in the U.S.Short form of Elisabeth/Elizabeth, from Hebrew 'Elisheba' composed of 'el' (God) and 'shava' (o▶Daniella#468 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Daniel, from Hebrew 'Daniyel' meaning 'God is my judge,' composed of '▶Mariam#505 in the U.S.Variant of Miriam, the Aramaic/Hebrew form of Mary; from Hebrew Miryam, with debated roots poss▶Hanna#512 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Hannah, from Hebrew Channah meaning 'grace' or 'favor' — literally 'God has▶Eve#519 in the U.S.From Hebrew Chavah (Havva), derived from the root chava meaning 'to breathe' or 'to live'; the ▶Madelynn#524 in the U.S.Modern spelling variant of Madeline/Madeleine, from the place-name Magdala (a town on the Sea o▶

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Biblical Boy Names

Eithan#97 in the U.S.Strong, enduring, firm▶Jaziel#198 in the U.S.God is my strength; allotted by God▶Ellis#243 in the U.S.My God is the Lord; Jehovah is my God▶Mark#245 in the U.S.Of Mars; consecrated to the god of war▶Shepherd#246 in the U.S.One who tends and herds sheep▶Paul#262 in the U.S.Small, humble▶Shiloh#278 in the U.S.Peaceful; place of rest; the one to whom it belongs▶Tobias#283 in the U.S.God is good; Yahweh is good▶Kaleb#295 in the U.S.Faithful, whole-hearted; bold▶Kohen#296 in the U.S.Priest; a descendant of the priestly Kohanim class▶Mathias#312 in the U.S.Derived from the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh' or 'gift of God', transmitted thro▶Eliam#313 in the U.S.From the Hebrew elements 'El' (God) and 'am' (people, kinsman, or nation), meaning 'my God is a▶Josue#330 in the U.S.Spanish form of Joshua, from the Hebrew Yehoshua, composed of 'Yeho' (a form of Yahweh) and 'sh▶Gideon#337 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Gidon, from 'gada' (to cut down, to hew), meaning 'one who cuts down', 'great w▶Ezequiel#348 in the U.S.Spanish form of Ezekiel, from the Hebrew Yechezkel, composed of 'chazak' (to be strong) and 'El▶Joaquin#355 in the U.S.Spanish form of Joachim, from Hebrew Yehoyaqim or Yoyakim, meaning 'God will establish', 'God r▶Titus#358 in the U.S.A Roman praenomen (personal name) of uncertain Etruscan or Latin origin, possibly related to th▶Manuel#371 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese short form of Emmanuel, from Hebrew Immanuel, composed of 'im' (with) an▶Matthias#372 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh' (gift of God), transmitted through Greek a▶Stephen#383 in the U.S.From Greek Stephanos meaning crown or garland, the symbol of victory and honor in classical ant▶Raphael#394 in the U.S.From Hebrew Rafa'el, combining rapha meaning to heal with El meaning God; God has healed▶

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Frequently Asked

What are popular biblical girl names?

Popular biblical girl names include Miriam, Rachel, Rebecca, Selah, Elianna and Shiloh.

What are popular biblical boy names?

Popular biblical boy names include Gideon, Tobias, Eithan, Kohen, Joaquin and Kaleb.

What is a strong biblical name with meaning?

Gideon means mighty warrior, Tobias means God is good, and Selah is a musical term of praise from the Psalms.

How many biblical baby names are on More4Kids?

More4Kids lists 1929 biblical baby names, each with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, and an audio pronunciation.