New-testament Baby Names

60 New-testament names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.

New Testament baby names come from the Gospels, Acts, and the epistles — the disciples, apostles, and early Christian communities who shaped the early church. Parents drawn to these names love their quiet gravity: they carry centuries of faith and story without feeling old-fashioned, and many, like Martha and Barnabas, have aged into genuinely modern-sounding choices.

What makes a name “New Testament”?

These are names of people who actually appear in the Gospels, Acts, or the letters of Paul — disciples like Nathanael, healed or beloved figures like Lazarus, and early believers like Tabitha and Lois. Each carries a specific story, which gives the name a sense of meaning beyond sound alone.

New Testament girl names

Priscilla and Martha feel warm and familiar, while Tabitha and Damaris offer a little more texture. Bernice and Apphia are lovely, lesser-used picks for parents who want something rarer.

New Testament boy names

Barnabas and Philemon bring an easy, encouraging warmth — Barnabas literally means “son of encouragement.” Simeon, Apollos, and Jairus round out a strong, distinctive list for boys.

Rare and unusual finds

For something truly uncommon, Sapphira, Artemas, and Sylvanus are striking choices that stay rooted in scripture while standing apart from more familiar biblical names.

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.

New-testament Girl Names

Madeleine#455 in the U.S.French form of Magdalene, from the place name Magdala on the Sea of Galilee, meaning 'tower' in▶Priscilla#544 in the U.S.Diminutive of the Roman family name Prisca, derived from Latin priscus meaning 'ancient,' 'old-▶Martha#713 in the U.S.From Aramaic marta (מַרְתָּא), the feminine form of mar meaning 'lord' or 'master,' hence 'lady▶Damaris#1435 in the U.S.Gentle, calf, tame one▶Tabitha#1519 in the U.S.from the Aramaic word 'tabita' meaning 'gazelle'; in the New Testament Tabitha was a woman rais▶Lois#1698 in the U.S.possibly "more desirable, better," from Greek loion; the name of Timothy's grandmother in the N▶Galilee#3052 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Galil meaning district or circuit; Galilee was the northern region of ancient I▶Bernice#3821 in the U.S.Contracted form of Berenice — Greek Pherenike, 'bringer of victory' — a New Testament name▶Sapphira#4264 in the U.S.From Greek sappheiros, 'sapphire' (the blue gem) — also a New Testament name▶Apphia#4766 in the U.S.From Apphia — a New Testament name, possibly 'increasing, fruitful' (Hebrew) or a Greek term of▶Loyce#8650 in the U.S.Loyce is generally read as a variant of Lois, a Greek New Testament name of uncertain meaning, ▶Kandice#9286 in the U.S.Kandice is a K-fronted respelling of Candice, itself from Candace — the Latinized dynastic titl▶Candise#10253 in the U.S.Candise is a variant spelling of Candace (or Candice), from Kandake, the hereditary title of th▶Kandis#11303 in the U.S.Kandis is a phonetic spelling of Candace (or Candice), a name from the New Testament where it w▶Candance#11777 in the U.S.Candance is a spelling of Candace, which comes from Kandake, the dynastic title of the queens o▶Aquila#12246 in the U.S.Aquila is Latin for 'eagle', and the name of a constellation. It appears in the New Testament a▶Kandyce#13089 in the U.S.Kandyce is a modern respelling of Candace, the Latinized form of a hereditary title, Kandake, u▶Berea#13691 in the U.S.Berea is a place name from the New Testament: the Macedonian city (Greek Beroia) whose people, ▶Kloee#14378 in the U.S.Kloee is a modern respelling of Chloe, from Greek Chloe, 'young green shoot; blooming' — an epi▶Pricilla#14815 in the U.S.A common spelling of Priscilla, from the Roman family name Priscus, 'ancient; former; venerable▶Persis#15148 in the U.S.From the Greek Persis, 'a Persian woman' — a New Testament name for a believer whom Paul praise▶Abba#15187 in the U.S.From the Aramaic abba, 'father' (used tenderly of God in the New Testament); also an establishe▶Candyce#15706 in the U.S.Candyce is a y-spelled variant of Candace, a name from the Latin form of an Ethiopic royal titl▶Drucilla#15876 in the U.S.Drucilla is a spelling of Drusilla, a feminine diminutive from the Roman family name Drusus. It▶Candis#15989 in the U.S.Candis is a streamlined spelling of Candice, from Candace — the Latinized dynastic title (Kanda▶Tabetha#16018 in the U.S.Tabetha is a respelling of Tabitha, from the Aramaic 'tabita', 'gazelle' -- the New Testament n▶Febe#16021 in the U.S.Febe is the Spanish, Italian and Dutch form of Phoebe, from Greek phoibe, 'bright, radiant, pur▶Kandi#16839 in the U.S.Kandi is a K-spelled form of Candy, the affectionate short form of Candace -- a name from the a▶Prisila#16955 in the U.S.Prisila is a streamlined, Spanish-flavored spelling of Priscilla. Priscilla is a Latin name, a ▶Thomas#17412 in the U.S.From the Aramaic te'oma (via Greek Thomas), 'twin.' Borne by the apostle Thomas ('Doubting Thom▶

New-testament Boy Names

Nathanael#632 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Netanel (נְתַנְאֵל), meaning 'God has given,' from natan ('to give') + El ('God▶Tommy#658 in the U.S.Diminutive of Thomas, from Aramaic Ta'oma meaning twin; Thomas was one of the twelve apostles i▶Ozias#708 in the U.S.Greek form of the Hebrew name Uzziah (עֻזִּיָּה), meaning 'my strength is Yahweh' or 'God has h▶Jairo#935 in the U.S.Spanish form of Jair (Hebrew Ya'ir), composed of ya (God) and or (light, to shine); meaning God▶Simeon#1142 in the U.S.He who hears; hearing; from Hebrew Shim'on (to hear, to listen), the original form of Simon▶Lazarus#1336 in the U.S.God has helped, God is my help▶Jaire#1364 in the U.S.He enlightens, God enlightens▶Ioannis#3348 in the U.S.Greek form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — the name in its New Testament hom▶Jairus#3627 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yair, 'he enlightens' or 'whom God enlightens'; a New Testament figure whose daught▶Barnabas#4571 in the U.S.From Aramaic, 'son of encouragement' or 'son of consolation/prophecy' — the New Testament apost▶Apollos#4883 in the U.S.From Greek Apollos — 'belonging to Apollo' (the sun god); a learned, eloquent New Testament eva▶Zecharia#6881 in the U.S.Zecharia is a form of the Hebrew name Zechariah (Zekharyah), meaning 'the Lord remembers' or 'G▶Abba#7228 in the U.S.From Aramaic/Hebrew abba, 'father' — an intimate word for one's father, used in the New Testame▶Corinthian#7846 in the U.S.From the Greek place Corinth — 'of Corinth; elegant; ornate' (the Corinthian order of architect▶Jonan#7965 in the U.S.A modern coinage or extension of the Jon- family. Jonah is Hebrew for 'dove' and Jonathan is 'G▶Tadd#9545 in the U.S.Tadd is a stylized, doubled spelling of Tad. Tad is usually a short form of Thaddeus, the New T▶Matthan#10507 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Mattan/Matthan, 'gift,' a name in the New Testament genealogy of Jesus (the gra▶Philemon#10616 in the U.S.From the Greek Philemon, 'affectionate; loving' (from philein, 'to love; to kiss') — a New Test▶Sylvanus#10738 in the U.S.From Latin silva, 'wood, forest.' Sylvanus (Silvanus) was the Roman god of woods and fields; th▶Aquila#10909 in the U.S.Aquila is Latin for 'eagle.' The word named the eagle standard of the Roman legions and gives i▶Anania#10991 in the U.S.Anania is a form of Ananias (Greek) / Hananiah (Hebrew), meaning 'the Lord is gracious' or 'God▶Artemas#11022 in the U.S.Artemas is a Greek name meaning 'gift of Artemis' or 'safe and sound,' linked to the goddess Ar▶Esrom#11299 in the U.S.Esrom is the Greek New Testament form of the Hebrew Hezron ('enclosed; courtyard'), an ancestor▶Simonpeter#13793 in the U.S.A compound name joining Simon ('he has heard') and Peter ('rock'). Simon Peter was the chief ap▶Sailas#13824 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Silas, the New Testament name of Paul's travelling companion. Silas is usu▶Thad#13986 in the U.S.Thad is the everyday short form of Thaddeus, the New Testament apostle's name. Its ultimate roo▶Timmothy#14000 in the U.S.Timmothy is a variant spelling of Timothy, from Greek Timotheos — time, 'to honour,' and theos,▶Tymon#14045 in the U.S.Tymon is the Polish form of Timon, from Greek Timon, built on time, 'honour, esteem.' Timon app▶EphesianFrom Ephesian, 'of Ephesus' — the ancient Greek city, and the Epistle to the Ephesians in the N▶GamlielA Hebrew name, 'God is my reward' (gamal, 'reward' + El, 'God'). Gamaliel is the respected teac▶

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Frequently Asked

What are New Testament baby names?

New Testament baby names belong to people named in the Gospels, Acts, or the epistles — apostles, disciples, and members of the early church, such as Barnabas, Martha, and Lazarus.

What are popular New Testament girl names?

Priscilla, Martha, Tabitha, and Lois are well-loved New Testament girl names, each belonging to a notable early Christian woman.

What are good New Testament boy names?

Barnabas, Philemon, Simeon, and Jairus are strong New Testament boy names drawn directly from figures in the Gospels and Acts.

Are there rare New Testament names?

Yes — names like Sapphira, Artemas, and Sylvanus appear in the New Testament but are rarely used today, making them distinctive choices.

How many new testament baby names are on More4Kids?

More4Kids lists 60 new testament baby names, each with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, and an audio pronunciation.