Biblical baby boy names are fast becoming a top choice for many parents these days. No matter the bible's age, these boy and girl names do not sound old-fashioned or out dated because they've kept their popularity and have strong, traditional sounds to them. Also, currently there is a rising trend in classic traditional baby names with parents worldwide, many names that were favored years ago are coming back into popularity now. See our list of some of biblical baby boy names as well as a few that are a little more unusual.

Here you will find included are some notes of interest with the names, also showing where in the bible they can be found, their origins, and their traditional meanings.

Boy Biblical Baby Names

• Aaron: This Hebrew name, meaning "mountain of strength," was the name of the brother of Moses. Exodus 4:14
• Abraham: One of the most popular biblical names, this means "father of nations" and was the name of the ancestor father of Israel (as well as a child, Isaac, when he was 100 years old). Genesis 17:5
• Asher: A Hebrew name, this was the name of the 8th son of Jacob and means "happy."
• Boaz: This means "swift, strong" and was the name of Ruth's second husband. Ruth 2:1
• Caleb: Meaning "faith, devotion," this Hebrew name belonged to a companion of Moses. Numbers 13:6
• Daniel: This name means "God is my judge" and was borne by the prophet David who survived a death sentence in the lion's den. 1 Chronicles 3:1
• David: An enduring and timeless name, this means "beloved." Ihe the bible, he was a poet, shepherd, musician, soldier, prophet and king. 1 Samuel 16:13
• Elijah: This Hebrew name means "the Lord is my God" and was the name of a prominent prophet in Israel. 1 Kings 17:1
• Ephraim: Meaning "fruitful," this was the name of one of Joseph's sons. Genesis 41:52
• Gabriel: This name, meaning "God's able-bodied one," is the name of an angel. Daniel 9:21
• Gideon: Meaning "powerful warrior," this was the name of a hero of Israel and has Hebrew roots. Judges 6:11
• Isaac: The son of Abraham and Sarah, this name means "laughter." Genesis 17:19
• Jacob: This very popular name means "he who supplants" and was the name of the son of Isaac and Rebekah. Genesis 25:26
• Javan: Javan was the grandson of Noah and is identified as the ancestor of the ancient Greeks. Genesis 10:2
• Jotham: This Hebrew name means "perfection of Jehovah." Jotham was the name of a king of Judah. Judges 9:5
• Micah: Meaning "who resembles God," this is a Hebrew name and was the name of a prophet and writer. Judges 17:1
• Omar: This Arabic and Hebrew name means "speaker" and was the name of a sheik of Edom and son of Esau. Genesis 36:11
• Philip: Meaning "horse lover," this was the name of one of the 12 apostles and is of Greek origin. Matthew 10:3
• Reuben: One of Jacob's 12 sons, this name means "see, a son" and has Hebrew roots. Genesis 29:32

Silas: This Latin name means "forest, woods" and was the name of a missionary. Acts 15:22

• Simon: Meaning "to hear," this Hebrew name was the name of two of the apostles. Matthew 4:18
• Tobias: This name means "God is good" and is a name from the Old Testament. Ezra 2:60
• Zachariah: Of Hebrew origin, this name means "the Lord recalled" and is prominently featured in the bible. 2 Kings 14:29