When selecting a name for your baby, there are many choices. Names can come from a patriarch you admire or be the same name as the father. You can even choose a name that starts with the same letter as the other siblings. Indeed, there are many choices. Let’s explore names that stem from the Holy Bible.
Christian
- Christian is of Latin and English origins and can be defined as: one who believes and is devoted to Christianity. In 2023, the name Christian was used for 4,125 male births in the United States. Another version, the name Cristian, was used for 1,024 male births.
Christopher
- Christopher is of Greek origin and can be defined as: a bearer, carrier, or conveyor of Christ (Jesus). In 2023, the name Christopher was used for 5,171 male births in the United States.
Daniel
- Daniel is of Hebrew origin and means God is my judge. In 2023, the name Daniel was used for 8,356 male births in the United States.
Elijah
- Elijah is of Hebrew origin and means Yahweh is my God. In 2023, the name Elijah was used for 11,452 male births in the United States.
Emmanuel
- Emmanuel is of Hebrew origin and is defined as: God (is) with us. In 2023, the name Emmanuel was used for 2,100 male births in the United States. Other versions, names Emanuel and Manual, were used 620 and 1,006 male births (respectively).
Gabriel
- Gabriel is of Hebrew origin and is defined as: Man of God, God is my strength, leader, the most powerful. In 2023, the name Gabriel was used for 6,745 male births in the United States.
John
- John is of Hebrew origin and means Yahweh has been gracious. In 2023, the name John was used for 7,750 male births in the United States. Variants of John, the name Johan and Johnny was used for 514 and 711 male births (respectively).
Joshua
- Joshua is of Hebrew origin and means Yahweh saves; Yahweh is salvation. In 2023, the name Joshua was used for 5,035 male births in the United States. Jesús, the Spanish form of the name, was used for 2,102 male births in 2023, in the United States. Another variant of Joshua, the name Josué, was used for 1,122 male births.
Joseph
- Joseph is of Hebrew origin and is defined as: increase; may God add. In 2023, the name Joseph was used for 7,237 male births in the United States. Other versions, names Yosef and Yousef were used for 444 and 297 male births (respectively).
José
- José is the Spanish form of Joseph. In 2023, the name José was used for 3,704 male births in the United States.
Matthew
- Matthew is of Hebrew origin and means gift of Yahweh. In 2023, the name Matthew was used for 7,190 male births in the United States. Another variant of Matthew, the name Mathew was used for 258 male births. Spanish and Italian versions, the name Mateo, Matheo, and Matteo, was used for 11,229, 269, and 2,503 male births (respectively).
Michael
- Michael is of Hebrew origin and can be defined as: who is like God; what is God like; who can compare to the sovereignty of God. In 2023, the name Michael was used for 8,383 male births in the United States.
Nathaniel
- Nathaniel is of Hebrew origin and means given by God. In 2023, the name Nathaniel was used for 2,507 male births in the United States. A variant of Nathaniel, the name Nathanael was used for 367 male births. Also, the name Nathan was used for 5,049 male births.
Theodore
- Theodore is of Greek origin and is defined as: gift of God. In 2023, the name Theodore was used for 11,041 male births in the United States. A diminutive of Theodore, the name Theo, was used for 4,122 male births.
Timothy
- Timothy is of Greek origin and means to honor God. In 2023, the name Timothy was used for 1,733 male births in the United States.
