The Bible is considered the biggest source of baby names for new parents awaiting their new blessing. Biblical names have seen a steady usage in the past few decades, with popularity drifting in and out of the scene on certain names.

Naming your child with a biblical reference will bring special meaning when celebrating sacraments such as dedicating a child to God.

We have gathered the most popular biblical baby names and their meanings for both boys and girls that have stood the test of time. They have been chosen throughout the centuries, and will continue to see popularity with the new years to come.

Top 10 Biblical Baby Names for Boys:

• Jacob – The name is mostly known in the Bible as the “Father of the 12 Tribes of Israel” whose name was later changed to Israel. Jacob means “supplanter”.

• Daniel – translated to mean, “God is my judge,” this is a multidimensional name giving the persona of strong, classic, and popular while also giving a sense of being modern, approachable, and not clichéd.

• David – The name of the most popular, second King of Israel, who started out as a Shepherd boy and from whose line would come the promised Messiah, Jesus Christ. The name has also been used as a royal name for many different cultures.

• Michael – mostly known as the Archangel, the name means “One who resembles God” or “Who is like God”.

• Noah – known as the builder of the ark, the name is also known as “restful and wandering” while sometimes being referred to as “peaceful.”

• Matthew – derived from the meaning “Gift of God,” the name is also known as one of the most influential Gospels from the New Testament.

• Andrew – a popular name for kings and political figures, and one of Jesus’ twelve apostles, the basis for the name is “strong” and “warrior.”

• Joshua – a name known in the Old Testament to mean “God is salvation,” Joshua led the second generation of the children of Israel to the Promise Land. The name also means “will increase” or “God will add”.

• Elijah – known to many as, “The Lord is my God,” the name is also linked to the Old Testament prophet who rode a flaming chariot to the heavens without tasting physical death.

• Joseph – derived from the meaning “God will increase,” or “God will add,” the name is frequently used in the Bible and is mainly known for the father of Jesus as well as the famous, favored patriarch of the Bible who with the many colored tunic who was sold as a slave to Egypt and later became leader of Egypt, second only to Pharaoh.

Top 10 Biblical Baby Names for Girls:

• Sarah – translated from the meaning “princess,” or “noble”; the mother of Isaac and the wife of Abraham.

• Elizabeth – translated from the meaning of “God’s promise,” Elizabeth was also the mother of John the Baptist.

• Mary – Mary was a very common name during Biblical times and was the name for the Mother of Jesus as well as Mary of Magdalene and other mentioned Biblical women; the name also has different meanings, such as “bitter” and “of the sea”.

• Rachel – as awkward as it may be, the translation is “ewe” (a female sheep), but in Biblical times, sheep played a considerable role in the culture and were the lifeblood of the Mosaic sacrificial atonement and Laws; Rachel was the mother of Jacob and the wife of Joseph.

• Anna – a variation of “Hannah,” the name is based around the meaning of “grace.” Hannah was also the prophet Samuel’s mother who was barren until the Lord miraculously opened her womb to conceive Samuel.

• Abigail – known as a “father’s joy”, was also King David’s third wife.

• Rebekah – a less common spelling of the name, “Rebecca,” the name is related to the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob; the name also translates to mean “to tie” or “bind.”

• Ruth – a name derived from the term “friendship;” also known in the Bible as David’s great-grandmother, from the beloved and cherished Book of Ruth.

• Deborah – in Biblical times, she was known as a judge to the Israelites and a known prophetess; also means, “to speak kind words.”

• Naomi – translated from the term “pleasant, beautiful, and delightful;” Naomi was the strong and wise mother-in-law of Ruth.

These are just a few of the more popular Biblical names and their meanings for baby boys and girls. There are plenty more where these came from as the Bible has a wealth of rich and spiritual names to choose from that will add meaning and significance to your new baby’s name. So whether looking for names that are full of Biblical meaning, or names that have the most culture and provenance, these names are sure to help any expecting couple pick the perfect name for their child.

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