The Bible is full of inspiring heroes, perfect to name your son after. Here are ten of the best biblical baby boy names:
1. Adam
The name Adam literally means ‘man’ or ‘humanity’. In the Bible, Adam is the first man, created by God.
2. David
A Hebrew name meaning ‘beloved’, ‘famed’ or ‘loved’. In the Books of Samuel, David is a young shepherd who killed the giant Goliath and became king of Israel.
3. Isaac
The name Isaac means ‘one who laughs or rejoices’. In the Book of Genesis, Isaac is the son of Abraham and his wife Sarah. God tells Abraham and Sarah that they will have a son despite their old age, with whom a new covenant will be established.
4. John
The name John means ‘God has been gracious’. In the New Testament, John is a relative of Jesus who prophecies his coming and baptises him in the River Jordan.
5. Joseph
The name Joseph means ‘he will add’ or ‘God will add’. Famous Josephs in the Bible include the Joseph who was the son of Jacob and sold into slavery in Egypt by his brothers, and the husband of Mary.
6. Joshua
Joshua comes from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, meaning ‘God is salvation’. The name Jesus is also a Greek transliteration of Yehoshua. In the Old Testament, Joshua succeeds Moses as the leader of the tribes of Israel and wins the Battle of Jericho by having his priests blow trumpets, causing the city’s walls to collapse.
7. Matthew
Matthew is a Greek transliteration of the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning ‘gift of God’. In the New Testament, Matthew is one of the apostles of Jesus.
8. Noah
The name Noah means ‘rest’, ‘repose’ or ‘comfort’. It is the name of the Biblical patriarch who builds an ark to save humanity and the animals during a global flood.
9. Paul
Paul is a Latin name meaning ‘small’ or ‘humble’. In the New Testament, Paul, originally called Saul, persecuted early Christians until he had a conversion on the road to Damascus and began spreading the word of Jesus.
10. Peter
Peter is a Greek name meaning ‘rock’. In the New Testament, Peter is a follower of Jesus who was originally called Simon. Jesus renamed him as Peter and called him ‘the rock on which I will build my church’.
