Male Bible Names, Biblical Names

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1. AARON: Biblical name of the older brother of Moses, meaning "high mountain." 

2. ABADDON: Biblical name of the dark angel of the abyss, meaning "destruction; ruination." 

3. ABDON: Hebrew biblical name of one of the judges who ruled over Israel, meaning "servant, worshiper."

4. ABEDNEGO: Babylonian (Aramaic) biblical name given to Azariah, meaning "servant of Nebo." 

5. ABEL: Biblical name of Adam and Eve's second son who was killed by his brother Cain, meaning "herdsman." 

6. ABIDA: Biblical name of one of Midian's five sons, meaning "father of knowledge." 

7. ABIDAN: Hebrew biblical name of a leader of the tribe of Benjamin, meaning "my father is judge." 

8. ABIEL: Biblical name of Saul's grandfather, meaning "Yahweh is my father." 

9. ABIHU: Biblical name of a son of Aaron, meaning "he is my father." Aaron and his brother Nadab were killed for offering God unauthorized fire. God caused them to be consumed by the flames.

10. ABIJAH: Biblical unisex name of several characters, both male and female, meaning "my father is Yahweh."

11. ABIMAEL: Biblical name of Joktan's ninth son (of 13), a descendant of Shem, meaning "Yahweh is my father." 

12. ABIMELECH: Biblical name of several characters, including the king of Gerar who took Abraham's wife Sarah and was forced by God to return her, meaning "my father is king."

13. ABIRAM: Hebrew biblical name of the eldest son of Hiel the Bethelite, and the name of a son of Eliab who joined Korah in his rebellion against Moses, meaning "my father is exalted; proud."

14. ABISHAI: Biblical name of the eldest son of David's sister Zeruiah. He was the only one to accompany David when he went to the camp of Saul (1 Sam. 26:5-12), meaning "desirous of (a gift)." 

15. ABNER: Biblical name of a cousin of Saul who was also a commander of his army, meaning "father of [or is] light."

16. ABRAHAM: Biblical name of the founding patriarch of the Israelites, meaning "father of a multitude."

17. ABRAM: Biblical name meaning simply "father." This was Abraham's name before God changed it. 

18. ABSALOM: Biblical name of the rebellious third son of King David. It is a variant of Hebrew Avishalom, meaning "my father is peace." 

19. ACHAICUS: Latin biblical name derived from Greek Achaikos, meaning "from Achaia." This is the name of a Christian who, together with Fortunatus and Stephanas, carried a letter from the Corinthians to Paul and back again. 

20. ACHAN: Aramaic biblical name of a man who stole forbidden items during the assault on Jericho, for which he was stoned to death, meaning "snake." After his crime, he was called Achar, meaning "one who troubles." 

21. ACHAR: Biblical name given to Achan after his crime of stealing forbidden items during the assault on Jericho, for which he was stoned to death, meaning "one who troubles." 

22. ACHBOR: Hebrew and Aramaic biblical name of an officer of King Josiah, meaning "mouse."

23. ACHIM: Biblical name of an ancestor of Jesus. It is a nickname for Joachim, meaning "established by God." 

24. ADALIA: Biblical name of a son of Haman, meaning "Yahweh is just."

25. ADAM: Biblical name of the first man, husband of Eve. There are many theories concerning the derivation of the name, the most likely being the Hebrew word adama, meaning "earth." 

26. ADINA: Biblical name of one of King David's warriors, meaning "delicate; slender." 

27. ADINO: Biblical name of one of King David's warriors, meaning "ornament."

28. ADNAH: Biblical name of a general under Jehosaphat, who was chief over 300,000 men, meaning "delight."

29. ADONAI: "My lord." Because Yahweh's name was forbidden to be spoken, this name was used to refer to the god of the Israelites.

30. ADONIJAH: Biblical name of a son of King David, meaning "my lord is Yahweh." 

31. AGRIPPA: Latin biblical name of the Herod Agrippa of the New Testament who ordered the execution of the apostle James, and the imprisonment of Peter. The name is used as a feminine name in Russia, it is therefore a unisex name, meaning "wild horse."

32. AHAB: "Brother of father; uncle." Biblical name of Jezebel's husband, composed of the Hebrew elements 'ach "brother" and 'av "father."

33. AHARON: Original Hebrew form of biblical Aaron, meaning "high mountain."

34. AHIAM: Biblical name of one of King David's warriors, meaning "brother of a nation."

35. ALON: Hebrew biblical name of a son of Simeon, meaning "oak tree."

36. ALPHAEUS: Latin biblical name of the fathers of James and Levi. It is the Latin form of Greek Alphaios, meaning "changing." 

37. ALVAH: Latin biblical name of a leader of the family of Esau, meaning "white." In Hebrew it is a transposed form of the word avla, meaning "sin."

38. AMAL: Hebrew biblical name of a member of the tribe of Asher, meaning "work."

39. AMARIAH: Hebrew biblical name of a priest who lived in the time of King Jehoshaphat, meaning "the word of God." 

40. AMARYA: Original Hebrew form of biblical Amariah, meaning "the word of God." 

41. AMASA: Biblical name of the son of Abigail, meaning "burden." 

42. AMI: Hebrew biblical name of a servant of King Solomon, meaning "reliable and trustworthy." 

43. AMITTAI: Hebrew biblical name of Jonah's father, meaning "my truth."

44. AMMIEL: Hebrew biblical name of one of the spies of Moses, meaning "Yahweh is my kinsman." 

45. AMMINADAB: Hebrew biblical name of several characters: a son of Kohath; a descendant of Uzziel the Levite; a king of Ammon; and a father-in-law of Aaron, meaning "my people are generous."

46. AMOS: Hebrew biblical name of the author of the Old Testament Book of Amos, meaning "to bear; to carry." 

47. AMRAM: Hebrew biblical name of the father of Moses, meaning "exalted nation."

48. ANAH: Hebrew biblical unisex name of several Old Testament characters, both male and female, meaning "answer." 

49. ANAN: Hebrew biblical name of a loyal follower of Nehemiah, meaning "cloud."

50. ANANI: Variant of Hebrew biblical Anan, meaning " cloud."

51. ANANIAS: Greek form of Hebrew Hananiah, meaning "compassion of God." It is the name of several biblical characters: 1) a disciple in Damascus; 2) the high priest who tried Paul; 3) the husband of Sapphira. 

52. ANDREW: Biblical name of a New Testament apostle and brother of Simon Peter. He was crucified on an X-shaped cross. The name was derived from Greek Andreas, meaning "man; warrior." 

53. ANTIPAS: Variant of Antipater, possibly meaning "against the father." See Antipater for more information. This was the name of the biblical Herod Antipas of the New Testament who had John the Baptist beheaded.

54. AQUILA: Roman biblical name meaning "eagle." In the New Testament, the apostle Paul stayed with Aquila and his wife Priscilla/Prisca. 

55. ARCHELAUS: Latin form of Greek Archelaos, meaning "master of the people." Biblical name of a son of Herod the Great.

56. ARELI: Hebrew biblical name of a son of Gad, meaning "lion of God."

57. ARIDAI: Biblical name of one of Haman's ten sons who were hanged by the Jews, meaning "dignified-self; pride."

58. ARIEH: Hebrew biblical name of a bodyguard, meaning "lion."

59. ARIEL: Hebrew unisex name meaning "lion of god." It is the biblical name for the city of Jerusalem. It is also the name of an archangel, a moon of Uranus, and the name of a spirit in Shakespeare's play "The Tempest." 

60. ARISTARCHOS: Greek name derived from the elements aristos "excellence" and arche "origin/source." It is a biblical name as well as the name of several historical figures: a companion of St. Paul; a Greek tragic poet; a Greek critic and grammarian; and a Greek astronomer and mathematician. It is also the name of an asteroid and a crater on the Moon.

61. ARTAXERXES: "Righteous ruler." Greek biblical form of Persian Artakhshathra, name of a 3rd century king of Persia.

62. ASA: Hebrew biblical name of a king of Judah, meaning "healer." 

63. ASAPH: Name of several biblical characters in the Old Testament, meaning "collector."

64. ASHER: Hebrew biblical name of a son of Jacob, derived from the Hebrew word osher, meaning "happy."

65. AVISHALOM: Hebrew biblical name of the father of King David's wife Maacha, meaning "my father is peace." 

66. AYA: Hebrew unisex name meaning "vulture." Biblical name of the father of Rizpah who was king Saul's concubine.

67. AZAREL: Hebrew biblical name of one of King David's warriors, meaning "help of God."

68. AZARIAH: Biblical name meaning "God's help." Name of several characters in the Old Testament, including one of the three young men thrown into the fiery furnace by Nebuchadrezzar.

69. AZAZEL: "The scapegoat." Hebrew biblical name of the recipient of a sacrificial goat in the Old Testament. Azazel's identity is not made clear; He/it could be a place, a person, or a desert demon.

70. AZAZIAH: Hebrew biblical name of several minor Old Testament characters, meaning "strength of Yahweh."

71. AZEL: Hebrew biblical person and place name, meaning "reserved."

72. AZRIEL: "Help of God." Hebrew biblical name of several minor characters in the Old Testament, derived from Hebrew 'azar "help" and 'el "God."

73. BALTHASAR: "Ba'al protect the king." Early Christians assigned names to the three Magi ("wise men from the east") who are mentioned but not named in the bible; Balthasar is one of them, the other two are Jasper and Melchior. 

74. BANI: Biblical name of one of David's warriors, from banah, meaning "build."

75. BARAK: Hebrew biblical name of a military commander, meaning "lightning."

76. BARNABAS: Greek form of Aramaic Barnebhuah, meaning "son of exhortation." In the New Testament, Joseph, a disciple of Paul, is given this name by the apostles after he sells all his goods and gives them the money. 

77. BARTHOLOMEW: Biblical name of an apostle in the New Testament, derived from Greek Bartholomaios, meaning "son of Talmai."

78. BARUCH: Hebrew biblical name of a companion of Jeremiah, and author of the Book of Baruch, meaning "blessed."

79. BEELZEBUB: Biblical name derived from Hebrew Ba'al Zebûb. It might mean "Lord of Zebûb," referring to an unknown place called Zebûb. It might mean "Lord of flies," zebub being a Hebrew noun for "fly," which could mean that the Hebrews were mocking their enemies' god by referring to him as dung. It might be a corruption of Ba'al Zebul, "Lord of the High Place." The name appears in 1 Kings 8.13; 2 Kings 1.2-3, 6, 16; Matthew 10.25; Matthew 12.24, 27; Mark 3.22; and Luke 11.15, 18-19. 

80. BENAIAH: Hebrew biblical name of one of David's warriors, a general who commanded the Cherethites and Pelethites, meaning "God has established."

81. BENJAMIN: "Son of the south." Biblical name of one of the founders of the twelve tribes of Israel, and the youngest of Jacob's twelve sons. His original Hebrew name was Benoni, given to him by his mother who died giving birth to him. Not wanting his son to bear such an ill-omened name, Jacob changed his name to Benjamin, because he was the only son born in southern Canaan instead of northern Mesopotamia.

82. BENONI: "Son of my sorrow." Biblical name of Benjamin given to him by his mother who died giving birth to him.

83. BETHUEL: Hebrew biblical name of the father of Rebecca, meaning "man of God."

84. BETZALEL: Hebrew biblical name of the builder of the Tabernacle, meaning "in God's shadow."

85. BOAZ: Hebrew biblical name of Ruth's husband, meaning "swiftness."

86. BUZ: Hebrew biblical name of a son of Nachor, meaning "contempt."

87. CAIAPHAS: Greek form of Aramaic Qayyafa, possibly meaning "to raise up, set up." This is the biblical name of the Jewish high priest who condemned Jesus.

88. CAIN: "Lance, spear." Biblical name of Adam and Eve's first son who killed his brother Abel. 

89. CAINAN: Biblical name of a descendant of Adam, meaning "possession; smith." 

90. CALEB: "Dog." Biblical name of one of the twelve spies sent into Israel by Moses. He was probably so-named for his loyalty and devotion to God.

91. CARMI: Hebrew biblical name of a son of Reuben and grandson of Jacob, meaning "my vineyard."

92. CARPUS: Latin name meaning "fruit, profits." In Greek mythology, this is the name of a son of Chloris and Zephyrus. The name is mentioned in the second epistle of Timothy.

93. CEPHAS: Aramaic biblical nickname given by Jesus to Simon son of Jonah, to distinguish him from Simon Zelotes. It is usually translated via Greek Petros into English Peter, meaning "rock." 

94. CHENANIAH: "Established by God." Biblical name of a Levite who was the chief of the Temple singers who conducted the music when the Ark of the Covenant was moved from the house of Obed-edom to Jerusalem.

95. CHEVER: Hebrew biblical name of a descendant of Asher, meaning "association."

96. CHEVRON: Hebrew biblical name of a Levite and a place. It is a variant of Hebrew Chever, meaning "association."

97. CHRIST: Modern abbreviated form of Latin Christos, meaning "anointed."

98. CLEOPHAS: "Glory of the father." New Testament spelling of Greek Cleopas. Biblical name of two disciples to whom the risen Jesus appeared at Emmaus. 

99. CLOPAS: Name of a biblical character present at the Crucifixion of Jesus. It is a form of Cleophas, meaning "glory of the father."

100. CORNELIUS: Roman biblical name of a Centurion who appears in Acts and who was directed by an angel to seek out Peter who converted him. Derived from Latin cornu, meaning "horn."

101. CYRUS: Biblical name of the conqueror of Babylon, Cyrus the Great, who freed the captive Jews. It is the English form of Greek Kyros, meaning "like the sun." 

102. DAN: Hebrew biblical name of the Jacob's fifth son (of 12), meaning "judge."

103. DANIEL: Hebrew biblical name of a prophet and hero in the Book of Daniel. He interpreted the dreams of the king of Babylon, and was cast into a den of lions but saved by God. His name means "God is my judge."

104. DATHAN: "Belonging to a fountain." Hebrew biblical name of a son of Eliab who, with his brother Abiram, joined Korah in his rebellion against Moses.

105. DAVID: Hebrew biblical name of a son of Jesse, meaning "beloved." David was the second king of Israel and father of King Solomon. As a youth he killed a giant named Goliath with his slingshot. Despite the fact that not one Rabbi bears this name in the Talmud, David continues to be a popular name with Jewish people in America. It is just as popular with the English.

106. DELAYA: Hebrew biblical name of a descendant of Zerubbabel, meaning "Yahweh has drawn."

107. DEVIL: Biblical title borne by Satan, derived from Greek Diabolos, meaning "accuser, slanderer."

108. DISMAS: "Sunset." Name not actually found in the bible but given by Christians to the thief who was crucified beside Jesus. 

109. EBENEZER: English form of Hebrew Evenezer, first used as a forename by 17th century Puritans, meaning "foundation stone; stone of help." It is the biblical name of the place where the Israelites were defeated by the Philistines. After they got their revenge, Samuel set up a memorial stone by this name. 

110. EBER: Biblical name of a descendant of Shem, meaning "pass over; the other side (of the Euphrates River)." 

111. EDER: Hebrew biblical name of a member of the tribe of Benjamin, meaning "flock, herd."

112. EDOM: Hebrew biblical name of an ancient kingdom, and a name given to Esau after he traded his birthright for a helping of red broth, meaning "red." 

113. EFRAYIM: Hebrew biblical name of the second son of Joseph and a grandson of Jacob, meaning "fruitful."

114. EHUD: Hebrew biblical name of a judge of Israel, and a descendant of Benjamin, meaning "pleasant and sympathetic."

115. ELAM: Biblical name of many characters, including the eldest of Shem's five sons. Said to mean "eternal" in Hebrew and "highland" in Akkadian.

116. ELDAD: Name of one of the seventy elders whom Moses appointed to administer justice among the people. He and Medad prophesied in the camp instead of going with the rest to the tabernacle, as Moses had commanded. The name means "beloved/friend of God."

117. ELEAZAR: Hebrew biblical name of a son of Aaron and a servant of Abraham, meaning "my god has helped."

118. ELHANAN: Biblical name of a warrior in King David's army, meaning "God is gracious."

119. ELI: Hebrew biblical name of a high priest and last of the Judges in the days of Samuel, meaning "ascend." This was also the name of the father of Joseph, husband of Mary.

120. ELIAB: Biblical name of a leader of the tribe of Zebulun, meaning "my God is Father."

121. ELIAKIM: Hebrew biblical name of the master of King Hezekiah's palace. This is the original name of Jehoiakim, meaning "he whom Jehovah has set up." 

122. ELIASAPH: Biblical name of a leader of the tribe of Gad, meaning "God increases the family."

123. ELIHU: Hebrew biblical name of a friend of Job, as well as other characters, meaning "he is my God."

124. ELIJAH: English biblical form of Hebrew Eliyahu, meaning "the Lord is my God." This is the biblical name of one of the earliest of the Hebrew prophets. He was carried to heaven in a chariot of fire.

125. ELIPHELET: Hebrew biblical name of one of King David's sons, meaning "my God is deliverance."

126. ELISHA: Hebrew biblical name of a prophet who was a disciple of Elijah, meaning "my God is salvation."

127. ELIUD: Greek form of Hebrew Eleazar, meaning "my God has helped." In the Gospel of Matthew, this name is mentioned as an ancestor of Jesus.

128. ELKANAH: Hebrew biblical name of one of the sons of Korach, and father of Samuel, meaning either "God bought" or "God is jealous."

129. ELNATAN: Hebrew biblical name of the father-in-law of King Jehoiakim, meaning "gift of God."

130. EMMANUEL: Biblical name of a promised Messiah as prophesied by Isaiah 7:14 and reported by Matthew 1:23, meaning "God is with us."

131. ENOCH: "Dedicated." English form of Hebrew Chanoch, biblical name of the grandson of Adam and Eve, eldest son of Cain, and father of Methuselah.

132. ENOSH: Hebrew biblical name of a son of Seth and third son of Adam, meaning "man; human being."

133. EPAPHRAS: Biblical name of a Christian preacher spoken of by Paul. The name is an abbreviated form of Greek Epaphroditos, meaning "loving."

134. EPHRAIM: Hebrew biblical name of the second son of Joseph and a grandson of Jacob, meaning "fruitful."

135. ERAN: Hebrew biblical name of a grandson of Ephraim, meaning "awake; vigilant."

136. ERASTUS: Biblical name of the chamberlain of the city of Corinth and one of Paul's disciples, meaning "to love."

137. ESAU: Biblical name of the son of Isaac and Rebecca, and twin brother of Jacob, meaning "hairy."

138. ETHAN: Biblical name of a son of Zerach and grandson of Judah, meaning "strong; long-lived."

139. EZEKIEL: Biblical name of a prophet and author of the Book of Ezekiel which describes his visions predicting the restoration of the kingdom of Israel. Derived from Hebrew Yechezqel, meaning "God will strengthen." 

140. EZRA: Hebrew biblical name of a prophet and author of the book of Ezra, meaning "help."

141. FESTUS: Roman biblical name of the procurator of Judea who refused to bow to the pressure of the Jews who wanted him to condemn St. Paul to death for preaching, meaning "festive."

142. FORTUNATUS: Latin name derived from the element fortuna, meaning "fortunate." It is also the name of a biblical character who, with Achaicus and Stephanas, carried a letter from the Corinthians to Paul and back again.

143. GABRIEL: Biblical name of one of the seven archangels, meaning "strong man of God." He announced the births of John the Baptist and Jesus. 

144. GAD: Hebrew biblical name of the first son of Jacob by Zilpah, meaning "fortune." It is also the name of a prophet of King David.

145. GAMALIEL: Hebrew biblical name of a leader of the tribe of Manasseh, meaning "God is my reward." 

146. GEDALYA: "God is great." Hebrew biblical name of the governor of Judah appointed by Nebuchadnezzar.

147. GEMARYA: Hebrew biblical name of a messenger of King Hezekiah, meaning "God has accomplished."

148. GERA: Hebrew biblical name of one of the sons of Benjamin, probably meaning "carob bean."

149. GERSHOM: Hebrew biblical name of a son of Moses, meaning "exile." 

150. GERSHON: Hebrew biblical name of a son of Levi. The name is a variant of Gershom, meaning "exile."

151. GIDEON: Hebrew biblical name of one of the judges of Israel, meaning "hewer; one who cuts trees."

152. GILEAD: Biblical name of several characters and two place names, meaning "mound of testimony."

153. GOLIATH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Golyat, the Biblical name of the Philistine giant slain by David, meaning "exile." A shard of pottery unearthed by archaeologists digging at Tell es-Safi, bears two Proto-Semitic names (alwt and wlt) which are etymologically similar to Galyat/Golyat, Hebrew forms of Goliath. The shard dates to around 950 BC, very close to the time when the bible says Goliath lived. 

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