There are TONS of names in the Bible! That’s why my list hits on the most prominent names and those that have impacted American culture. I only included names of people referenced in the Bible; I don’t include place names (like Zion, Eden, etc.) or other words that could work as names (like Olive, Jasper). One other thing to note: in comparison to male names, female names mentioned in the Bible are pretty sparse. You’ll notice this list is dominated by male names.
Scroll below for Classic, Trendy, Lesser Used, Unique, and Simply Un-usable Biblical Names! Let me know what you think, and feel free to add names or ask questions in the comments section.
Classic Biblical Names | ||
| These are names that have stood the test of time in America, maintaining frequent use throughout the past century (and longer!). They will never sound dated. | ||
 Aaron Abraham Adam Andrew Benjamin Daniel David Gabriel Jacob Jesse John Jonathan Joseph Luke Mark Matthew Michael Paul Peter Philip Samuel Stephen Thomas Timothy |  Abigail Anna Elizabeth Esther Leah Lydia (both classic & trendy) Mary Naomi (both classic & trendy) Rachel Rebecca Ruth Sarah | |
Trendy Biblical Names | ||
| These are names that are showing a strong increase in popularity in recent years, but don't have a stable record of showing popularity in the past. They sound fresh and modern, but also have strong roots. | ||
Asher Caleb Elijah, Elisha Ezekiel Ezra Isaac Isaiah Israel Jared Jeremiah Joel Jonah Josiah Judah Jude Levi Malachi Micah Nehemiah Noah Omar Saul Seth Simon Titus | Chloe Delilah Hannah Phoebe | |
Lesser-Used Biblical Names | ||
| Not popular enough to be described as "trendy," these choices are familiar and a little more distinct. | ||
Abram (ABE-rum) Felix Gideon Moses Solomon Zecharaiah, Zacharaiah | Deborah Eve Joanna Martha Miriam Priscilla Tabitha | |
Unique Biblical Names | ||
| It's exactly what it sounds like—these are names that are rarely used today, but still have some potential. Most of these names are actually around the 950+ mark in rank, meaning that they are just barely in the top 1,000 names in the U.S. | ||
Amos Boaz Cornelius Hezekiah Japheth Lucius Obadiah Reuben Simeon Thaddeus Tobiah | Eunice Salome Suzanna | |
Simply Un-usable Biblical Names | ||
| I couldn't resist posting these taboo and/or humorous names from the Bible. There are plenty more where these came from, too—some of the ancient Hebrew names are quite funny sounding to our ears today. | ||
Ahab Cain Goliath Judas Nimrod | Dorcas Jezebel | |
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