Biblical Boy Names Starting With A

Expecting a baby boy and looking for a Bible-inspired name that starts with the letter A? Here are 79 biblical appellations that all start with the first letter of the alphabet.

1. Alexander. This classic name has been borne by several saints, a handful of popes, and a bunch of biblical figures (though not all of them were good guys).
2. Asher. If you're looking for an old, biblical boy name that's perfectly in step with current trends, try Asher, which belongs in the Bible to one of Jacob's twelve sons. The meaning of Asher, "happy", adds to its appeal, too!
3. Andrew. The name of one of the Twelve Apostles, Andrew is a classic biblical name that has seen plenty of use in secular circles as well.
4. Aaron. If you're after a well-trodden prophet name from the Old Testament, Aaron fits the bill.
5. Adam. Given Adam's importance in the Judeo-Christian narrative, it's hardly surprising so many American parents have bestowed this Old Testament appellation on their sons.
6. Adriel. A relative newcomer to the baby name scene in the U.S., the name Adriel is borne in the Bible by the husband of Merab, one of King Saul's two daughters.
7. Abel. Abel is short, simple and has a lovely sound, but the biblical Abel's tragic death will undoubtedly put a damper on the name for many Christian parents.
8. Abraham. This impeccable biblical choice comes with a presidential pedigree to boot.
9. Aziel. Music-minded parents, take note: this name is borne in the Bible by a Levite musician.
10. Augustus. Although not a very meaningful name for Christians per se, this name appears in the Bible once, at the beginning of the well-known Christmas story recounted in Luke 2.
11. Asa. This name has several areas of appeal: it is short and simple, it has scriptural cred via King Asa of Judah, and it comes with literary overtones having appeared as a character in numerous works of fiction.
12. Ariel. Forget mermaids! Ariel, a common male given name in Israel, has deep Judeo-Christian roots: it is used as a symbolic name for Jerusalem in the Old Testament.
13. Abram. Meaning "exalted father", Abram was Abraham's original name before God renamed Abraham ("father of many").
14. Amos. Who else thinks it's criminal this Old Testament prophet name isn't getting more baby name love?
15. Abdiel. In the Bible, Abdiel is only mentioned in passing as the father of Ahi the Gadite. Outside the Bible, Abdiel is known as an angel who remains faithful to God in John Milton's epic poem "Paradise Lost".
16. Azariah. Belonging to several Old Testament characters, this ancient Hebrew name has found some favor with the new generation of moms and dads, entering the Top 1000 Boy Names in the U.S. in 2013.
17. Abner. After being uncool for a long time, this Old Testament name is finally shedding off its hillbilly image and gaining traction again.
18. Adiel. A vaguely biblical name belonging to several minor figures in the Old Testament.
19. Andreas. This is the name of the apostle Andrew in a number of Germanic languages.
20. Asaiah. This charming A-name belongs to several biblical figures, including a prince of the tribe of Simeon and a servant of King Josiah of Judah.
21. Armoni. In the Bible, Armoni is one of King Saul's sons. The biblical Armoni's tragic end—he was hung by the men of Gibeon—may put Christian parents off, however.
22. Aram. This name belongs to one place and several minor figures in the Bible. As a given name, Aram has yet to catch on in the U.S.
23. Adin. A surname, a variation of Aiden, as well as a Bible-inspired moniker mentioned in passing as the name of a man whose "sons" returned to the Promised Land from the Babylonian exile.
24. Abimael. Cropping up a few times in the biblical genealogies, this old biblical name is rarely heard in the U.S.
25. Abiel. With potential for the retro-cool nickname Abe, the name of King Saul's grandfather feels more baby-ready now than ever.
26. Ananias. For some, this name summons the cunning husband of Sapphira from the Book of Acts. For others, it's the name a high priest who presided during the trials of Paul. But fret not, the Bible also features a third, more likeable Ananias: a disciple named Ananias from Damascus.
27. Amaziah. This name belongs to several biblical figures, including the somewhat controversial ninth king of Judah, whom we learn about in the Old Testament.
28. Azel. A short, zippy name that belongs to both a biblical place and one of the descendants of King Saul mentioned in 1 Chronicles.
29. Asaph. The name of several people mentioned in the Bible, the most famous of whom is probably the Levite musician who lent his name to The Psalms of Asaph.
30. Aeneas. For many Christians, Aeneas first brings to mind the paralyzed man who, according to the New Testament, was miraculously healed by Peter. The name also has mythological significance, appearing as a Trojan hero in Greco-Roman mythology.
31. Abishai. Abishai may not be a common given name in America, but it does deliver a biblical punch, being the name one of King David's bravest soldiers prominently featured in the Old Testament.
32. Ara. The name of a descendant of Asher only mentioned in passing in the Old Testament.
33. Apollos. The mythological Apollo has already emerged as a modern baby name. Will the biblical name Apollos, borne in the New Testament by a colleague and contemporary of Paul, follow suit?
34. Aquila. Associated with the early Christian missionary couple "Priscilla and Aquila" mentioned several times in the New Testament, Aquila also carries a nature meaning: turns out, it means "eagle" in Latin.
35. Asahel. This is the name of several biblical personages, including one of King David's nephews. While this name may sound a bit odd to contemporary English-speakers, it was considered a perfectly fine name for American baby boys back in the 1700s and 1800s.
36. Amram. In the Bible, Amram is the father of Moses, Aaron and Miriam. Today, Amram is at home as a Jewish surname.
37. Aran. Like many short names, this name claims multiple possible origins. As for its biblical background, Aran makes a brief appearance in the Old Testament as one Dishan's two sons (the other being Uz).
38. Asriel. This one makes a brief appearance in the biblical genealogies in the Old Testament. As a baby name, Asriel has largely escaped American parents' notice.
39. Abijah. This name belongs to several biblical characters, male and female.
40. Adonijah. This is the name of the handsome but ill-fated fourth son of King David. As a baby name, much of Adonijah's appeal lies in its meaning ("God is my Lord").
41. Abednego. In the Bible, Abednego is the Babylonian name of Azariah, a brave young man who was miraculously saved from destruction in King Nebuchadnezzar's blazing furnace. In the baby name world, Abednego remains a rarity.
42. Adlai. This name makes a fleeting appearance in the Old Testament as the father of Shaphat, one of King David's herdsmen. As a baby name, Adlai also has a presidential edge via Adlai Stevenson, the 23rd vice president of the United States.
43. Ardon. The name of several contemporary places in Europe and Asia, Ardon also counts as a biblical name, making a brief appearance in the Old Testament as a descendant of Hezron.
44. Ami. The name Ami is mentioned in passing in the Old Testament as one of King Solomon's servants whose descendants returned from the Babylonian exile in Ezra 2. The biggest downside: the similarity to the feminine given name Amy.
45. Abdi. This name may be seen as a spelling variation of Abdiel, but Abdi is also a biblical name in its own right (the Bible features three different Abdis).
46. Amad. This name is only mentioned in passing in the Bible as the name of a town given to the tribe of Asher.
47. Ammiel. This name belongs to several minor biblical characters.
48. Anan. Anan is mentioned in passing in the Old Testament as one of the Israelites who, together with Nehemiah, sealed the renewed covenant after the return from Babylon.
49. Ashan. An ancient city mentioned a few times in the Bible.
50. Azarel. This biblical name is borne by several minor figures in the Old Testament.
51. Absalom. Derived from the Hebrew "Avshalom", a compound of the elements av ("father") and shalom ("peace"), this name stands out for its appealing meaning. The biblical Absalom, however, was not a particularly peaceful man, but the debonair third son of King David who eventually rebelled against his father.
52. Achim. This A-name appears in Matthew's genealogy of Joseph, Jesus's earthly father.
53. Adaiah. The Bible is filled with characters called Adaiah, giving this name plenty of biblical cred.
54. Amzi. If you're looking for a short, to-the-point Old Testament boy name, Amzi delivers.
55. Abdon. In the Old Testament, this name belongs to both a city and several minor characters.
56. Abidan. This somewhat obscure Old Testament judge name is made more accessible by the nicknames Ab and Dan.
57. Abiezer. This vaguely scriptural appellation is borne by three minor Old Testament characters.
58. Abiud. This boy name comes from the New Testament, where it belongs to an ancestor of Joseph.
59. Achaicus. Another New Testament name, Achaicus belongs to a Corinthian Christian who, together with a few other men, carried a letter to the apostle Paul.
60. Adar. Biblically, Adar refers not to a person but the twelfth month of the religious year in the Old Testament. As a baby name, Adar also has sci-fi cred having appeared as a character name in both Star Wars and Battlestar Galactica.
61. Agabus. This A-name is virtually unknown in the U.S., despite having deep biblical roots (in the Bible, Agabus is an early Christian as well as a prophet).
62. Ahian. The name Ahian is mentioned in passing in the Old Testament as a descendant of Manasseh, Joseph's eldest son.
63. Ahijah. This unusual biblical boy name is borne by an Old Testament prophet (as well as a number of lesser-known biblical figures).
64. Aijalon. Whether you choose to spell it with or without an I (Ajalon), this biblical place name does double duty: it can be used for both boys and girls.
65. Ajalon. A spelling variation of Aijalon.
66. Almon. Almon, the name of an ancient city mentioned a few times in Scripture, is also a modern place name, a surname, and a baby name with a somewhat retro feel.
67. Alpheus. The father of Matthew and James sports a name that has failed to appeal to modern parents.
68. Alvah. Still occasionally inked on birth certificates at the beginning of the 20th century, this biblical place and tribal name has all but vanished from the modern baby naming lexicon.
69. Alvan. This rarely heard given name gives off distinct vintage vibes. As for its biblical connection, Alvan makes a brief appearance in the Old Testament as the first son of Shobal.
70. Amasa. This is the name of two Old Testament characters, the first being King David's nephew and an army commander who was brutally dispatched by his own cousin, and the second being one of four courageous Ephraimite leaders who put their lives at risk by joining the prophet Oded in his plea to the Israeli Army to return the prisoners they had taken from Judah.
71. Amittai. All we know about the biblical Amittai is that he was the father of the prophet Jonah.
72. Amoz. Not to be confused with Amos, Amoz with a Z is the father of prophet Isaiah in the Old Testament.
73. Aner. You rarely hear this one outside the Old Testament.
74. Arad. A biblical and contemporary place name, as well as a Jewish surname, Arad is rarely used as a baby name these days.
75. Arnon. The name of a biblical river doubles as an intriguing baby name possibility and an alternative to Arnold.
76. Artemas. With the mythological Artemis making headway, the biblical Artemas could be next. In the Bible, the name Artemas is borne by an early follower of Jesus mentioned in the Epistle to Titus.
77. Ater. Your son will be one-of-a-kind and you want to give him a name that's equally unique? This name is about as rare as it gets, and it also appears, albeit briefly, in the Bible (in reference to a man whose "sons" returned to their homeland following their release from captivity in Babylon).
78. Azaniah. A long, ornate biblical name made more wearable by the cool nickname Aza. Biblically, Azaniah was the father of a Levite a man whose seal was on the renewed covenant with the Lord described in the Book of Nehemiah.
79. Azor. The last name on our list, Azor, appears in Matthew's account of the genealogy of Joseph, Jesus' earthly father.