The list of biblical baby boy names that start with L is not long, but it's not the quantity that counts! Style stars Lucas and Levi are popular among parents looking for fresh biblical names, while parents with a taste for the traditional and unswerving have a solid choice in Luke. The other biblical L-names aren't used in big numbers but might appeal to parents who are searching for a distinctive, but still biblical, name for their son.
Whether your dream name is a well-established biblical baby name or an under-the-radar choice that's yet to hit the mainstream, we've got ideas for every taste. So sit back and scroll down—you just might find the perfect L-name for your little blessing here.
The Latin version of Luke has taken the American baby name scene by storm, and no wonder: it's got a solid biblical backbone, but it feels more substantial than the monosyllabic Luke. On top of that, Lucas has plenty of international appeal, and it's been riding the wave of popularity in several European countries for quite a while now. In some countries, it's commonly spelled with a "k" (Lukas).
The most famous biblical Levi is the Old Testament patriarch, one of the twelve sons of Jacob and Leah, who became the ancestor of the Israelite tribe of Levi. But if you're looking for a New Testament name for your baby boy, Levi still qualifies: in several popular versions of the Bible, Levi is the name of the apostle Matthew before he became one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. With its strong biblical pedigree, combined with its short but appealing modern sound, this charming L-name is bound to continue popping up on new birth certificates for years to come.
If you like your baby names short and succinct, the streamlined Luke might be perfect. And of course, its biblical credentials are impeccable, with Luke the Evangelist being the most prolific author of the New Testament.
This name comes from the New Testament, where it's borne by two characters, the first being Lazarus of Bethany whom Jesus raised from the dead, and the second being a beggar in one of Jesus' parables described in the Gospel of Luke. As a baby name, Lazarus has yet to capture widespread notice.
Lucius is a no-longer neglected New Testament name that comes from the Latin word for "light" and that has a solid biblical namesake in Lucius of Cyrene, a figure of the early Christian church.
Linus is perhaps most commonly associated with the fictional Linus from the Peanuts, or the Nobel Prize winning chemist Linus Pauling, but yes, Linus also figures in the Bible as a friend of Paul's. And let's not forget St. Linus, the second pope in Catholic history (who may or may not have been the same person as the one mentioned in the New Testament).
Laban figures in the Bible as the conniving brother of Isaac's wife Rebekah and the father of Leah and Rachel. Outside the Bible, it's perhaps best known as a French surname.
The name Lael makes a brief appearance in the Old Testament as the father of the Gershonite leader Eliasaph. As a modern baby name, Lael would be equally appropriate for either gender.
For some, this name first brings to mind the wicked descendant of Cain. Forget him, and let your child know he was named after the other biblical Lamech, the descendant of Seth and father of Noah.
Lemuel is the name of a little-known biblical king mentioned briefly in the Old Testament. Despite sharing the ending sound of the hugely popular Samuel, Lemuel remains an under-the-radar choice.
This short Old Testament boy name comes with a lot of baggage (sorry, couldn't resist). You'll probably be better off picking one of the other L-names on this list!