10 Biblical Boy Names Starting With O

Biblical boy names starting with O

Looking for a biblical name for your offspring? How about an O-name? Here are 10 options for your oh-so-sweet son:

Ozias

Most often seen as a variation of Uzziah, the name of the tenth king of the ancient Kingdom of Judah.

Obadiah

One of the twelve Minor Prophets of the Old Testament and the author of the Book of Obadiah.

Obed

Rarely heard on today's playgrounds, the name Obed is shared by several men in the Bible, the most famous of whom is probably Boaz and Ruth's son Obed, who is the future father of Jesse and grandfather of King David. He is also named as an ancestor Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Luke.

Oshea

Another name for Hoshea, the son of Nun, whom Moses sent to spy out the land of Canaan and whose name he changed from Hoshea (or Oshea) to Joshua.

Omri

The name of several biblical figures, including the notorious sixth King of Israel.

Othniel

Uncommon but perfectly legit, this name belongs to the first Judge of Israel in the Bible.

Oded

A doubly scriptural name, Oded is borne by two characters in the Old Testament, the first being a prophet from Samaria, and the second being the father of the prophet Azariah.

Ohad

All we know about the biblical Ohad is that he was a son of the Old Testament Simeon (and, consequently, Jacob's grandson).

Onesimus

This one has a solid biblical namesake in the New Testament figure Onesimus, but might be a stretch for wearability.

Ophir

A biblical name twice over, this name belongs to both a biblical character and a biblical place: the biblical figure is mentioned in passing as a son of Joktan; the place is featured prominently throughout the Old Testament and is famous for its gold.