200 Long Biblical Names for Baby Boys

If the pitter-patter of tiny feet is on the horizon and you're looking for a long, handsome biblical name for a baby boy, here are 200 options that fit the bill. Take your pick!

• Abdiel. Only mentioned in passing as the father of Ahi the Gadite in the Bible, Abdiel is better known as an angel who remains faithful to God in John Milton's epic poem "Paradise Lost".
• Abednego. In the Bible, Abednego is the Babylonian name of Azariah, one of three young men who were miraculously saved from destruction in King Nebuchadnezzar's fiery furnace (the other two being Shadrach and Meshach).
• Abidan. A somewhat obscure Old Testament judge name with two viable nicknames: Ab and Dan.
• Abiezer. A vaguely biblical name belonging to three minor characters in the Old Testament.
• Abijah. Borne by several biblical characters, male and female.
• Abimael. Popping up a few times in the biblical genealogies, this old scriptural appellation hasn't had much success in 21st-century America.
• Abishai. In the Old Testament, Abishai is one of King David's bravest soldiers as well as his nephew. As a baby name, Abishai remains a rare choice, except in American Jewish communities, where the name is typically spelled Avishai.
• Abraham. A biblical patriarch with presidential cred to boot.
• Absalom. Derived from the Hebrew "Avshalom", a compound of the elements av ("father") and shalom ("peace"), this name stands out for its beautiful meaning. The biblical bearer of the name, however, was not a particularly peaceful man, but the handsome third son of King David who rebelled against his father.
• Achaicus. A big, ponderous New Testament name that may take some growing into.
• Adaiah. A unisex baby name borne by no less than eight Old Testament men.
• Adonijah. In the biblical narrative, Adonijah is the debonair but ill-fated fourth son of King David. In the baby name world, much of Adonijah's appeal lies in its meaning ("God is my lord").
• Aeneas. For many Christians, the first association is the paralytic man who was miraculously healed by Peter in the New Testament. The name also has mythological significance, being the name of a Trojan hero in Greco-Roman mythology.
• Agabus. A New Testament prophet name that's yet to catch on as a baby name.
• Ahijah. A rarely heard biblical baby name belonging to an Old Testament prophet (and a number of minor biblical characters).
• Aijalon. Choose this gender-neutral biblical name with place name panache, and you'll be good even if your baby turns out not to be a girl.
• Alexander. This name has been borne by more than a dozen saints, a handful of popes, and a bunch of biblical figures (though not all of them were good guys).
• Alpheus. Borne by the father of Matthew and James; can also be spelled Alphaeus.
• Amaziah. The name of several people mentioned in the Bible, including King Amaziah, whose reign was a mixed bag.
• Amittai. In the Bible, this name belongs to the father of the prophet Jonah.
• Ananias. The name of several New Testament figures, all of whom we learn about in the Book of Acts. Our favorite Ananias? The disciple from Damascus!
• Andreas. The German version of Andrew.
• Apollos. With the mythological Apollo making waves on the baby name scene, sound-sibling Apollos could be next. As for its biblical connection, Apollos is borne in the New Testament by a colleague and contemporary of the apostle Paul.
• Armoni. A name borne in the Bible by one of King Saul's sons. The biblical Armoni's tragic death—he was hung by the men of Gibeon—detracts from its appeal, however. Fun fact: armoni and armo are Finnish words meaning "my mercy" and "mercy", respectively.
• Artemas. The mythological Artemis has already entered the baby name lexicon. Will the biblical Artemas follow suit?
• Asahel. This name belongs to several biblical characters, including the son of King David's sister Zeruiah.
• Asaiah. This name is borne by several biblical figures, including a servant of King Josiah of Judah and a prince of the tribe of Simeon.
• Augustus. Biblical, yes, but not Christian per se, this name is mentioned fleetingly in the Bible at the beginning of the well-known Christmas story recorded in Luke 2.
• Azaniah. In the Bible, Azaniah is only mentioned in passing as the father of a Levite a man whose name was on the reaffirmation of the covenant described in the Book of Nehemiah.
• Azarel. The name of multiple Old Testament figures.
• Azariah. Borne by several Old Testament characters, this ancient Hebrew name has been rediscovered by 21st-century parents, making its debut in the U.S. Top 1,000 in 2013.
• Barnabas. A dusty relic of a name from the New Testament, with an equally retro nickname (Barney).
• Bartholomew. A ponderous name belonging to one of the Twelve Apostles.
• Benaiah. Several people in the Bible share the name Benaiah, the most prominent of whom is the brave man who killed a lion in a pit on a snowy day.
• Benjamin. A biblical favorite with an impressive list of historical (as well as some contemporary) namesakes.
• Bezaleel. A variation of Bezalel.
• Bezalel. The most famous biblical Bezalel was a skilled craftsman and in charge of building both the Tabernacle and the Ark of the Covenant.
• Claudius. Though there are two men named Claudius in the Bible, most Christians will (hopefully) associate this name with Claudius Lysias, the military tribune who protected Paul from a group of hostile Jewish men in Jerusalem.
• Clement. The name of several saints and more than a dozen popes, this biblical boy's name does not lack religious history.
• Cleopas. This name comes from the New Testament, where it belongs to an early Christian who encountered the resurrected Jesus on the Road to Emmaus. Cleophas is an alternate spelling.
• Cleophas. See Cleopas.
• Cornelius. Despite its deep biblical roots, this frilly Latinate appellation is currently far from popular in the U.S.
• Crescens. This name makes a brief appearance in one of the Pauline epistles to Timothy.
• Daniel. One of those timeless, risk-free biblical baby names that seem universally appealing.
• Darius. The name of several ancient Persian kings, this name is also found in the Bible.
• Demetrius. Thinking about the silversmith who incited a riot against the apostle Paul in the city of Ephesus? Forget him, and let your son know his name was inspired by the other biblical Demetrius, a Christian man briefly commended by the apostle John in 3 John 1:12.
• Dionysius. While this name is definitely an acquired taste, it's got a solid biblical backbone via Dionysius the Areopagite, a first-century convert to Christianity who is today venerated as a saint by several Christian denominations.
• Ebenezer. A biblical (and contemporary) place name roughly translated as "stone of help", Ebenezer was once considered a perfectly fine baby name but is rarely heard in modern-day America.
• Eleazar. There are several men called Eleazar in the Bible, the most notable being Eleazar the High Priest).
• Eliakim. Several people in the Bible bear the name Eliakim, the most notable being Eliakim the son of Hilkiah and governor of King Hezekiah's palace.
• Eliezer. Several people in the Bible bear the name Eliezer, the most prominent being Abraham's loyal servant, Eliezer of Damascus.
• Elijah. If you're looking for a prophet name that will feel right at home on today's playgrounds, this ah-ending biblical boy name could be a good choice.
• Elimelech. See Elimelek.
• Elimelek. In the Bible, Elimelek is the name of Naomi's husband. Can also be spelled Elimelech.
• Elioenai. If this Old Testament name in its full form feels like too much for a little boy, you can always contract it to Eli until your son is ready to use the full version.
• Elishah. A doubly biblical name, Elishah appears in the Old Testament as both a place name and a personal name. Not to be confused with Elisha (the name of the prophet).
• Elishama. A biblical appellation borne by several minor characters in the Old Testament.
• Elishua. This name belongs to one of King David's sons in the Bible.
• Elkanah. The name of a couple of biblical characters, including the father of the prophet Samuel.
• Elnathan. If Nathan is too common for your taste, try Elnathan—it also occurs in the Bible!
• Emmanuel. A variation of Immanuel.
• Emmaus. This one is briefly mentioned in the Bible as the name of a village close to Jerusalem.
• Ephraim. In Genesis, Ephraim is the name of the second son of Joseph, one of the founders of the Twelve Tribes of Israel.
• Erastus. The name Erastus is mentioned three times in the Bible, but it's not clear if all three passages refer to the same early emissary of Jesus.
• Exodus. A high-wire act of a name for the intrepid baby namer.
• Ezekiel. An Old Testament prophet name rediscovered by millennial parents.
• Filippo. The Italian version of Philip.
• Gabriel. The name of the archangel who appears to the prophet Daniel has found new style currency in the 21st century.
• Gaddiel. In the Bible, Gaddiel is one of the Twelve Spies commissioned by Moses to scout out the land of Canaan.
• Gamaliel. A biblical name twice over: the Old Testament Gamaliel is a chief of the tribe of Manasseh, while the Gamaliel we read about in the New Testament is a first-century Jewish rabbi and a former teacher of the apostle Paul.
• Gedaliah. The name of a handful of minor biblical figures.
• Gershom. There are several men who don the name Gershom in the Bible, including the firstborn son of Moses and Zipporah as well as the eldest son of Levi.
• Gideon. This comeback name traces its biblical roots to the Book of Judges, where Gideon is the name of one of Israel's greatest leaders.
• Gilead. First and foremost a biblical region situated east of the Jordan River, but Gilead was also the name of a great-grandson of Joseph as well as a couple of other minor biblical characters.
• Giovanni. The Italian version of John.
• Hananiah. An ancient name with more than a dozen biblical bearers.
• Hanniel. If you like biblical names with the -iel ending but Daniel, Gabriel and Co. feel overdone, how about this Old Testament name?
• Hazael. In the Bible, the name Hazael belongs to one of the most powerful kings of Damascus.
• Hazaiah. A long, Z-powered baby name borrowed from a minor biblical figure mentioned in passing in the Book of Nehemiah.
• Hezekiah. The name of a righteous Old Testament king, Hezekiah is starting to get some attention from cutting-edge baby namers.
• Hilkiah. Several Hilkiahs appear in the Bible, the most prominent of whom is the Hilkiah the High Priest who found a lost copy of the Book of the Law.
• Immanuel. This faith-filled name comes in countless spelling variations; in the modern American context, Emmanuel seems to be the most common one.
• Isaiah. A beloved Old Testament prophet name.
• Issachar. In biblical circles, Issachar is best known as one of Jacob's twelve sons who lent their names to the Twelve Tribes of Israel.
• Jaasiel. The name of a couple of minor biblical characters.
• Jaaziah. Jaaziah is listed as a descendant of Merari the Levite in the Old Testament. Nothing more is known about him.
• Jaaziel. One of the many variations of the Old Testament name Jaasiel.
• Jacques. If you're a Francophile through-and-through, the French version of James might feel just right for your bébé.
• Jahaziel. The name of several biblical figures, including Jahaziel the Levite, a worship leader famous for delivering a divine message to King Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah.
• Jahleel. This name gets its biblical cred from belonging to the progenitor of a tribe called the Jahleelites, descendants Zebulun.
• Jahzeel. In the Bible, Jahzeel is one of the four sons of Naphtali and the patriarch of a family called the Jahzeelites.
• Janoah. The name of a biblical town located on the border of Ephraim.
• Japheth. A consonant-heavy choice borrowed from one of Noah's three sons.
• Jasiel. Another variation of Jaasiel.
• Jathniel. The name Jathniel is mentioned in passing in the Bible as a son of a temple guard called Meshelemiah.
• Jaziel. Yet another variation of Jaasiel.
• Jedaiah. Jedaiah was presumably a common name in the ancient Middle East, and several Jedaiahs pop up in the Bible.
• Jediael. A biblical name borne by a couple of minor Old Testament figures, with built-in nickname Jedi if you like—or not.
• Jedidiah. In the Bible, this is the "blessing" name God bestowed, through the prophet Nathan, on King David's son Solomon.
• Jehiel. The Old Testament is peppered with characters called Jehiel, but in the contemporary U.S., the name remains is rarity.
• Jemuel. All we know about the biblical Jemuel is that he was a son of the Old Testament Simeon (and therefore Jacob's grandson).
• Jeremiah. Famously associated with the Old Testament prophet, though there are also other men who bear the name Jeremiah in the Bible.
• Jeremy. A variation of Jeremiah.
• Jeriah. The name Jeriah makes a fleeting appearance in the Old Testament as one of Hebron's sons.
• Jericho. Need an elaborate biblical baby name that's not on every other expectant couple's shortlist but that's also not so unique that you'll get constantly get flak about your name choice? This biblical place name might hit the right note.
• Jeriel. Belonging to a minor Old Testament character, this scriptural boy's name could built on the popularity of other -iel names.
• Jerusalem. If place names are your thing, here's a unisex option steeped in biblical history.
• Jeshaiah. The name of multiple minor biblical figures.
• Jesiah. One of the transliterations of the biblical name Isshiah.
• Jeziel. Only mentioned in passing in the Old Testament as one of the valiant Benjamite warriors who helped David fight his battles.
• Johanan. The Bible features several with characters called Johanan, giving this name plenty of biblical cred.
• Johannes. John in a number of languages, including German, Dutch and Swedish.
• Jonathan. In the Bible, this is the name of the eldest son of King Saul and a close friend of David.
• Josiah. A popular boy's name with strong biblical credentials.
• Kadmiel. In the Bible, Kadmiel is the name of a Levite man whose "sons" returned from the Babylonian exile.
• Kemuel. A biblical moniker belonging by several minor Old Testament characters.
• Lazarus. The name of two characters in the New Testament, the first being a man whom Jesus raised from the dead in the town of Bethany near Jerusalem, 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 realize its potential.
• Lemuel. Mentioned briefly in Proverbs, all we know about the biblical Lemuel is that he was a king.
• Lucius. A long-neglected New Testament name that seems to be making a return.
• Maaseiah. This Old Testament name might be a bit too obscure for the first name spot, but could be middle name material...
• Magdiel. The name Magdiel makes a brief appearance in the Bible in reference to an Edomite chief.
• Malachi. The name of the author of the last book of the Old Testament has been zooming up the charts. What do you think of it?
• Manasseh. Manasseh is the name of Joseph's firstborn son in Genesis. The wicked fourteenth king of Judah, also called Manasseh, may give parents pause, however.
• Mattaniah. Virtually unheard of in the contemporary U.S., the name Mattaniah is shared by several minor characters in the Bible.
• Mattheus. The name of the apostle Matthew in Latin.
• Matthew. A New Testament name borne by one of the Twelve Apostles.
• Matthias. Matthias figures in the Acts of the Apostles as the man chosen by Jesus's disciples to fill the place of Judas Iscariot.
• Matthieu. The French version of Matthew.
• Melchizedek. An Old Testament name probably best left in the Bible...
• Memphis. Memphis may be a city in Tennessee, but it's also the name of an ancient Egyptian mentioned in the Bible. As a baby name, Memphis has been used for boys and girls alike.
• Meshach. One of the three men who miraculously emerged from King Nebuchadnezzar's blazing furnace unharmed.
• Messiah. Who would've guessed that Messiah, once completely off-limits as a baby name, would become a mainstay on the American popularity charts in the 21st century?
• Methuselah. A long name and a long-lived biblical figure: Methuselah had the longest lifespan of all those given in the Bible, dying at 969 years old.
• Micaiah. Yet another name borrowed from an Old Testament prophet; not to be confused with the prophet of the Book of Micah. As a baby name, Micaiah has been used for both boys and girls.
• Michael. A solid classic that has stood the test of time.
• Mishael. The Hebrew name of Meshach.
• Mizraim. In the Bible, Mizraim is the second son of Ham and the ancestor of the people who settled in ancient Egypt.
• Mordecai. Prominently featured in the Book of Esther, the biblical Mordecai was Esther's cousin as well as her adoptive father, known for his desire to fight for the rights of the Jewish people in the Achaemenid Empire.
• Mordechai. A variation of Mordecai.
• Nahshon. Whether your spell it Nahshon or Naasson, this name has a solid biblical backbone, being the name of the brother-in-law of Aaron and an ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ.
• Naphtali. Best known as one of Jacob's twelve sons who gave their names to the Twelve Tribes of Israel.
• Nathanael. Borne in the Gospel of John by one of Jesus' disciples, the name Nathanael is not mentioned in the other Gospels, but many scripture scholars maintain that Nathanael and Bartholomew were one and the same.
• Nathaniel. The modern version of Nathanael.
• Nazareth. A striking baby name possibility borrowed from Jesus's hometown.
• Nehemiah. A long-lost Old Testament boy name that's making a comeback.
• Nekoda. A Japanese surname that doubles as a biblical baby name: In the Old Testament, Nekoda refers to a family of temple servants.
• Nethaniah. A name shared by several minor biblical figures.
• Neziah. In the Bible, Neziah refers to an ancestor of temple workers who returned to the Promised Land from exile in Babylon. As a baby name, Neziah has so far escaped the spotlight.
• Nicanor. Borne by one of the leaders of the early Christian church listed in the Acts of the Apostles.
• Nicholas. The modern English version of Nicolas.
• Nicodemus. In the Bible, this name belongs to a Pharisee who became a follower of Jesus and who was one of the two men who took down and embalmed the body of Jesus after his crucifixion.
• Nicolas. In the Bible, this name belongs to one of leaders of the early Christian church in Jerusalem. Outside the Bible, there's St. Nicolas of Myra, an early Christian bishop who loved to give presents and who is widely considered the prototype of the modern Santa Claus.
• Nicolaus. The Latin, German and Greek equivalent of the English Nicholas.
• Obadiah. A nod to the author of the shortest book of the Old Testament (the Book of Obadiah).
• Onesimus. This one has a solid biblical namesake in the early Christian convert Onesimus, but might be a stretch for wearability.
• Othniel. An offbeat but not completely unheard-of baby name borne by the first of the biblical Judges in the Old Testament.
• Peniel. Whether you choose to spell it Peniel or Penuel, this name has biblical cred as the site of Jacob's struggle with an angel.
• Phanuel. Phanuel is only briefly mentioned in the Bible as the father of the prophetess Anna.
• Philemon. Despite its deep biblical roots and appealing meaning ("loving"), Philemon hasn't managed to gain fans in 21st-century America.
• Philippe. Philip à la française.
• Phillip. A variation of Philip.
• Phineas. Some people will always think of the cartoon character when they hear the name Phineas, but for others, it's a multifaceted name that has both biblical bona fides (being a variation of the Old Testament name Phinehas) and a mythological connection (if you consider it a variant of Phineus, a Greek mythological character).
• Phinehas. This name has a lot going for it: literary underpinnings, a biblical backstory, and most importantly, potential for the fetching nickname Finn.
• Rephael. Not to be confused with Raphael, the name Rephael appears in the Bible as one of Shemaiah's sons, who were gatekeepers of the Temple in the time of David.
• Salomon. A variation of Solomon.
• Samuel. A permanent resident on baby name charts for decades, Samuel might be perfect if you're looking for a Bible-inspired S-name without a time stamp.
• Santiago. The name of the apostle James in Spanish.
• Shadrach. One of the three men who emerged from Nebuchadnezzar's furnace unscathed.
• Shaphan. A long, exotic-sounding biblical name belonging to King Josiah's scribe.
• Shillem. In the Bible, Shillem is one of the sons of Naphtali and the progenitor of a tribe called the Shillemites.
• Silvanus. An ancient Latin name from the New Testament that may or may not be linked to the Latin word "silva", meaning forest.
• Simeon. A variation of Simon.
• Solomon. The name of a biblical king famous for his wisdom, wealth and power. Add in a beautiful meaning ("peace", derived from the Hebrew word shalom), and there's a lot to like about this one.
• Stephan. A variation of Stephen; well-established in German-speaking countries.
• Stephen. The name of the first Christian martyr was a hugely popular choice for baby boys in mid-century America but would undoubtedly sound a bit outdated on today's playgrounds.
• Tertius. This name traces its biblical origins to the Epistle to the Romans, where a man called Tertius identifies himself as the scribe to whom Paul dictated the Epistle.
• Thaddeus. In the Bible, Thaddeus is one of the original twelve apostles.
• Theophilus. An alternative to the comeback star Theodore, Theophilus appears in the Bible as the name of the addressee of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.
• Tiberias. A compelling baby name possibility that takes its inspiration from the Sea of Tiberias, which is also known as the Sea of Galilee. Don't confuse this with Tiberius, though, which is the name of the reigning Roman emperor during Jesus' public ministry and his execution.
• Tiberius. The name of an emperor mentioned in the New Testament.
• Timotheus. The good old Timothy with a Latin/Greek flair.
• Timothy. Do you like both biblical names and nature-inspired names? Timothy checks both boxes!
• Tobiah. An alternative to Tobias—with a less appealing biblical bearer.
• Tobias. One of the key figures in The Book of Tobit, which is included in some but not all Christian canons, Tobias has had considerable success as a boy's name in many European countries.
• Tychicus. A biblical name from the New Testament.
• Urijah. A variation of Uriah.
• Uzziah. Here's an underused option that could be quite the find if you're striving for originality. As for the biblical link, the name is borne in the Old Testament by the tenth king of Judah.
• Uzziel. This is the name of several Old Testament characters, the most famous being the uncle of the prophet Aaron.
• Zacchaeus. A venerable name rarely seen outside of the Bible. Can also be spelled Zaccheus.
• Zaccheus. See Zacchaeus.
• Zachariah. A variation of Zechariah.
• Zachary. In some translations of the Bible, Zechariah appears as Zachary.
• Zebadiah. A common name in the Bible; an uncommon baby name in the contemporary U.S.
• Zebedee. Borrowed from the father of the apostles James and John. Bonus: the zippy nickname Zeb.
• Zebulon. A variation of Zebulun, last current in colonial times.
• Zebulun. One of the sons of Jacob and the founder of the Tribe of Zebulun, Zebulun does check the "biblical" box but has yet to find favor with the new crop of Christian parents.
• Zechariah. The name of an Old Testament prophet and the author of the Book of Zechariah.
• Zedekiah. Meaning "the Lord is just", Zedekiah is the name of several biblical characters, the most famous being King Zedekiah, whose reign ended in the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem. Major attraction: the cool nickname Zed.
• Zephaniah. The name of several Old Testament characters, including the famous prophet who prophesied in the days of Josiah and authored the Book of Zephaniah.
• Zuriel. This name is mentioned in passing in the Bible as a leader of the Merarite clan.