Christian baby names with meanings
Christian names are drawn from the Bible and the lives of saints — classic names like David, Michael, Noah, Grace and Mary that have been loved for generations in the West and beyond. This page collects 525 Christian names — 243 for boys, 268 for girls and 14 for unisex — with every meaning and gender shown at a glance, so you can shortlist the ones that speak to you.
Among the most popular Christian boy names are Noah, Ethan, Ryan, James, while top girl picks include Emma, Olivia, Sophia, Ava. Names are ordered by popularity rank, with classics and rising favourites mixed together.
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Popular Christian names
The most popular Christian names first, with meaning, origin and gender for easy comparison.
| Name | Meaning | Origin | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noah | Rest, comfort | Christian | boy |
| Emma | Whole, universal | Christian | girl |
| Olivia | Olive tree, peace | Christian | girl |
| Ethan | Strong, firm | Christian | boy |
| Sophia | Wisdom | Christian | girl |
| Ryan | Little king | Christian | boy |
| Ava | Life, bird | Christian | girl |
| James | Supplanter | Christian | boy |
| John | God is gracious | Christian | boy |
| Amelia | Work, effort, striving | Christian | girl |
| Daniel | God is my judge | Christian | boy |
| Charlotte | Free man | Christian | girl |
| Gabriel | God is my strength | Christian | boy |
| Elijah | My God is Yahweh | Christian | boy |
| Evelyn | Wished for, hazelnut | Christian | girl |
| David | Beloved | Christian | boy |
| Isabella | God is my oath, beautiful | Christian | girl |
| Samuel | Heard by God | Christian | boy |
| Joseph | God increases | Christian | boy |
| Luke | Bringer of light | Christian | boy |
| Leo | Lion | Christian | boy |
| Alexander | Defender of men | Christian | boy |
| Alexa | Defender of men | Christian | girl |
| Omar | Long-lived, flourishing | Christian | boy |
| Avery | Elf counsel, wise | Christian | unisex |
| Riley | Courageous, valiant | Christian | unisex |
| Jordan | Flowing down | Christian | unisex |
| Alexis | Defender of men | Christian | unisex |
| Morgan | Sea-born, bright | Christian | unisex |
| Casey | Brave in battle | Christian | unisex |
| Taylor | Tailor, cutter of cloth | Christian | unisex |
| Aaron | High mountain, exalted | Christian | boy |
| Abel | Breath, fleeting | Christian | boy |
| Abraham | Father of many nations | Christian | boy |
| Adam | Man, of the earth | Christian | boy |
| Adrian | From Hadria, dark one | Christian | boy |
| Alan | Handsome, cheerful | Christian | boy |
| Albert | Noble and bright | Christian | boy |
| Alfred | Elf counsel, wise | Christian | boy |
| Ambrose | Immortal, divine | Christian | boy |
| Andrew | Manly, brave | Christian | boy |
| Anthony | Priceless, praiseworthy | Christian | boy |
| Arthur | Noble bear | Christian | boy |
| Augustine | Great, magnificent | Christian | boy |
| Austin | Great, majestic | Christian | boy |
| Bartholomew | Son of the furrow | Christian | boy |
| Barnabas | Son of encouragement | Christian | boy |
| Barnaby | Son of consolation | Christian | boy |
| Benedict | Blessed | Christian | boy |
| Benjamin | Son of the right hand | Christian | boy |
| Bernard | Brave as a bear | Christian | boy |
| Bertram | Bright raven | Christian | boy |
| Blake | Black, pale | Christian | boy |
| Bradley | Broad meadow | Christian | boy |
| Brendan | Prince, brave | Christian | boy |
| Brian | Noble, strong | Christian | boy |
| Bruce | From the willow land | Christian | boy |
| Bryce | Son of a nobleman | Christian | boy |
| Caleb | Wholehearted, faithful | Christian | boy |
| Cameron | Crooked nose, bent | Christian | boy |
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Christian baby names FAQ
What are popular Christian baby boy names?
Popular Christian boy names include Noah, Ethan, Ryan, James. There are 243 Christian boy names in our collection, each with its meaning and origin shown in the table below.
What are popular Christian baby girl names?
Popular Christian girl names include Emma, Olivia, Sophia, Ava. You will find 268 Christian girl names in the list below, sorted by popularity with meanings included.
What does Christian origin mean in baby names?
Christian names are drawn from the Bible and the lives of saints — classic names like David, Michael, Noah, Grace and Mary that have been loved for generations in the West and beyond.