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Classic Names That Mean God

There are hundreds of names that mean God, many of them originating in ancient religious and scriptural sources such as the Bible.

Many of the most well-used names in English-speaking countries over the centuries have had God in their meaning. Elizabeth, John, Dorothy, and Michael and all their variations have meanings related to God.

Isabella and Elijah, both in the Top 10, are currently the most popular baby names that mean God. Along with Isabella and Elijah, other names meaning God in the US Top 100 include Daniel, Matthew, Jack, Eliza, Gabriel, and Theodore.

You can make your way through our complete list of Names That Mean God, or you can consult this hand-picked list of the best-known, most classic names with God meanings for baby girls and boys.

Here, the very best baby names for girls and boys with meanings related to God.

Elliot

Meaning: Jehovah is God

Origin:Anglicization of Elijah or Elias
62
Johanna

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:Hebrew
852
Theodosia

Meaning: giving to God

Origin:Greek
1131
Gabrielle

Meaning: God is my Strength

Origin:French, feminine variation of Gabriel
774
Arielle

Meaning: lion of God

Origin:French variation of Ariel
2497
Samantha

Meaning: told by God

Origin:Hebrew, feminization of Samuel
537
Gabriella

Meaning: God is my strength

Origin:Italian feminine variation of Gabriel
458
Thaddeus

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:Aramaic, meaning unclear, possibly from Theodore
238
Amadeus

Meaning: lover of God

Origin:Latin
253
Zeke

Meaning: God strengthens

Origin:Diminutive of Ezekiel
623
Zane

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:Possible variation of John
110
Lazarus

Meaning: God is my helper

Origin:Latinized Greek variation of Hebrew Eleazar
183
Atlas

Meaning: bearer of the heavens

Origin:Greek
23
Theo

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:Diminutive of Theodore
36
Tobias

Meaning: God is good

Origin:Greek from Hebrew
31
Caleb

Meaning: devotion to God

Origin:Hebrew
28
Zachary

Meaning: the Lord has remembered

Origin:Hebrew
30
Nathaniel

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:Hebrew
41
Raphael

Meaning: God has healed

Origin:Hebrew
70
Ezekiel

Meaning: God strengthens

Origin:Hebrew
89