What are some saint names for Christian baby boys?

Many saint names for Christian baby boys carry deep significance and a rich history. Examples include Anthony (Saint Anthony of Padua), Benedict (Saint Benedict of Nursia), Christopher (Saint Christopher), and Francis (Saint Francis of Assisi). Other popular choices are George, John, Joseph, and Luke.

Are there Christian baby boy names that are also popular in other cultures?

Yes, many Christian baby boy names enjoy cross-cultural popularity, making them versatile and widely recognized worldwide. Names like Daniel, Samuel, Alexander, David, and Gabriel transcend cultural boundaries, cherished not only within Christian communities but also among Jews, Muslims, and various other cultures globally.

What are some short Christian baby boy names?

There are several meaningful options for short Christian baby boy names, rooted in biblical significance. Examples include Ain, meaning merciful, Cid, denoting God, Ea, meaning fire, Eli, denoting my God is Yahweh, John, meaning Yahweh is gracious, and Paul, meaning small.

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970 Christianity Baby Boy Names Starting With Letter D

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Last Updated on Aug 23, 2023

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Daniel	Boy	God is my judge
David	Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Dylan	Boy	To tide; To flow
Dominic	Boy	Belonging to God
Declan	Boy	Full of goodness
Diego	Boy	Teacher; Saint; Supplanter
Dawson	Boy	Son of David; Beloved; Uncle
Damien	Boy	Master; To tame; Divine power
Derek	Boy	The people's ruler
Dante	Boy	Steadfast; Enduring

Desmond	Boy	One from South Munster
Donovan	Boy	Brown-haired chieftain; Dark
Damon	Boy	To tame; Agile
Deacon	Boy	Servant; Messenger
Dominick	Boy	Belonging to God
Dalton	Boy	Settlement in valley
Dexter	Boy	Right-handed; Skilled; One who dyes
Dariel	Boy	Open; From Airelle
Danny	Boy	God is my judge
Davis	Boy	Son of David; Beloved; Uncle

Dorian	Boy	Gift; Of Doris; Child of the sea
Donald	Boy	One who rules the world
Derrick	Boy	Ruler of the people
Duke	Boy	Leader
Dillon	Boy	A loyal or faithful one
Dario	Boy	Possessing goodness
Dani	Girl	God is my judge
Douglas	Boy	Dark river; Dark water
Dane	Boy	The one from Denmark; Valley dweller
Dilan	Boy	Heart; Compassionate; Tide; Flow

Deandre	Boy	Manly; Masculine
Damir	Boy	Peace giver; Steel; Iron; Conscience
Davion	Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Dominik	Boy	Belonging to the Lord; Our Lord
Dimitri	Boy	Earth lover; Follower of Demeter
Davian	Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Duncan	Boy	Brown battle
Danilo	Boy	God is a judge
Dion	Boy	Sky; Shine; Greek God of wine
Draven	Boy	Hunter; Child of shadows; Of the raven

Dwayne	Boy	Dark; Black; Little dark one
Draco	Boy	Dragon; Serpent
Deklan	Boy	Man of prayer; Full of goodness
Dovid	Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Dov	Boy	A bear; Mighty
Deshawn	Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Destin	Unisex	Fate; Destiny; Fortune
Damion	Boy	One who tames
Devonte	Boy	Devoted; To fight for justice; Fortune teller.
Dev	Unisex	God; Bee; Calf; Dark little one

Donte	Boy	Enduring; Hard
Don	Boy	Dark Brown; Chief; Noble; Ruler of the world
Davi	Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Dezmond	Boy	South Munster
Deven	Unisex	Descendant of Damhán; Calf; Fawn; Little dark one; Lord of gods
Denis	Boy	Follower of Dionysius; Of Zeus;
Domingo	Boy	Belonging to God
Damarion	Boy	Sea of bitterness; Wished for child; Rebellious
Domenic	Boy	Belonging to God
Duane	Boy	Dark; Swarthy; Little dark one

Diesel	Boy	People; Gift of God
Dashawn	Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Dan	Boy	God is my judge; A Dane; Valley
Devante	Boy	Fighter of wrongs; To fight for justice
Dwight	Boy	Tree of Zeus
Dandre	Boy	A strong man; Manly; Masculine
Drayden	Boy	Farmstead near a portage or slope used for dragging downloads
Dave	Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Dewayne	Boy	Dark; Swarthy; Little dark one
Domenico	Boy	Belonging to God

Deshaun	Boy	God is gracious
Dillan	Boy	Son of the sea; Tide; Flow
Dontae	Boy	Enduring; Everlasting
Daemon	Boy	Loyal; Godlike; Provider; Guardian spirit
Domonic	Unisex	Belonging to God; Of the Lord
Davonte	Boy	Defender; Beloved; River
Donavan	Boy	Dark; Brown
Daven	Unisex	Descendant of Damháin; Uncle; Beloved
Donatello	Boy	Gift of God; Given
Demian	Boy	To tame; Master; Conquer

Dietrich	Boy	Ruler of the people; Keeper of the keys
Desean	Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Diago	Boy	Supplanter; Saint James
Dany	Boy	God is my judge
Dmitri	Boy	Earth lover; Follower of Demeter
Doc	Boy	A healer; Short form of the word doctor
Daren	Boy	Oaktree; Great; From Airelle; Edge
Dex	Boy	Dyer; Agility; Skilled; Right-handed
Daveon	Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Dre	Boy	Manly; Masculine

Decklan	Boy	Full of goodness
Dreyson	Unisex	Manly; Masculine; Man
Dayson	Boy	Son of the dairyman or dairywoman; Son of Dawe; Son of David
Dyson	Boy	Son of Dye
Davey	Boy	One who is dearly loved and adored; Uncle
Dimas	Boy	Sunset
Dontrell	Boy	One with inner desire and spiritual matters
Dalen	Boy	Of Dale; Valley
Dixon	Boy	Son of Dick; A courageous ruler
Dutch	Boy	From Netherlands; German

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Infographic: Top Christianity Baby Boy Names Starting With Letter D

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Christianity Baby Boy Names Starting With Letter D(infographic)

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