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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191 Christianity Baby Boy Names Starting With Letter I

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Last Updated on Aug 23, 2023

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Isaac	Boy	He will laugh; He will rejoice; Laughter
Isaiah	Boy	Yahweh is salvation; God saves
Ian	Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Israel	Boy	God contends
Ismael	Boy	God hears
Iker	Boy	Visitation; Visitor
Izaiah	Boy	Yahweh is salvation
Issac	Boy	He will laugh
Ivaan	Boy	God is gracious; Ruler
Isai	Boy	Gift; God is salvation

Ismail	Unisex	God listens
Immanuel	Boy	God is with us
Isael	Boy	God strives; God's soldier; God contends
Ishmael	Boy	God will hear
Isiah	Boy	Yahweh is salvation
Izayah	Boy	Yahweh is salvation
Izael	Unisex	God prevails
Issa	Unisex	God is salvation; God saves
Ilyas	Boy	Yahweh is my God
Ivar	Boy	Bow warrior; Army; Yew tree

Irvin	Boy	Green water; Boar friend
Isidro	Boy	Gift of Isis
Izan	Unisex	Strong; Enduring; Obedient
Ignatius	Unisex	Fire; Fiery
Ilana	Unisex	Tree
Iver	Boy	Bow warrior; Army; Yew tree
Isaak	Boy	He will laugh; He will rejoice
Idrees	Boy	Interpreter; Studious; Smart; Ardent lord
Izaak	Boy	To laugh; He will rejoice
Ike	Boy	He will laugh; He will rejoice

Izaac	Boy	To laugh; He will rejoice
Ilias	Unisex	My God is Yahweh
Ilya	Unisex	My God is Yahweh; Great; Glorious
Izak	Unisex	Laughter; He will laugh
Ishaq	Boy	To laugh
Ioannis	Boy	God is gracious
Isac	Boy	He will laugh; He will rejoice
Ioane	Boy	Old Georgian form of John; Yahweh is gracious
Ismaeel	Boy	God has heard
Iain	Boy	God is gracious

Isak	Boy	He will laugh; He will rejoice
Iam	Unisex	God is gracious
Idan	Unisex	Era
Iven	Boy	Yew; Archer
Itai	Boy	With me; The Lord is with me; Do; Act; Perform
Irwin	Boy	Boar friend
Izen	Unisex	Chaste
Ilian	Unisex	My God is Yahweh
Iyan	Unisex	God is gracious; Downy-bearded
Isileli	Boy	Strength

Ivor	Boy	Bow of the warrior; Yew tree army
Indio	Unisex	Purplish-blue dye; From India; River
Inman	Unisex	Tended a lodge or an inn
Icarus	Boy	Follower; The one who reaches the sky
Ithan	Boy	Solid; Enduring; Strong
Ilia	Boy	My God is Yahweh
Ilija	Boy	My God is Yahweh
Ion	Boy	Yahweh is gracious; Going
Iyaan	Boy	Downy-bearded
Idrissa	Unisex	Ardent lord; Interpreter

Imre	Boy	King; Great; Brave; Home; Vigorous ruler
Ithiel	Unisex	God is with me
Ido	Girl	To pass; To continue
Illias	Boy	My God is Yahweh
Inacio	Boy	Internal fire
Ikechukwu	Boy	The power of God
Isandro	Boy	Free or liberated
Ilai	Unisex	To ascend
Imanol	Unisex	God is with us
Iskander	Boy	Defending men

Itay	Boy	With me; The Lord is with me
Ignasio	Boy	Fire
Imrie	Unisex	Ruler of the home
Iskandar	Boy	Defending men; Defender of mankind
Ianto	Unisex	God is gracious
Inigo	Boy	My little; Fire
Ioan	Unisex	God is gracious
Iaan	Boy	God is gracious
Isaia	Boy	God is salvation
Isom	Boy	Settlement on the river Ise; Security; Pledge

Izack	Girl	Laughter; He will laugh
Iban	Boy	God is gracious
Innocent	Unisex	Pure; Free from guilt; Naive
Isaaq	Boy	He will laugh; He will rejoice
Indalecio	Boy	Messenger of the God
Illya	Boy	My God is Yahweh
Inioluwa	Boy	Acquiring God's treasure
Isco	Boy	Frenchman
Iago	Boy	Supplanter; Holder of the heel
Ilyan	Boy	My God is Yahu

Ishak	Boy	He who laughs, God will laugh
Ilyes	Boy	Yahweh is my God
Iwan	Boy	God is gracious
Iliyan	Boy	My God is Yahweh; Young goat
Ittai	Boy	With me; The Lord is with me
Ives	Unisex	Yew tree
Iddo	Unisex	To pass; To continue
Itzhak	Unisex	Laughter; He will laugh
Isham	Boy	Small settlement; Homestead
Ishvi	Girl	He resembles me

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Infographic: Unique Christianity Baby Boy Names Starting With Letter I

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