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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294 Christianity Baby Boy Names Starting With Letter P

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Last Updated on Aug 23, 2023

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Patrick	Boy	Nobleman
Peter	Boy	Rock; Stone
Preston	Boy	One who is from the priest's settlement or town
Paul	Boy	One who is humble and small
Prince	Boy	Royal descendant
Pablo	Boy	Small; Humble
Pedro	Boy	Rock; Stone
Porter	Boy	One who guards the gates
Philip	Boy	Horse lover
Pierce	Boy	Rock; Stone; Son of Piers

Phillip	Boy	Horse lover
Palmer	Boy	Pilgrim; Palm tree
Pierre	Boy	One who is tough as a rock
Pierson	Boy	Rock; Son of Peter
Phineas	Boy	Nubian; Serpent's mouth
Perseus	Boy	Son of Zeus; To destroy; Sacker of cities
Paulo	Boy	Small and humble
Percy	Boy	One who pierces the valley
Paolo	Boy	Humble; Small
Penn	Boy	Head; Top; Hill

Paris	Boy	Lover; Capital city of France
Price	Boy	Son of the ardent one; Enthusiasm
Patricio	Boy	Nobleman
Patton	Boy	He belongs to warrior's town; Nobleman; Brash warrior
Pryce	Boy	Son of the ardent one; Enthusiasm
Percival	Boy	Pierce the valley; Hard spears
Pietro	Boy	Rock
Pinchas	Boy	The mouth of the serpent; Nubian
Pace	Boy	Peace; Peacemaker
Pascal	Boy	Relating to Easter; Passover

Phinehas	Boy	Nubian; Serpent's mouth
Pearce	Boy	Son of Peter; Rock; Stone
Perrin	Boy	Rock
Poseidon	Boy	Lord of the Earth; Master of water
Prescott	Boy	The cottage that belongs to the priest
Pascual	Boy	Of Easter; Pass over
Paxon	Boy	Peace
Pavel	Boy	Small; Humble
Piero	Boy	Rock; Stone
Pryor	Boy	One who worked for a Prior; Superior; Monastic leader

Pau	Boy	Peace; Little; Humble; Small
Philemon	Boy	Beloved; Dear most; Loved one; Kiss; Affectionate
Philippe	Boy	Horse lover
Prestin	Boy	One who is from the priest's farm
Paulino	Boy	A small and humble human being
Polo	Boy	Freer of horses; Bold or brave people
Phelan	Boy	One who is like a wolf
Palani	Boy	Free man
Pernell	Boy	Little rock
Pharrell	Boy	A man of valor

Platon	Boy	A broad-shouldered person
Patterson	Boy	Son of Patrick
Pasquale	Boy	Relating to Easter; Born on Passover day
Phil	Boy	A lover or friend of horses; Friend; Beloved
Pius	Boy	Pious; Dutiful
Powell	Boy	Son of Howell; Eminent or prominent; Prepared
Prentice	Boy	A pupil; A learner of the trade
Potter	Boy	One who makes storage and drinking vessels
Padraig	Boy	Nobleman
Patrik	Boy	A noble patrician

Peterson	Boy	The son of Peter; Stone
Petros	Boy	One who is like a stone
Philippos	Boy	A friend of horses
Peregrin	Boy	A traveler; A pilgrim being
Philipp	Boy	Lover of horses; Friend of horses; Horse lover
Philo	Boy	Beloved; Lover; Friend; Partner
Porfirio	Boy	Purple coloring; Purple dye
Primo	Boy	First; Firstborn
Phelix	Boy	Lucky; Fortunate; Successful
Panfilo	Boy	Friend of all

Parham	Boy	Father of many
Poul	Boy	A small, little person
Prosper	Girl	Fortunate; Successful
Powers	Boy	Poor; A person from the town of Poix in France
Perez	Boy	Burst; Breakthrough; Rock; Son of Pero, Pedro, or Peter; Divided
Piers	Boy	Rock; Stone
Pawel	Boy	One who is humble and small
Paddy	Boy	Nobleman; Head; Skull
Paco	Boy	Frenchman; Eagle; Free
Paschal	Boy	One who is born on the day of Easter

Patryk	Boy	Patrician; Nobleman
Pippin	Boy	A boy who inspires awe; Traveller
Pistol	Unisex	Whistle; A firearm
Pearson	Girl	Son of Peter; Rock; Stone; Son of Pierce
Pasqual	Boy	Of Easter; To pass over; Born on Easter
Pieper	Boy	Someone who plays the pipe
Panayiotis	Boy	All holy
Pavlos	Boy	Little; Humble; Small
Pesach	Boy	Passover
Parish	Boy	From Paris; From the Parisii tribe; Nobleman

Peniel	Boy	Face of God; Vision of God; One who sees God
Pericles	Boy	One who exceeds; A glorious being
Pio	Boy	A dutiful person
Piotr	Boy	Rock; Stone
Pavlo	Boy	Small and humble
Pape	Unisex	Father
Phinn	Unisex	White; Blessed; Person from Finland
Pancho	Boy	Frenchman; Free
Pantelis	Unisex	All compassionate
Paton	Boy	A royal and humble person

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