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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81 Christianity Baby Boy Names Starting With Letter Y

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Last Updated on Aug 23, 2023

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Yusuf	Boy	God increases; He will add
Yosef	Boy	God shall add
Yehuda	Boy	Praise
Yahir	Boy	He will enlighten
Yael	Boy	Mountain goat; Ibex
Yoel	Boy	Yahweh is God
Yehoshua	Boy	Yahweh is salvation
Yariel	Unisex	Lion of God
Yohan	Boy	God is gracious; Shine; Sparkle; Sunlight
Yisrael	Boy	God contends

Yusef	Boy	He will add
Yuvan	Boy	Youthful; God is gracious
Yonatan	Boy	Yahweh has given
Yovani	Boy	God is gracious
Yosiah	Boy	God supports and heals
Yanis	Unisex	God is gracious
Yohannes	Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Yulian	Unisex	Downy-bearded
Yoan	Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Yanni	Boy	God is gracious

Yaman	Boy	Goat; Intelligent; Efficient; Strong; Redoubtable; Stalwart
Yannis	Unisex	God is gracious
Yann	Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Yahshua	Boy	Yahweh is salvation
Yohaan	Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Yonas	Boy	Dove
Yochanan	Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Yohann	Boy	God is gracious
Yaw	Boy	Born on Thursday
Yuli	Unisex	Downy-bearded

Yani	Unisex	Peace; Yahweh is gracious
Yosif	Boy	He will add
Yordan	Boy	Descent; Flow down
Yadel	Unisex	Praise of God
Yale	Unisex	Fertile upland
Yassen	Boy	Ash tree; Clear; Serene
Yakub	Boy	God will protect; Supplanter
Yasen	Boy	Ash tree
Yaris	Girl	Love; Beautiful; Spring
Yedidya	Boy	Beloved of God

Yeshayahu	Boy	God is salvation
Yuriy	Boy	Earthworker; Farmer
Yoandri	Boy	Gift of God; God is gracious
Yohance	Boy	Gift from the Lord
Yanai	Unisex	Yahweh answers
Youri	Unisex	Farmer; Earthworker
Yesh	Unisex	There is; There are; Hedgehog; To try; To resolve; Boil up
Yury	Boy	Earthworker; Farmer
Yevhen	Boy	Noble
Yevheniy	Boy	Noble

Yevgeny	Boy	Well-born
Yong-sun	Boy	The dragon in the first position
Young-Jae	Boy	One who is destined to be ever prosperous
Young-Soo	Boy	Keeping prosperity
Yafeu	Boy	A bold and strong man
Yeoman	Boy	Attendant
Yoman	Boy	The retainer
Yule	Boy	Of Christmas time; The one born on Christmas day
Yavor	Boy	Maple tree
Yele	Boy	One who befits the family

Ywain	Boy	Well-born; Born of sheep; Of desire; Young warrior
Yaro	Boy	Fiercely glorious
Yav	Boy	The Inundator
Yokhanna	Boy	Jehovah has been gracious
Yonandam	Boy	Jehovah has given
Youel	Boy	Yah is God
Yaromir	Boy	Man of peace
Yarognev	Boy	He who is fierce, energetic and full of anger
Yaropolk	Boy	Derived from Slavic elements yaru, meaning 'fierce, energetic' and pulku, meaning 'people, host'
Yngouf	Boy	God's warrior

Yrian	Boy	Farmer
Yvo	Boy	Yew
Yezekael	Boy	Lord; Prince
Youenn	Boy	Little archer
Ye-Joon	Boy	Art, talent, or craft; Handsome
Yoo-Joon	Boy	Tenderness; Evening; Friend; Qualified; Courage; Help; Handsome
Yiorgos	Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Yanko	Unisex	God is gracious; God's gift
Yestin	Unisex	Just; Righteous
Ymir	Unisex	To cry or whine; Twin

Yarik	Boy	Fierce and glorious

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