Apostolic baby names
Names tagged with “Apostolic” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.
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47 names
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- Jude
Hebrew
94From Judah, meaning 'praised.' Biblical name of one of Jesus's twelve apostles, Saint Jude the Apostle, also known as Thaddeus.
- Mathias
Hebrew
94Gift of God. Derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh,' and popularized through the apostle Matthew in Christian tradition.
- Tadeo
Hebrew
94Gift of God. From the Aramaic Thaddaeus, likely derived from an Aramaic word meaning 'heart' or 'praised,' though Hebrew etymologists connect it to the Hebrew root for 'gift.'
- Matthias
Hebrew
92Gift of God. Derived from the Hebrew Mattiyahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh,' later Latinized through the Greek Matthias.
- Nathanael
Hebrew
92He gave / God has given. A biblical name borne by one of the twelve apostles, emphasizing divine generosity and spiritual calling.
- Nathaneal
Hebrew
92God has given. A biblical name borne by an apostle of Jesus, representing divine gift and faithfulness.
- Thaddeus
Hebrew
90From Aramaic 'Thaddai', meaning 'heart' or 'brave heart'. Associated with Saint Thaddeus, one of the twelve apostles.
- Natanael
Hebrew
88From Hebrew 'Nethan'el' meaning 'God gave' or 'gift from God'. A biblical name borne by one of the apostles of Jesus.
- Tadarius
Greek
88From Greek Thaddaeus, meaning 'heart' or 'brave heart.' A Latinized form popular in early Christian tradition as one of the twelve apostles.
- Tomas
Greek
87From Aramaic meaning 'twin'. Popularized as the name of the apostle Thomas, one of Jesus's twelve disciples known for his initial doubt.
- Simeon
Hebrew
85From Hebrew 'Shimeon' meaning 'he has heard' or 'God has heard.' Associated with one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus.
- Bart
Hebrew
83Short form of Bartholomew, from Aramaic 'bar Tolmai' meaning 'son of Tolmai.' Associated with one of Jesus's twelve apostles.
- Matius
Latin
76Gift of God. Derived from Matthew, combining Aramaic 'mattai' (gift) with the divine name. Latinized form popular in medieval Christian tradition.
- Santigo
Spanish
76From Santiago, the Spanish form of James. Combines 'Saint' (Latin sanctus) with 'James' (Hebrew Yaakov, meaning 'supplanter'). Associated with Saint James the Apostle.
- Alphaeus
Greek
76From Greek meaning 'he who replaces' or 'helpful.' In the Bible, Alphaeus was the father of James the Apostle.
- Nathon
Hebrew
76From Hebrew Nathanael meaning 'He gave' or 'God gave'. A biblical name borne by an apostle of Jesus, later anglicized as Nathan and variants like Nathon.
- Simonpeter
Hebrew
76Compound of Simon (Hebrew 'he has heard') and Peter (Greek 'rock, stone'). Rare modern creation blending two apostolic names.
- Mathewos
Hebrew
76Gift of God. Hebrew 'Mattityahu' evolved through Greek and Aramaic into Ge'ez Mathewos, prominent in Ethiopian Orthodox tradition.
- Matthaios
Greek
63Gift of God. Derived from Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh,' Christianized through Greek as Matthaeus in the New Testament.
- Mathyus
Greek
63Gift of God. Derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, popularized through the Apostle Matthew in Christian tradition.
- Mathais
Hebrew
63Gift of God. Derived from Matthias, the apostle chosen to replace Judas, combining Hebrew 'mattah' (gift) and 'yah' (God).
- Tomias
Greek
63From Greek Thomás, meaning 'twin'. Biblical reference to Apostle Thomas, also called Didymus (the twin).
- Matthius
Latin
63Gift of God. From Hebrew Mattithyahu, latinized as Matthaeus in early Christian tradition, widely used for apostles and saints.
- Matas
Hebrew
63Gift of God. Derived from the Hebrew name Matityahu, later Latinized as Matthaeus. Associated with Saint Matthew the Apostle and Evangelist.
- Mattis
Hebrew
52Gift of God; from Hebrew Mattityahu. Also associated with the apostle Matthew, the tax collector and evangelist in the New Testament.
- Tommaso
Italian
52From Hebrew 'Thomas' meaning 'twin.' Tommaso is the Italian form of Thomas, the apostle known for his skepticism and eventual faith.
- Natanel
Hebrew
52From Hebrew Nathanel, meaning 'He gave' or 'God gave'. A biblical name borne by an apostle of Jesus, also known as Bartholomew.
- Barnaby
Hebrew
52Son of Nabas (encouragement). Biblical name of an apostle known for his missionary work and eventual martyrdom.
- Mathius
Latin
45Gift of God. Derived from Greek Matthias, from Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh.' Popular through biblical Saint Matthew and widespread Christian tradition.
- Louka
Greek
45From Greek Loukas, meaning 'from Lucania' (a region in Italy), or possibly 'light-giving'. Associated with the apostle and gospel writer Luke.
- Matteus
Latin
45From Hebrew Matityahu meaning 'gift of God.' Latinized as Matteus, used prominently in New Testament as apostle and evangelist.
- Yago
Spanish
45A shortened form of Santiago, from Latin 'Sanctus Iacobus.' Yago carries the strength of Saint James, the apostle and patron saint of Spain.
- Mateus
Latin
40From Latin Matthaeus, derived from Hebrew Mattityahu meaning 'gift of God.' Widely used due to Saint Matthew, the apostle and evangelist.
- Mathis
Hebrew
40Gift of God. From Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh,' popularized through Saint Matthew the Apostle.
- Judas
Hebrew
40From Hebrew Yehudah meaning 'praised' or 'of Judah'. Historically associated with Judah, the biblical tribe and kingdom.
- Jeanluc
French
40Compound of Jean (John, 'God is gracious') and Luc (Luke, 'from Lucania'). A modern French masculine pairing combining two classic apostolic names.
- Matisyahu
Hebrew
40Gift of God. From Hebrew Matityahu, combining 'matti' (gift) and 'yahu' (God). Historically significant biblical name borne by apostles and Jewish leaders.
- Matthieu
Hebrew
40Gift of God. From Hebrew Mattityahu, rendered through Greek Matthaeus and Latin Matthias, borne by the apostle and evangelist.
- Cephas
Hebrew
40From Aramaic 'Cephas' meaning 'rock' or 'stone,' symbolizing strength and steadfastness. Biblical name given by Jesus to Simon Peter.
- Makias
Hebrew
40From Hebrew Mattathias meaning 'gift of God', later Latinized through Greek forms to become Makias.
- Thadius
Greek
40From Aramaic 'Thaddai' meaning 'heart' or 'courageous heart'. Associated with Saint Thaddeus, one of the twelve apostles.
- Mattheus
Latin
40From Hebrew 'Mattityahu' meaning 'gift of God.' Latinized as Matthaeus, used for the apostle and evangelist Matthew.
- Thadeus
Greek
40From Greek Thaddaeus, likely derived from Aramaic meaning 'heart' or 'brave.' Associated with Saint Thaddaeus, one of the twelve apostles.
- Matthais
Hebrew
40Gift of God. Derived from Matthai, a Greek form of the Hebrew name Matityahu, combining 'mat' (gift) and 'yah' (God).
- Nathael
Hebrew
40From Hebrew Nathanael meaning 'God gave' or 'gift from God', a biblical name borne by one of Jesus's apostles.
- Taddeo
Hebrew
40From Aramaic meaning 'gift of God.' A variant of Thaddeus, borne by one of Jesus's twelve apostles.
- Tadeusz
Slavic
40From Latin Thaddaeus, meaning 'gift of God' or 'brave heart'. Polish form Tadeusz became prominent through St. Thaddaeus the Apostle.
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
