50 Heavenly Angel Names for Boys

Angel names for boys are some of the most treasured and beloved baby names as they inspire and fascinate us. Angels are supernatural beings that appear in various religions around the world. While most of the angel names for boys on this list are found in Christianity and Judaism, we will also share prominent angels in Islam and even Buddhism.

If you are a person of faith, you might find a name that means “angel” to be an attractive choice. We have rounded up fifty names for boys for you to consider. Some of these appellations mean “angel” while others are names of angels from various world religions. Discover an angelic name below!

Angel Names for Boys That Start With A

• Angel– the earliest use of the linguistic element that brings us the word angel comes from Mycenaean. The word was later adopted by the Greeks then translated to Latin and finally into the English word angel. Today, Angel is used predominately as a name for boys by Latino families.
• Angelo– Angelo is the Italian form of Angel. Did you know that the Greek translation means “messenger”? Thus, Angel always means “angel,” of course, but also “messenger.”
• Angelico– Another Italian charmer, Angelico means “angelic.”
• Afriel– An angel of Youth.
• Arariel– From Judaism, an angel of waters of the earth and nature.

More Angel Names for Boys That Start With A

• Ariel– An archangel and personification of Israel.
• Artiya’il– From Islam, this angel cleanses and removes human grief.
• Azazel– Found in Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Yazdânism, Azazel is a fallen angel who is the teacher of evil arts to humans. So, this one’s likely not best for your baby!
• Azrael– From Islam and Judaism, Azrael is an angel of death and retribution. Again, there are likely better options for babies below!

Angel Names for Boys That Start With B

• Barachiel– From Christianity, an archangel and chief of the guardian angels. Barachiel is associated with blessings and thus, would be a great, offbeat choice.
• Baraqiel– A stone’s throw from Barachiel, Baraqiel is from Judaism and is an archangel associated with lighting.

Angel Names for Boys That Start With C

• Cassiel– One of the most attractive angel names for boys on this list, Cassiel is a guardian of babies born in December and January as well as an archangel of solitude and tears.

Angel Names for Boys That Start With D

• Dadrail– From Islam and Yazdânism, Dadrail is an archangel in Yazdânism.
• Deangelo– Yet another Italian name for boys, Deangelo means “of the angel.”
• Dumah– From Islam and Judaism, Dumah holds dominion over silence, stillness, and the wicked dead. So, maybe not perfect for a baby.

Angel Names for Boys That Start With E

• Engelbert– Another German find, Engelbert, which is a mouthful we admit, means “bright angel.” Does the wonderful meaning of this angel name sweeten the deal?

Angel Names for Boys That Start With F

• Forfax– An angel of astronomy and for prayer to the night sky and its stars.

Angel Names for Boys That Start With G

• Gabriel– In Abrahamic religions, Gabriel is the archangel who shared the news of Jesus’ birth (He blew that horn). Gabriel appears in Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and Yazdânism texts (as well as those of the LDS Churches). Messengers, military, and destruction are also considered this angel’s dominion. It’s one of the most popular angel names in the world!
• Gavreel– In Christianity and Judaism, Gavreel (sometimes Gadreel) is considered an angel of peace.

Angel Names for Boys That Start With H

• Hadraniel– From Gnosticism and Judaism, Hadraniel is considered a gatekeeper for the second heavenly gate.
• Hamalat al-Arsh– In Islam, some angels carry the “Arsh” or “throne of God.” This is a similar class as the Christian Seraph.
• Haniel– From Christianity and Judaism, Haniel represents an archangel and leader of the Principalities.

Angel Names for Boys That Start With I

• Ingram– A German name for boys, Ingram means “angel-raven.”
• Israfil– From Islam, Israfil is an angel associated with music and is often compared to Raphael.

Angel Names for Boys That Start With J

• Jophiel– A Christian angel of enlightenment.

Angel Names for Boys That Start with M

• Malak– Malak has Arabic origins and means “angel.” This is a gender-neutral name, making for a perfect segue to angel names for baby girls.
• Manakel– A Christian angel of peace.
• Marut– A fallen angel in Islam, Marut holds dominion over sorcery.
• Melek Taus– In Yazdânism, Melek Taus is a central figure to the religion. A peacock angel and one of the “Seven Mysteries,” you might be better choosing another name from this list if you do not have Yazidi heritage.

Angel Names for Boys That Start With M

• Micah– an angel of miracles and one of the most attractive angel names on this list! The name comes from Hebrew and means “who is like the Lord.”
• Michael– Michael (Mikail, in Arabic) plays a role in Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Yazdânism. One of the Seraph, Michael is a General in the army of God, considered an angel of mercy but also death. Michael, the name, has Hebrew origins and means “who is like God?”
• Michelangelo– Michelangelo is another Italian name that combines the Hebrew name Michael (“who is like God?”) with Angelo.
• Munkar– Here’s another interesting one, but one you should probably skip on for a baby’s name. From Islam, Munkar is an angel of death.

Angel Names for Boys That Start With N

• Nakir– Another angel of death from Islam.
• Nathaniel– An angel of fire. Nathaniel is a popular Hebrew name that means “gift of God.”
• Netzach– From Christianity and Judaism, Netzach is a leader of the Principalities and holds dominion over eternity.

Angel Names for Boys That Start With P

• Paschar– Angel of vision.
• Puriel– An angel from Judaism who examines souls in heaven.

Angel Names for Boys That Start With R

• Raguel– An archangel of justice found in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
• Ramiel– In Christianity and Judaism, Ramiel is an archangel with dominion over water. Ramiel is considered the angel of hope. The Hebrew elements that form the name mean “the thunder of God.” We see Remial as one of the most appealing yet underused angel names on this list.
• Raphael– Found in Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Yazdânism, Raphael is a leader of the Virtues and one of the cherubim. The angel is associated with healing and is the patron of doctors. The Hebrew roots of this name mean “God has healed.” Parents, you know what to do!
• Raziel– In Judaism, Raziel is considered an archangel associated with keeping secrets. In fact, the Hebrew origins of this name mean “secret of God.”

Angel Names for Boys That Start With S

• Sachael– In Christianity and Judaism, Sachael (sometimes Sachiel) is considered an angel of wealth, charity, and water.
• Sandalphon– From Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, Sandalphon is considered an archangel and protected of unborn children.
• Sariel– An archangel of guidance in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
• Selaphiel– In Christianity, Selaphiel is a patron saint of prayer and worship as well as an archangel.

Angel Names for Boys That Start With T

• Tabbris– An angel associated with self-determination.
• Tennin– In Japanese Buddhism, Tennin and Tennyo (female form) are flying heavenly beings associated with enlightenment.

Angel Names for Boys That Start With U

• Uriel– A patron of the arts, seraphim, and archangel, Uriel is an excellent name that does not get the attention it deserves in the US. Uriel is traditionally given symbolically to boys born during Chanukah. Thus, Uriel means “God is my light.”

Angel Names for Boys That Start With X

• Xapham– An angel of creation.

Angel Names for Boys That Start With Z

• Zadikiel– An angel of prayer, freedom, benevolence, and mercy. Patron to all those who forgive in Christianity and Judaism.
• Zuphlas– An angel of trees.
• Zuriel– An angel of harmony. This Biblical name has Hebrew origins that mean “God is my rock.”

There you go! Now, you know 50 angel names for boys that you can use for your son. These appellations are both warm and mysterious. If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind option, you could no better!

For even more names for boys that God has touched, keep reading. We’ve got unique Biblical names for boys that you might also love.

Check Out These Unique Biblical Boy Names!

Azel

Azel is the name of a place in the Old Testament. This handsome name for boys has somehow never taken off. It has Hebrew origins and means “reserved.”

Cephas

The name Cephas comes from Aramaic and means “rock.” Simon the Apostle was called Cephas by Jesus because he was said to be the “rock” on which the foundation of the church was built. The name is often translated to Petros and Peter.

Dathan

A name that could easily be an alternative to Nathan, Dathan is a virtually unknown as far as unique biblical boy names go. This name has Hebrew origins and means “fountain.”

Eder

Eder is the son of Muchi in the Bible. The Hebrew elements of this name mean “flock.” A different name in Basque spelled the exact same way means “handsome.”

Eliel

Eliel cracked the US top 1000 most popular baby names in 2019. While this is one of the fastest rising unique biblical boy names today, it might become ubiquitous before too long. So, get ahead of the trend and choose this name that means “my God is God.”

Elon

The high-profile Elon Musk might scare you from this name, but we think Elon is a great option. Elon has Hebrew origins that mean “oak tree,” making it a lovely option for nature-loving parents.

Ephraim

A name that has long been popular among Jewish families, Ephraim is expanding its reach and has landed on many birth certificates lately. This Hebrew name means “fruitful.”

Esau

If you can separate the dramatic story in the bible of Jacob’s twin brother with the name Esau, you might have found the perfect choice! Of all of these unique biblical boy names, Esau must be one of our favorites. Its casual sound and elegance are undeniable, even if the appellation does mean “hairy.”

Gadiel

Lesser-known archangel names like Gadiel could make for unique biblical boy names that have not been mega-hits yet. Gadiel is considered an archangel of wealth and thus, the name means “God is my fortune.”

Gaius

One of the few Latin names to make the list, Gaius is an ancient Roman name that means “to rejoice,” which is nothing to complain about! Gaius appears in the New Testament as Paul’s traveling companion.

Haran

A brother of Abraham in the Old Testament, Haran is a unique biblical name that means “mountain.” Despite the meaning, this name is not insurmountable as it is rather casual and warm.

Heli

An Alternative form of Hebrew Eli, popular in ancient Rome, Heli is one of the most fun of these unique biblical boy names. It shares the same meaning as Eli: “ascended.” It’s gone virtually unused for decades.

Hosea

American civil rights leader, Hosea Williams, had a fabulous name and his legacy alone could inspire use of this name. Biblical Hosea wrote book of prophesies. According to the Talmud, Hosea was the greatest prophet of the time. This Hebrew name means “salvation.”

Ishvi

The name of one of Asher’s sons, Ishvi has been criminally underused for decades. Ishvi is composed of Hebrew elements that mean “he resembles me.” We promise he will be the only Ishvi in his kindergarten class!

Jabez

Despite this name’s meaning, “borne in pain,” Jabez proves a most attractive and distinctive choice. It once was popular among Pilgrims and continued to be until the nineteenth century.

Jemuel

Of all of the unique biblical boy names on this list, Jemuel probably has the best nickname possibility in “Jem.” Jemuel has Hebrew origins and means “day of God.” In the Old Testament, Jemeul was a son of Simeon.

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Jethro

The last time Jethro was popular in the US was in 1913! The Biblical dad of Zipporah, Jethro enjoyed a Hebrew name that means “excellence.” We must agree!

Laban

Of these unique biblical boy names, one you may be least familiar with is Laban. Laban was the Biblical father of Rachel who seems to have stolen the spotlight from Laban. This biblical name for boys means “white.”

Lael

Lael is an ancient Hebrew name that been used through the years for both boys and girls. This name has a rare contemporary feel when compared to other unique biblical boy names. It means “belonging to God.”

Mahlon

Mahlon was a popular choice among new parents until the 1950s when we guess people learned that the Hebrew name means “sickly.” But, we encourage you to not take that too seriously. Cameron means “crooked nose” and Kennedy means “misshapen head” so take these name meanings with a grain of salt! Biblical Mahlon is the son of Naomi.

Nebo

Biblical Nebo was an ancestor of those returned to Judah with Zerubbabel. Further, the name belonged to two Biblical towns. Nebo is an ancient Babylonian mythological name that refers to the invention of writing.

Pallu

Of these unique biblical boy names, Nebo and Pallu might be the two quirkiest, but we do hope you will consider both. Pallu has Hebrew origins and means “distinguished.”

Simeon

Simeon is closer to the Hebrew name that brings us the common Greek form of the name, Simon. Simeon blessed infant Christ in the New Testament. The name means “God is listening.”

Tammuz

Tammuz is the Semitic form of a Sumerian name that means “loyal child.” Tammuz names the fourth month of the Hebrew calendar (June and July for those on the Gregorian one). In addition, the name belonged to a small character in the Old Testament.

Zimri

Biblical Zimri was a King of Israel and the name belonged to one of Judah’s grandsons. Of all of these unique biblical boy names, it has one of the very best meanings in “my music, my praise.” It’s the perfect name for a musical family!

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Zuriel

A Biblical name form the Old Testament, Zuriel has a very zippy sound that we think will appeal to many parents today. This Hebrew name means “God is my rock.”

What did you think of these unique biblical boy names? Did you discover a couple you might have needed to be reacquainted with? We certainly hope you found some biblical inspiration in these names and will consider these offbeat choices for your son! If not, happy baby name hunting!