Christian Baby Boy Names Starting with Y: 150+ Names

Introduction

Let’s face it—names starting with the letter “Y” are uncommon, especially for boys in Christian contexts. But if you’re a parent of faith looking to give your son a name that stands out, holds spiritual depth, and reflects biblical or God-honoring meaning, you’ve come to the right place. Whether inspired by biblical virtues or cultural naming traditions rooted in faith, “Y” names offer something rare and beautiful.

List of Christian Baby Boy Names Starting with “Y”

Here’s a curated table of Christian baby boy names starting with “Y”, along with their meanings:

Sl. No.	Name	Meaning	Description	Pronunciation	Theme-Based	Origin	Popularity	Nicknames
1	Yaakov	Supplanter	Hebrew form of Jacob; rooted in biblical tradition.	YAH-kohv	Biblical, Traditional	Hebrew	High	Kovi, Yako
2	Yaaron	Forest; Enlightened	A nature-inspired twist on Aaron.	YAH-ron	Nature, Spiritual	Hebrew-inspired	Uncommon	Ron, Yari
3	Yabel	Beautiful voice	Soft-sounding name inspired by music and beauty	YAH-bel	Musical, Mystical	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Yabi, Bella
4	Yacel	Pure light	A luminous and elegant invented name with a divine feel	YAH-sel	Angelic, Celestial	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Yaci, Cella
5	Yachin	He will establish	Biblical name meaning stability and foundation	YAH-kin	Spiritual, Biblical	Hebrew	Low	Kin, Yachi
6	Yachne	Gracious	A rare biblical name signifying grace and kindness.	YAHK-neh	Biblical, Spiritual	Hebrew	Low	Yani, Chenny
7	Yaciel	God’s glory	Invented with celestial flair, modern and gentle.	YAH-see-el	Angelic, Invented	Latin-inspired	Rare	Yaci, El
8	Yacim	He will rise	A hopeful name that conveys strength and future elevation.	yah-SEEM	Uplifting, Prophetic	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Cim, Yasi
9	Yacob	Supplanter	Variant of Jacob; a traditional biblical name	YAH-kob	Biblical	Hebrew	High	Yaco, Cobie
10	Yacobo	Supplanter	A Spanish variation of Jacob, noble and classic.	yah-KOH-bo	Biblical, Classic	Spanish	Moderate	Cobo, Yaco
11	Yadid	Beloved, Friend	A Hebrew name meaning "friend" or "beloved companion."	yah-DEED	Affectionate	Hebrew	Low	Didi, Yadi
12	Yadiel	God has heard	A graceful name that signifies answered prayers.	Yah-dee-el	Angelic, Devotional	Hebrew	Popular	Yadi, Diel
13	Yadin	He will judge	A strong biblical name symbolizing justice	YAH-deen	Spiritual, Biblical	Hebrew	Low	Dini, Yad
14	Yadira	Worthy, beloved, Friend	A name with Latin roots meaning "worthy" or "beloved."	yah-DEE-rah	Loving, Elegant	Latin	Medium	Yadi, Dira
15	Yadon	He will judge	Biblical name appearing in Old Testament, meaning "judge."	YAH-don	Spiritual, Prophetic	Hebrew	Low	Yado, Donny
16	Yael	Mountain goat, Strength of god	A strong biblical female name representing bravery.	YAH-el	Biblical, Strong	Hebrew	Medium	Yaya, Ellie
17	Yagil	He will rejoice, Celebrate	A joyful Hebrew name associated with happiness.	yah-GEEL	Joyful, Uplifting	Hebrew	Low	Gili, Yagi
18	Yahaziah	God Sees	A prophetic name reflecting divine vision and insight.	yah-ha-ZEYE-ah	Prophetic, Spiritual	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Ziah, Hazi
19	Yahaziel	God’s vision	A prophetic biblical name meaning "Yahweh sees."	Yah-ha-zee-el	Prophetic, Angelic	Hebrew	Rare	Hazi, Yazel
20	Yahiel	God Lives	A devout and timeless name celebrating divine life.	YAH-hee-el	Angelic, Spiritual	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Hiel, Yahi
21	Yahir	He will enlighten	Bright and modern biblical name used widely in Hispanic communities	yah-HEER	Spiritual, Uplifting	Hebrew	High	Yayo, Hiri
22	Yahiro	Sacred abundance	A name often linked with fortune and spiritual purity in Japanese culture.	YAH-hee-ro	Cultural, Prosperity	Japanese	Rare	Hiro, Yaya
23	Yahriel	God will shine	Invented angelic name symbolizing divine radiance	YAH-ree-el	Angelic, Spiritual	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Yari, Riel
24	Yahron	Singing to God	An invented spiritual name suggesting praise and worship.	YAH-ron	Mystical, Devotional	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Ron, Yahri
25	Yahu	God	A reverent short form derived from the divine name YHWH.	YAH-hoo	Sacred, Mystical	Hebrew-inspired	Niche	Yahu, Yu
26	Yahuda	Praised	Another form of Judah, symbolizing praise and reverence	yah-HOO-dah	Spiritual, Tribal	Hebrew	Moderate	Hudi, Yahu
27	Yahusha	Yahweh saves	Ancient Hebrew form tied to Joshua and salvation.	Yah-hoo-shah	Messianic, Spiritual	Hebrew	Low	Yahu, Shasha
28	Yahuza	Praised	A powerful variant of Judah with a deeper phonetic texture.	yah-HOO-zah	Tribal, Biblical	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Huza, Yahu
29	Yahven	God is gracious	Variant of Yahweh, emphasizing divine grace and kindness	YAH-ven	Divine, Mystical	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Venny, Yahvo
30	Yahweh	I Am / The Eternal One	The sacred name of God in Hebrew scripture, often avoided in naming	YAH-weh	Divine, Holy	Hebrew	Rare	Yah, Wayeh
31	Yaiah	God will answer	A spiritual name signifying divine response and grace	YAH-yah	Biblical, Spiritual	Hebrew	Rare	Yaya, Iah
32	Yail	Strength of God	A unique take on traditional Hebrew names.	YAY-il	Spiritual, Strong	Hebrew-inspired	Rare	Yai, Ila
33	Yair	He will enlighten	Reflects light and inspiration; a symbol of divine illumination	YAH-eer	Spiritual, Light	Hebrew	Uncommon	Yai, Air
34	Yaire	He will shine	A radiant and uplifting name symbolizing divine light.	YAI-reh	Light, Radiance	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Aire, Yari
35	Yairus	He will enlighten	Derived from Jairus in the Bible, symbol of wisdom.	YAI-rus	Biblical, Light-based	Hebrew	Uncommon	Yai, Rus
36	Yaisen	God is my salvation	A modern-sounding spiritual name invoking faith and protection	YAI-sen	Spiritual, Angelic	Hebrew-inspired	Rare	Sai, Yae
37	Yajiel	Praise of God	A reverent name that reflects adoration and worship of the divine	YAH-jee-el	Celestial, Spiritual	Hebrew-inspired	Rare	Yaji, Jel
38	Yakai	Hidden light	Invented, with mystical undertone.	YAH-kai	Mystical, Invented	Hebrew-inspired	Uncommon	Kai, Yak
39	Yakar	Precious, dear	Signifies someone valued and cherished; denotes worth	yah-KAHR	Emotional, Sacred	Hebrew	Uncommon	Kari, Yak
40	Yakim	God will establish	A name of strong foundation and divine promise	YAH-keem	Biblical, Prophetic	Hebrew	Uncommon	Kim, Yaki
41	Yakir	Precious, dear	A sweet Hebrew name used to express endearment.	yah-KEER	Gentle, Affectionate	Hebrew	Low	Kiri, Yaki
42	Yakiriel	Precious of God	A rare, mystical name blending “Yakir” and “El”	yah-KEER-ee-el	Angelic, Mystical	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Kiri, Yaki
43	Yakov	Supplanter	Russian variant of Jacob; widely used in Eastern Europe.	YAH-kov	Biblical, Classic	Hebrew/Slavic	Medium	Kovi, Yako
44	Yale	Heights, Fertile upland	Often associated with learning (Yale University); means “highland”	YAYL	Academic, Strong	English, Welsh	High	Yali, Ale
45	Yalev	Heart of God	An inspired variation of Caleb, reflecting loyalty and heart.	Yah-lev	Virtuous, Mystical	Hebrew-inspired	Emerging	Lev, Yali
46	Yalon	Peaceful	A soothing and rare name symbolizing serenity and calm.	YAH-lon	Peaceful, Gentle	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Lonnie, Yal
47	Yamiel	Grace of the sea	Evokes serenity and divine presence over waters	YAH-mee-el	Oceanic, Angelic	Hebrew-inspired	Rare	Yami, Miel
48	Yamin	Right hand	Biblical Hebrew name; symbolizes strength and favor.	yah-MEEN	Strong, Religious	Hebrew	Low	Yami, Min
49	Yaminiel	Right hand of God	Angelic-sounding name implying favor and divine support.	yah-MEEN-ee-el	Angelic, Biblical	Hebrew-inspired	Very Rare	Yami, Minel
50	Yamuel	God is with the sea	Combines divine presence and ocean symbolism	YAH-moo-el	Oceanic, Spiritual	Hebrew-inspired	Rare	Yamu, Muel
51	Yanai	He will answer	A hopeful name representing God's response	YAH-nai	Biblical, Uplifting	Hebrew	Rare	Nai, Yani
52	Yandel	One who is thankful	Represents gratitude and reverence	YAN-del	Emotional, Modern	Hebrew-inspired	Moderate	Yani, Dell
53	Yandiel	Gift of God	A contemporary angelic name used for boys.	Yan-dee-el	Angelic, Spiritual	Hebrew-inspired	Moderate	Yani, Diel
54	Yandriel	God is my strength	Denotes divine might and spiritual resilience	YAN-dree-el	Spiritual, Warrior	Hebrew-inspired	Rare	Driel, Yan
55	Yanik	God is gracious	Breton or Turkish form of John; sweet and short.	YAH-nik	Cultural, Biblical	Breton/Turkish	Rare	Nik, Yani
56	Yann	God is gracious	A Breton form of John, popular in France and Brittany.	YAHN	Graceful, Classic	Breton	Medium	Yani, Yanno
57	Yanniel	God is gracious	Signifies divine mercy and spiritual peace	YAN-nee-el	Angelic, Graceful	Hebrew-inspired	Moderate	Yani, Niel
58	Yannis	Gift of God	A graceful name symbolizing divine gift	YAH-nis	Sacred, Joyful	Greek-Hebrew	Common	Yan, Nis
59	Yanuar	Born in January	A unique name marking the beginning of the year	YAH-noo-ar	Time-themed	Latin-inspired	Rare	Yani, Nuar
60	Yaphet	Beautiful, handsome	Variant of Japheth, son of Noah; symbolic of beauty.	YAH-fet	Biblical, Mythical	Hebrew	Low	Yafi, Phet
61	Yarden	To flow down, descend	Refers to the Jordan River, symbolizing baptism and new beginnings	YAR-den	Biblical, Nature	Hebrew	Common	Denny, Yari
62	Yared	Descent	Biblical name denoting humility and divine descent	YAH-red	Prophetic, Sacred	Hebrew	Moderate	Red, Yari
63	Yariel	God will uplift	A name symbolizing spiritual ascension and divine promise	YAR-ee-el	Angelic, Ascending	Hebrew-inspired	Rare	Ari, Yari
64	Yarin	To understand	Modern Hebrew name associated with clarity and intelligence.	YAH-reen	Intellectual	Hebrew	Medium	Rini, Yari
65	Yariv	Advocate, contender	A warrior-like name representing advocacy and strength	YAH-reev	Warrior, Strong	Hebrew	Uncommon	Rivi, Yaro
66	Yaro	Son; little one	A Slavic-rooted name associated with youth or new beginnings.	YAH-roh	Youthful, Gentle	Slavic	Medium	Yari, Roro
67	Yaron	He will sing, shout for joy	Joyful Hebrew name symbolizing celebration.	yah-RONE	Joyful, Expressive	Hebrew	Medium	Ronny, Yari
68	Yaroniel	Song of God	A lyrical angelic name conveying joy, harmony, and divine melody.	yah-ROH-nee-el	Angelic, Celestial	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Roni, Yaro
69	Yasha	Defender, Savior	A Slavic form of Joshua or Isaiah, implying salvation	YAH-shah	Warrior, Savior	Slavic-Hebrew	Low	Yash, Sha
70	Yashaiah	God is Savior	A form of Isaiah with deep spiritual resonance.	yah-sha-EYE-uh	Biblical, Prophetic	Hebrew	Medium	Yash, Shaiah
71	Yashiel	God is my salvation	A modern angelic name conveying protection and divine grace	YAH-shee-el	Angelic, Spiritual	Hebrew-inspired	Rare	Yashi, Shiel
72	Yashon	Healer of the Lord	A healing and anointed name with a sacred aura.	YAH-shon	Spiritual, Mystical	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Shon, Yash
73	Yashua	God is salvation	Variant of Joshua, associated with deliverance and divine rescue	YA-shoo-ah	Biblical, Spiritual	Hebrew	Moderate	Yash, Shua
74	Yasiel	God Will Provide	A contemporary spiritual name full of hope and faith.	YAH-see-el	Divine, Modern	Hebrew-inspired	Moderate	Yasi, Siel
75	Yasiriel	Wealth of God	Mystical-sounding name reflecting divine prosperity	yah-SEER-ee-el	Angelic, Celestial	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Yasi, Riel
76	Yassiel	Made by God	Modern angelic name symbolizing divine creation	yah-SEE-el	Angelic, Mystical	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Yassi, Siel
77	Yates	Gatekeeper	A surname-turned-given name, symbolic of protection and guardianship.	YAY-ts	Surname-Inspired	English	Moderate	Yatey, Tate
78	Yatziel	God is my portion	A faithful name denoting divine inheritance	YAHT-zee-el	Biblical, Mystical	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Yatzi, Ziel
79	Yaurel	God is my light	A radiant name symbolizing divine illumination	yah-ROO-el	Angelic, Spiritual	Hebrew-inspired	Rare	Yauri, Rel
80	Yav	The Inundator	Short form rooted in Sanskrit mythology, symbolizing divinity.	YAAV	Divine, Mythological	Hebrew	Low	Yavi, Vava
81	Yaviel	God brings light	Spiritual name symbolizing divine guidance and clarity	YAH-vee-el	Angelic, Light	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Yavi, Viel
82	Yaxen	Defender with God	A modern name with protective spiritual overtones	YAK-sen	Mystical, Warrior	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Yax, Xen
83	Yazarel	God has helped	Reflects divine assistance and support	yah-ZAH-rel	Angelic, Biblical	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Yaza, Zarel
84	Yaziel	God's secret	Mystical and sacred name symbolizing divine mystery	YAH-zee-el	Spiritual, Mystical	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Yazi, Ziel
85	Yechiel	May God live	Traditional Hebrew name linked with spiritual endurance.	yeh-KHEE-el	Religious, Old Testament	Hebrew	Rare	Yechi, El
86	Yedidiah	Beloved of the Lord	Another name for Solomon; deeply spiritual and affectionate name	yeh-dee-DEE-ah	Biblical, Royal	Hebrew	Moderate	Yedi, Didi
87	Yediel	God is my witness	A lesser-known but meaningful theophoric name.	Yeh-dee-el	Angelic, Prophetic	Hebrew	Niche	Yedi, Diel
88	Yefrem	Fruitful	A variant of Ephraim, symbolizing prosperity and growth.	YEH-frem	Biblical, Abundant	Hebrew	Moderate	Efrem, Fremy
89	Yehiel	God lives	Reflects life through divine spirit	yay-HEEL	Biblical, Spiritual	Hebrew	Low	Yehi, Hiel
90	Yehonatan	God has given	The full Hebrew form of Jonathan, emphasizing divine gift	yay-ho-NAH-tan	Biblical, Graceful	Hebrew	Moderate	Yeho, Natan
91	Yehuda	Praise, Thanks	Biblical name from Judah, meaning one who gives praise	yeh-HOO-dah	Biblical, Spiritual	Hebrew	Moderate	Yudi, Huda
92	Yehudi	Praised	Another name for Judah; traditional and scriptural.	ye-HOO-dee	Biblical, Historic	Hebrew	Rare	Yeh, Hudi
93	Yeison	God will increase	Variant of Jason; symbolic of divine multiplication	YAY-son	Modern Biblical	Hebrew-inspired	Moderate	Yei, Sonny
94	Yele	Radiant light, One who befits the family	A soft, lyrical name symbolizing brightness and illumination	YEH-leh	Mystical, Light-based	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Yeli, Elle
95	Yeliel	God will sweep away	A rare angelic-sounding name from biblical sources	YEH-lee-el	Angelic, Mystical	Hebrew	Low	Yeli, Liel
96	Yemiel	Day of God	Often interpreted as a spiritual or apocalyptic name.	Yeh-mee-el	Angelic, Visionary	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Yem, Miel
97	Yendry	Divine strength	A modern, unique name with mystical tones.	Yen-dree	Mystical, Invented	Latin-inspired	Niche	Yen, Dree
98	Yeoman	Servant or attendant	Medieval English title for a loyal servant or landowner	YOH-mən	Historical	Old English	Low	Yeo, Manny
99	Yephunneh	He will be prepared	Biblical name, father of Caleb, symbolizing readiness and faith	yeh-FOO-neh	Biblical, Strong	Hebrew	Low	Neh, Yef
100	Yerachmeel	God will have compassion	Strong biblical name symbolizing divine mercy	ye-rahk-ME-el	Spiritual, Compassionate	Hebrew	Rare	Meel, Yeri
101	Yerachmiel	God will have mercy	Alternate spelling of Yerahmiel.	Ye-rahch-mee-el	Biblical, Devotional	Hebrew	Niche	Yera, Miel
102	Yerahmiel	God will have mercy	Traditional name expressing divine compassion.	Yeh-rah-mee-el	Biblical, Compassionate	Hebrew	Low	Rahmi, Miel
103	Yeray	Bright	Popular Spanish name denoting brightness and clarity	yeh-RYE	Light, Modern	Hebrew-Spanish	High	Ray, Yeyo
104	Yered	Descent	Ancestor of Enoch, signifies spiritual lineage	YEH-red	Biblical, Historical	Hebrew	Low	Red, Yeri
105	Yeriah	Founded by God	Rare name symbolizing divine establishment	yeh-REE-ah	Mystical, Strong	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Riah, Yeyo
106	Yerik	Appointed by God	Noble and powerful name with divine assignment	YEHR-ik	Warrior, Spiritual	Slavic-Hebrew	Low	Rik, Yeri
107	Yerimiah	Exalted by God	A variant of Jeremiah, meaning one uplifted or appointed by God.	yeh-ree-MY-ah	Biblical, Spiritual	Hebrew	Rare	Yeri, Miah
108	Yeriyah	God will teach	Derived from Hebrew roots meaning "Yah teaches" or "taught by God".	yeh-REE-yah	Biblical, Spiritual	Hebrew	Rare	Yeri, Riyah
109	Yermiah	Appointed by God	A variation of Jeremiah, strong and visionary.	YER-mee-yah	Prophetic, Traditional	Hebrew	Moderate	Miah, Yermy
110	Yeron	To sing or cry aloud	A poetic name possibly linked to joy or lament.	Yeh-ron	Artistic, Biblical	Hebrew	Rare	Ronny, Yero
111	Yesaias	God is salvation	Spanish/Greek form of Isaiah, a prophet's name in the Bible.	yay-SY-as	Biblical, Prophetic	Greek-Hebrew	Common	Esa, Sai
112	Yeshael	God is Salvation	A spiritual and modern name, evoking divine deliverance and hope.	YES-ha-el	Biblical, Angelic	Hebrew-inspired	Rare	Yesha, Shael
113	Yeshaiah	Salvation of the Lord	Alternate form of Isaiah in Hebrew, meaning divine rescue.	ye-sha-YAH	Prophetic, Spiritual	Hebrew	Rare	Yesh, Shaiah
114	Yeshayahu	Salvation of God	Original Hebrew for Isaiah, a major prophet.	Ye-sha-yah-hoo	Prophetic, Biblical	Hebrew	Moderate	Yesh, Yahu
115	Yeshu	He will save	Aramaic form of Jesus, deeply spiritual.	Yeh-shoo	Messianic, Historical	Aramaic	Controversial	Shu, Yesh
116	Yeshua	He saves	Aramaic form of Jesus; widely revered in Christian and Messianic contexts.	YEH-shoo-ah	Divine, Sacred	Aramaic	Common	Yesh, Shu
117	Yeshual	God is salvation	A variation linked to Yeshua, emphasizing divine rescue.	Ye-shoo-ahl	Messianic, Spiritual	Aramaic-Hebrew	Niche	Yesh, Shual
118	Yesiah	God supports	A less common variation linked to divine help or foundation.	YES-ee-ah	Spiritual, Inventive	Hebrew-inspired	Very Rare	Si, Yah
119	Yesrael	God contends	A stylized variation of Yisrael/Israel, symbolizing divine strength	YES-rah-el	Spiritual, Biblical	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Yes, Rael
120	Yestin	Just, righteous	Welsh origin, similar to Justin; signifies moral uprightness.	YES-tin	Virtue, Classic	Welsh	Uncommon	Yes, Tin
121	Yetiel	God is with me	A lesser-known Hebrew name denoting divine presence and protection.	YE-tee-el	Mystical, Biblical	Hebrew	Rare	Yeti, Tiel
122	Yeva	Life	Eastern European form of Eve, symbolizing life and creation	YAY-vah	Biblical, Nature	Slavic	Medium	Vava, Yevy
123	Yeven	Creator or maker	Derived from Slavic or Hebrew roots, tied to the act of creating.	YEH-ven	Creative, Invented	Slavic-Hebrew	Rare	Venny, Yev
124	Yevgeni	Noble-born	Russian variant of Eugene, elegant and old-world.	yev-GYEH-nee	Noble, Cultural	Russian	Uncommon	Gen, Yev
125	Yeyo	God will increase	Modern or nickname-style form related to divine growth or increase.	YAY-yo	Playful, Youthful	Spanish-Hebrew	Rare	Yo, Yey
126	Yiam	God is gracious	Modern adaptation potentially linked to "Eliam" or "Yam"; grace-related.	YEE-am	Invented, Spiritual	Hebrew-inspired	Very Rare	Yam, Iam
127	Yichad	Unity	Derived from "Echad" (one); implies oneness and harmony	YEE-chahd	Spiritual, Sacred	Hebrew	Low	Yichi, Chad
128	Yidan	Eternal Friend	A warm and uplifting name connoting lasting companionship.	YEE-dan	Friendship, Uplifting	Modern Hebrew	Low	Dani, Yid
129	Yidel	Praise of God	Yiddish origin, means one who praises or exalts God.	YEE-del	Devotional, Yiddish	Yiddish	Rare	Yidi, Del
130	Yiftach	He opens	Hebrew Biblical name (Jephthah), associated with openness and leadership.	YIF-takh	Biblical, Strong	Hebrew	Rare	Yif, Tachi
131	Yigal	He will redeem	Hebrew origin, meaning redemption or deliverance.	YEE-gahl	Spiritual, Redemptive	Hebrew	Rare	Gali, Yigs
132	Yiorgos	Farmer	Greek form of George, meaning one who works the land.	YOR-gohs	Earthy, Classic	Greek	Common	Yori, Gogo
133	Yisrael	Wrestles with God	Original Hebrew form of Israel; symbolic of struggle and perseverance.	YIS-rah-el	Sacred, Biblical	Hebrew	Common	Izzy, Rael
134	Yisroel	Prince of God	Hebrew variant of Israel, signifying divine favor.	Yis-roh-el	Biblical, Sacred	Hebrew	High	Yis, Roel
135	Yitro	Excellence, abundance, Plenty	Hebrew name of Moses’ father-in-law, symbol of wisdom	YIT-roh	Biblical	Hebrew	Low	Yito, Tro
136	Yitzhak	He will laugh	Hebrew form of Isaac, reflecting joy or laughter from divine promise.	YEET-zhak	Joyful, Biblical	Hebrew	Uncommon	Itzy, Zak
137	Yivgeni	Noble, well-born	Slavic form of Eugene, associated with nobility or honor.	yeev-GEH-nee	Regal, European	Slavic	Rare	Geni, Yiv
138	Ylian	Youthful, vibrant	Inventive name possibly rooted in Latin "Julian".	EE-lee-an	Youthful, Invented	Latin-inspired	Rare	Lian, Yli
139	Yoab	God is father	A general in the Old Testament, name denotes loyalty to God.	Yo-ab	Biblical, Heroic	Hebrew	Moderate	Yo, Abi
140	Yoad	God’s witness	From Hebrew “Yoed” meaning divine testimony or witness.	YOH-ahd	Witness, Prophetic	Hebrew	Rare	Yo, Adi
141	Yoan	God is gracious	A variant of John, emphasizing divine grace and favor	YO-an	Biblical, Spiritual	Hebrew	Common	Yoyo, Yani
142	Yoash	Given by the Lord	A biblical king of Judah, symbolizes divine appointment	YO-ash	Biblical, Historical	Hebrew	Rare	Yoshi, Ash
143	Yoav	God is father	A revered figure in Jewish history; signifies divine fatherhood	YO-ahv	Biblical, Strong	Hebrew	Moderate	Yo, Avi
144	Yobiel	Grace of God	A rare angelic name carrying divine blessings.	Yo-bee-el	Angelic, Graceful	Hebrew-inspired	Rare	Bibi, Yo
145	Yochanan	God is gracious	Hebrew form of John, with deep biblical roots	YO-kha-nan	Biblical, Spiritual	Hebrew	Common	Yoni, Han
146	Yochav	God's glory	Rare Hebrew variant, deep and reverent.	YO-khav	Devotional, Religious	Hebrew	Very Rare	Yo, Chavi
147	Yodiel	Hand of God	A mystical name representing divine creation and guidance.	YOH-dee-el	Angelic, Spiritual	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Yodi, Diel
148	Yoel	The Lord is God	Variant of Joel, a prophetic and spiritual name in the Bible	YO-ehl	Biblical, Spiritual	Hebrew	Medium	Yoey, Elie
149	Yohanan	God is gracious	A traditional Hebrew name with a rich scriptural presence	YO-ha-nan	Biblical, Traditional	Hebrew	Common	Yoni, Nani
150	Yohance	God is gracious	African variant of John, used in African-American and Caribbean cultures	yo-HAN-say	Afro-Christian, Spiritual	African-Hebrew	Rare	Yo, Han
151	Yohannan	God is gracious	Aramaic-Hebrew form of John, widely used across cultures.	Yo-ha-nan	Biblical, Spiritual	Hebrew	Very Popular	Yohan, Nani
152	Yohannes	God is gracious	Ethiopian/Amharic form of John, highly respected in East African regions	yo-HAN-nes	Christian, Cultural	Amharic	Common	Yoha, Hannes
153	Yohanness	God is gracious	Ethiopian/Amharic form of Johannes	yo-HAH-ness	Biblical, Graceful	Semitic	Low	Yoha, Ness
154	Yohay	God lives	A biblical name reflecting divine presence.	Yo-hai	Biblical, Spiritual	Hebrew	Moderate	Yo, Hay
155	Yohiel	God is Life	A sacred, angelic name denoting divine vitality and eternal essence.	YO-hee-el	Angelic, Spiritual	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Yoha, Hiel
156	Yoliel	Voice of God	Mystical, angel-like name meaning divine voice	YO-lee-el	Angelic, Spiritual	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Liel, Yoyo
157	Yonah	Dove, From the name JONAH	Symbol of peace and gentleness, appears in Old Testament	YOH-nah	Nature, Peaceful	Hebrew	Medium	Yoni, Naya
158	Yonas	Dove	Variant of Jonah, symbolizing peace and divine messenger	YO-nas	Biblical, Nature-based	Greek-Hebrew	Common	Yoyo, Nas
159	Yonatan	God has given	A noble biblical figure, known for loyalty and friendship with David	YOH-na-tan	Biblical, Virtuous	Hebrew	Very Common	Yoni, Nate
160	Yoni	God is gracious	A short and affectionate form of Yonatan, common in Israel.	YOH-nee	Spiritual, Biblical	Hebrew	Popular	Yon, Yoyo
161	Yoniel	God is my strength	Inventive biblical-style name with strong spiritual resonance	YO-nee-el	Spiritual, Mystical	Hebrew-inspired	Rare	Yoni, Niel
162	Yony	God is gracious	A diminutive form of Jonathan, denoting divine grace.	Yo-nee	Biblical, Spiritual	Hebrew	Moderate	Yo, Nino
163	Yoram	The Lord is exalted	A biblical name representing elevation of divine authority	YO-rahm	Biblical, Majestic	Hebrew	Rare	Ram, Yori
164	Yordan	Flowing down	Variant of Jordan, often seen in Eastern Europe.	YOR-dan	Geographical, Biblical	Hebrew-Bulgarian	Common	Yori, Dan
165	Yorham	God is Exalted	An exalted name honoring divine greatness.	YOR-ham	Biblical, Powerful	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Ram, Yori
166	Yorick	Farmer, Earth worker	Literary name from Shakespeare, meaning “earth-worker”	YOR-ik	Literary, Gothic	Scandinavian	Low	Rick, Yorkie
167	York	From the yew estate	Old English name linked to nobility and heritage	YOR-k	Historical, Regal	English	Medium	Yori, Yorkie
168	Yosef	God will add/increase	Hebrew form of Joseph, widely used across Christian and Jewish traditions	YO-sef	Biblical, Legacy	Hebrew	Very Common	Joe, Yossi
169	Yoseph	He will add	Variant of Joseph, traditional and deeply spiritual.	YOH-sef	Biblical, Traditional	Hebrew	Very Popular	Yose, Sephi
170	Yosiah	Fire of the Lord	Variant of Josiah, evoking divine energy and righteousness	yo-SIGH-ah	Biblical, Prophetic	Hebrew-inspired	Moderate	Siah, Yo
171	Yotam	God is perfect	A biblical name expressing divine perfection and goodness	YOH-tahm	Spiritual, Biblical	Hebrew	Low	Tami, Yoyo
172	Yovan	Young warrior; Youthful	A Slavic and Greek form of John or Jovanni, often linked with vitality.	YOH-vahn	Warrior, Energetic	Slavic-Greek	Moderate	Yo, Vanny
173	Yovani	God is gracious	Latinized variant of John with romantic linguistic appeal	yo-VAH-nee	Spiritual, Modern	Latin-Hebrew	Moderate	Vani, Yovo
174	Yovanni	God is gracious	Alternate modern spelling of Yovani, with added flair	yo-VAH-nee	Spiritual, Stylish	Latin-Hebrew	Moderate	Vann, Gio
175	Yovanny	God is Gracious	A variant of Giovanni, expressing divine grace and charm.	yo-VAH-nee	Biblical, Elegant	Latin-inspired	High	Yova, Vanny
176	Yovel	Jubilee	Refers to the biblical year of celebration and freedom	YO-vel	Biblical, Symbolic	Hebrew	Rare	Vel, Yo
177	Yoviel	Joy of God	Invented biblical-style name symbolizing divine joy	YOH-vee-el	Mystical, Spiritual	Hebrew-inspired	Rare	Vio, Yovi
178	Yoziel	God is my vision	Mystical modern creation with spiritual insight connotation	YO-zee-el	Prophetic, Invented	Hebrew-inspired	Rare	Yozi, Zio
179	Ysaiah	God is salvation	Unique spelling of Isaiah, retaining powerful prophetic roots	ee-SAY-yah	Prophetic, Biblical	Hebrew	Common	Sai, Ysy
180	Ysaiyah	God is salvation	Alternative artistic spelling of Isaiah, for stylistic variation	ee-SAI-yah	Prophetic, Invented	Hebrew-inspired	Rare	Saiyah, Yayo
181	Yubal	Stream, River	Biblical descendant of Cain, symbol of music and flow	YOO-bal	Nature, Historical	Hebrew	Rare	Bal, Yubi
182	Yudaiah	Praise of the Lord	Inventive name with roots in Judah and divine praise	yoo-DAY-uh	Worshipful, Invented	Hebrew-inspired	Rare	Yudi, Dai
183	Yudiel	Praise of God	A name with angelic essence meaning divine praise	YOO-dee-el	Angelic, Praiseful	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Diel, Yudi
184	Yuhanan	God is gracious	Aramaic form of John; ancient and spiritual.	yoo-HAH-nan	Aramaic, Sacred	Aramaic	Rare	Yuh, Hanan
185	Yule	Winter festival	Old English name tied to the festive Yule season.	YOOL	Festive, Seasonal	English	Rare	Yu, Yuli
186	Yulian	Youthful	A variant of Julian, soft yet classic.	YOO-lee-an	Historical, Noble	Latin-inspired	Rare	Yuli, Lian
187	Yulianus	Youthful prince	Latinized version of Julian, regal and historical.	yoo-lee-AH-nus	Regal, Ancient	Latin-inspired	Rare	Yuli, Anus
188	Yuniel	God is my light	A modern Christian name with a celestial tone	YOO-nee-el	Angelic, Spiritual	Hebrew-inspired	Low	Yuni, Niel
189	Yuri	Farmer, Light of God (varied)	Slavic and Russian name, often linked to George or light-related meanings	YOO-ree	Slavic, Spiritual	Russian	Popular	Yura, Riri
190	Yury	Farmer; Earth worker	A Russian variant of George, practical and earthy.	YOO-ree	Nature, Traditional	Slavic	Moderate	Yur, Yura
191	Yuval	Stream, brook	Biblical name representing a flowing stream or music	YOO-val	Nature, Biblical	Hebrew	Medium	Yuva, Val
192	Yvan	God is gracious	A French and Slavic variant of John, reflecting divine grace	EE-vahn	Biblical, Noble	Slavic, French	Moderate	Yvy, Van
193	Yvaniel	God is Merciful	A graceful blend of Ivan and El, embodying mercy and strength.	ee-vah-nee-EL	Divine, Elegant	Slavic-Hebrew	Moderate	Vani, Yvan
194	Yves	Yew wood	A French name symbolizing longevity and resilience	EEV	Nature-inspired	French	Moderate	Yvie, Vess
195	Yvor	Archer, Yew tree warrior	A noble name linked to heritage, strength, and natural symbolism.	EE-vor	Nature, Warrior	Norse-inspired	Moderate	Ivo, Vory

Biblical and Saintly Roots

While there are no well-known saints or characters in the Bible whose names begin with “Y,” many names are translations or variants of biblical figures:

Yoel – A Hebrew variant of Joel, meaning “Yahweh is God.” Joel is a prophet in the Old Testament, and this version keeps the meaning intact while offering a fresh sound.
Yosef – Hebrew form of Joseph, a righteous and obedient servant of God in both Old and New Testaments. Meaning: “God will increase.”
Yehoshua – Original Hebrew for Joshua, meaning “God is salvation.” It’s closely related to the name Jesus (Yeshua), which gives it immense spiritual weight.

Virtue-Based and God-Honoring Names

Not every Christian name must be directly biblical—many names are chosen for their spiritual significance, which resonates deeply with Christian families:

Yadon – Hebrew for “He will judge.” Represents divine justice and truth.
Yarden – Variant of Jordan, meaning “to descend” or “flow down.” Spiritually tied to the Jordan River, where Jesus was baptized—a powerful symbol of cleansing and new life.
Yamin – Meaning “right hand” or “right side,” often interpreted as being on God’s side or under His favor.
Yitzhak – Original Hebrew for Isaac, meaning “laughter.” A joyful name reminding us of God’s promises and fulfillment.
Yovel – Means “jubilee” in Hebrew, a biblical celebration of freedom, restoration, and joy.

Popular Christian Baby Boy Names Starting with Y

Here’s a list of widely accepted Christian names starting with “Y” and their spiritual meanings:

Name	Meaning	Faith Connection
Yosef	God will increase	Hebrew form of Joseph; trust in divine provision
Yoel	Yahweh is God	Variant of Joel; prophet of God
Yehoshua	God is salvation	Hebrew for Joshua; echoes the name of Jesus
Yarden	To flow down	Symbolic of baptism and spiritual cleansing
Yitzhak	Laughter	God’s fulfillment of promise (Isaac)
Yamin	Right hand	Divine favor, closeness to God
Yovel	Jubilee	Symbol of release, restoration, joy

Rare and Unique “Y” Names with Spiritual Meaning

Looking for something distinct? These “Y” names are not common but pack spiritual punch:

Yaron – Means “He will sing” or “joyful.” Tied to worship and praise—a wonderful aspiration for any child.
Yaaziel – Meaning “God determines,” reflecting divine sovereignty.
Yehiel – Translates to “May God live.” A deeply faithful statement in a name.
Yadin – Means “He will judge,” again linking to God’s justice.
Yishai – Hebrew form of Jesse, father of King David, meaning “gift.”

Linguistic Background and Pronunciation

Most “Y” names in Christian use have Hebrew origins, since “Y” is a common transliteration from Hebrew:

Yosef → Pronounced YO-sef
Yoel → YO-el
Yehoshua → yeh-ho-SHOO-ah
Yovel → YO-vel
Yaron → ya-RONE

These names are deeply embedded in Judeo-Christian heritage, even if not commonly used in English-speaking cultures.

How to Choose a Spirit-Filled Name

Here’s a prayerful guide to help you:

Pray for guidance – Let the Holy Spirit lead your decision.
Study the meaning – Understand what the name represents biblically or spiritually.
Speak it out loud – Does it feel strong, peaceful, joyful?
Consider legacy – Does the name connect with family history or spiritual mentors?
Bless it – Once chosen, speak a blessing over the name for your child’s life.

Conclusion

Christian baby boy names that begin with “Y” may be uncommon, but they’re incredibly powerful, spiritual, and unique. Whether you go with Yosef, Yehoshua, or a rare gem like Yovel or Yaron, each name can be a declaration of faith, a reminder of God’s promises, and a blessing over your child’s life. Let God guide you to the name that will walk with your son for a lifetime.

FAQs

1. Are there any biblical boy names that start with Y?
Yes—Yael (for girls), Yosef, Yoel, Yitzhak, and Yehoshua are all Hebrew forms of biblical names like Joseph, Joel, Isaac, and Joshua.

2. Is Yosef the same as Joseph?
Yes, Yosef is the Hebrew version of Joseph, meaning “God will increase.”

3. What does Yehoshua mean?
It means “God is salvation,” and is the Hebrew name for Joshua—also closely related to Jesus (Yeshua).

4. Are “Y” names difficult to pronounce?
Not necessarily. Many, like Yosef, Yoel, or Yaron, are simple and elegant when spoken.

5. What’s the best “Y” name for spiritual meaning?
Yehoshua and Yoel are particularly strong spiritually. Yovel (Jubilee) is also deeply biblical and joyful.

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