Looking for a Christian baby boy name starting with the letter I? Here are 101 Christian boy names beginning with I, each with its meaning, including Isaac (Laughter), Isaiah (Salvation of the Lord), Ian (Gift from God).
Christian names draw on the Bible, the saints and the European languages where Christianity spread: Hebrew, Greek, Latin, English, French, Spanish, Italian, German and the Slavic languages. Many families pick a saint’s name or a biblical virtue, then choose a spelling that suits their language.
Christian boy names starting with I and their meanings
Isaac – Laughter
Isaiah – Salvation of the Lord
Ian – Gift from God
Ignatius – Fiery one
Ira – Watchful
Irvin – Handsome; Attractive
Ives – Archer’s bow
Immanuel – God is with us
Ivan – Gift from God
Irving – Green water; Sea friend
Irenaeus – Peaceful
Ingram – Angel
Isidore – Gift of Isis (a goddess)
Isaias – Salvation of the Lord
Iago – Supplanter
Ignacio – Fiery
Igor – Warrior
Ilario – Cheerful
Imre – Powerful
Inigo – Fiery
Innocent – Innocent, a pope
Isidro – Gift of Isis
Ismael – God hears
Israel – Struggles with God
Ivo – Yew, a saint
Ivor – Archer
Izaak – Laughter
Iain – God is gracious
Ignace – Fiery
Ilya – The Lord is my God
Isaak – He laughs
Isidor – Gift
Ithamar – Palm island, son of Aaron
Ivar – Archer
Ivano – God is gracious
Iker – Visitation
Ilie – The Lord is my God
Ingo – Ing’s
Innes – Island
Ioan – God is gracious
Irwin – Friend of boars
Isham – Iron home
Ivanhoe – Yew hill
Iacopo – Supplanter
Iestyn – Just
Ilias – The Lord is my God
Illarion – Cheerful
Isai – Gift, father of David
Ivon – Yew
Iddo – Timely, a prophet
Immer – Talkative
Irad – Wild donkey
Iram – Watchful
Isaaco – Laughter
Ittai – With God
Innocenzo – Innocent
Isak – Laughter
Ignatz – Fiery
Ilarion – Cheerful
Imrich – Work ruler
Ingmar – Famous son
Ioannis – God is gracious
Irenaios – Peaceful
Isidoro – Gift
Iulian – Youthful
Iosif – God will increase
Iakovos – Supplanter
Ignasi – Fiery
Iwan – God is gracious
Ilija – The Lord is my God
Istvan – Crown
Ivica – God is gracious
Ignazio – Fiery
Innocentius – Innocent
Isaaks – Laughter
Iulius – Youthful
Ivanko – God is gracious
Izidor – Gift
Ireneo – Peaceful
Ippolito – Freer of horses
Isidorus – Gift
Irenej – Peaceful
Iannis – God is gracious
Iorwerth – Handsome lord
Ioannes – God is gracious
Igino – Vigorous, a pope
Ildefonso – Ready for battle, a saint
Irenee – Peaceful
Isidoros – Gift
Iuliu – Youthful
Isaia – Salvation of God
Idwal – Lord of the wall
Ieuan – God is gracious
Iolo – Worthy lord
Ignatios – Fiery
Iliya – The Lord is my God
Ilari – Cheerful
Izydor – Gift
Ilmari – Air
Iosephus – God will increase
Isambard – Iron axe
Tips for choosing the right name
- Keep a shortlist of 3–5 names and see which one feels right after a few days.
- Consider how the name sounds in the languages your family speaks.
- Check the meaning and spelling with elders or a religious teacher if the name has spiritual significance.
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