"He must become greater; I must become less."
Christian Name · English Origin
Increase Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Increase
boy
Increase means "Growth or multiplication", a boy's name of English origin. The name Increase does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Represents the growth of God's kingdom and decreasing self to increase Christ.
Is Increase in the Bible?
No — the name Increase does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Growth or multiplication", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Increase.
Pronunciation:/IN-kreez/
OriginEnglish
MeaningGrowth or multiplication
What does Increase mean?
Increase is a boy name of English origin meaning "Growth or multiplication". A Puritan virtue name reflecting the prayer that God would increase faith and fruitfulness.
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What does Increase mean in the Bible?
Increase means "Growth or multiplication" and is a name of English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
A Puritan virtue name reflecting the prayer that God would increase faith and fruitfulness.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Increase?
Increase is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Growth or multiplication" — not because Scripture names anyone Increase.
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What is the spiritual meaning of Increase?
Represents the growth of God's kingdom and decreasing self to increase Christ.
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Names like Increase
Other English biblical names that share the spirit of "Growth or multiplication" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Greyson
"Son of the gray-haired; Son of the steward"
boy
Greyson
"Son of the steward; Son of the grey-haired one"
boy
Hope
"Expectation of good"
girl
Ivy
"Faithfulness; Clinging vine"
girl
Beckett
"Bee cottage; Brook"
boy
Ember
"Glowing coal; Smoldering fire"
girl
Promise
"Vow or covenant pledge"
girl
Sterling
"Of the highest quality"
boy
Names that pair well with Increase
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Hope
girl
"Expectation of good"
Increase & Hope
Ivy
girl
"Faithfulness; Clinging vine"
Increase & Ivy
Promise
girl
"Vow or covenant pledge"
Increase & Promise
Ember
girl
"Glowing coal; Smoldering fire"
Increase & Ember
Emberly
girl
"Glowing coal; Ember meadow"
Increase & Emberly
Hadley
girl
"Heather field; Field of heather"
Increase & Hadley
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Increase name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Increase
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Increase?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Increase?
You can read every verse where Increase appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.