40+ First Names for Boys That Mean "Strong"

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Find or generate a baby name that reflects power and courage

Co-authored by Kateri Berasi, PsyD and Dev Murphy, MA

Last Updated: December 2, 2025 Fact Checked

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Whether you're looking for names for your new baby boy, fictional character, or even yourself, you can't go wrong with a name that's associated with power, leadership, and dominance. To help you out, we've compiled a list of our favorite boy names that mean "strong" (and related terms), including popular names, more unique names, classic and timeless names, and more.

Boy Names Meaning "Strong"

Liam: (Irish) Strong-willed warrior, protector
Ethan: (Hebrew) Strong, safe, solid, firm
Emeric: (Hungarian) Strength
Archibald: (English, Scottish) Bold and brave
Azaiah: (Hebrew) "My strength is God"

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Popular Boy Names that Mean "Strong"

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These names are popular for a reason. You've probably come across a few Liams or Ethans before—why not bring another one into the world? These masculine names that are associated with strength and power are beloved by just about everyone:
- Liam: (Irish) Strong-willed warrior, protector^{[1]
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- William: (Spanish) Resolute protector
- Aiden: (Old Irish) Little fire
- Michael: (Hebrew) Like God
- Kendrick: (Welsh) Bold and powerful
- Maverick: (English) Independent
- Ethan: (Hebrew) Strong, safe, solid, firm ^{[2]
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Rare Boy Names that Mean "Strong"

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These names are less common in English-speaking countries. If you live in America, you may not have heard some of these rare names. If you have a connection to the culture one of these names stems from, consider using it on your new baby to help them stand out and imbue their name with meaning:
- Emeric: (Hungarian) Strength
- Azaiah: (Hebrew) "My strength is God"
- Kwame: (Ghanian) Combat-ready
- Qiang: (Chinese) Strong, better
- Barrett: (Old German) Strength of a bear
- Harvey: (English) Worthy of battle
- Aasim: (Arabic) Protector, savior
- Aleksi: (Persian) Protector of mankind
- Malik: (Arabic) King, ruler
- Balthazar: (German) "God protect the king"
- Bronislaw: (Slavic) Protector of glory
- Farbod: (Persian) Protector of glory
- Sewell: (Old English) Ruler of the sea
- Warrick: (German) Leader who defends
- Burke: (Old English) Fortress
- Ansaldo: (Italian) Power, leader, ruler

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Classic Boy Names that Mean "Strong"

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Try a vintage and timeless boy's name. You can't go wrong with a name like Everett or Archibald. These names have stood the test of time and won't ever truly go out of style:
- Archibald: (English, Scottish) Bold and brave
- Andreas: (Greek) Valiant protector
- Howard: (English) Protector of the home
- Osmond: (English) Divine protector
- Raymond: (Old English) Worthy protector
- Sigmund: (German, Teutonic) Victory protector
- Alexander: (Greek) Defending man
- Wyatt: (Old English) Battle, brave, hardy
- Henry: (Germanic) Ruler

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Gender-Neutral Names that Mean "Strong"

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Consider a unisex name for your baby boy. Just because you're having a boy doesn't mean he needs to have a traditional "masculine" name—and there are plenty of gender-neutral names that are associated with strength and independence that you don't want to miss! Keep some of these unisex names under consideration:
- Kanoa: (Hawaiian) The free one
- Drew: (Greek) Strong and manly
- Phoenix: (Greek) Literally "crimson"; refers to the mythological bird that rises from its ashes after death
- Aspen: (Old English) Refers to the aspen tree, a symbol of protection
- Sasha: (Russian) Defender of humankind
- Amell: (German) Power of an eagle
- Enzi: (Swahili) Powerful
- Kana: (Japanese) Powerful
- Avery: (French) Ruler of the elves
- Rohan: (Indian) Ascending, climbing
- Callen: (Gaelic) Powerful in battle

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Naming Your Baby

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Picking a name for a new baby isn't something you should do on a whim. You want to choose the perfect name—not just for who he is as a baby, but for who he'll become over the years. Keep these tips in mind when choosing a name:
- Pick a name that will grow with him. It might be tempting to give your baby a cute name that perfectly suits his chubby little cheeks and endless rolls of fat, but a name like "Bubba" is unlikely to suit him when he's graduating high school or interviewing for his first big-boy job. (Save the cutesy monikers for nicknames!)
- Consider the name's origins and cultural significance. Think about your roots: Do you have German heritage? Ancestors from Ghana? Did you study abroad in Russia? Consider a name that holds cultural significance you identify with. (If you're not from or closely tied to a particular culture, it might not make that much sense to choose a name from it.)
- Think about family names you'd like to pass on. While a name that means "strength" is a great way to honor your little dude and (hopefully) imbue him with traits like independence and courage, "you also may want the name to have a connection to family or your heritage," says licensed clinical psychologist Kateri Berasi, PsyD.^{[3]
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  Expert Interview} If any of the names on this list are shared by someone in your family (or someone whose legacy you want to honor, regardless of their blood relation), consider it for your baby.