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These are strong boy names that will be absolutely perfect for your son. Handsome and classic, you will adore them!
All baby names come with meaning, and coming to the baby name selection process with a meaning in mind can be a great way to go. “Strong” is a solid choice! A beautiful piece of inspiration for your little boy to be reminded of. These strong boy names will give you so many ideas and names to add to your list of options!
Below you’ll find an extensive list of strong boy names with meanings. Each one will have its origin in parenthesis along with it’s exact meaning. Some mean strong, some are something related to strength. Some are more popular names you’ve heard of, some are more unique.
No matter which you choose, you’re giving your baby boy an inspiring meaning to his name and direction to live his life in!
This post is all about strong boy names.
1. Aaron (Hebrew) – High mountain; exalted, strong
2. Adir (Hebrew) – Mighty, strong
3. Ajax (Greek) – Eagle
4. Alaric (Germanic) – All-powerful ruler
5. Alden (English) – Old, wise friend
6. Alexander (Greek) – Defender of the people
7. Andrew (Greek) – Manly, brave
8. Angus (Scottish) – One strength
9. Armstrong (English) – Strong arms
10. Arnold (German) – Eagle power
11. Arthur (Welsh) – Bear, noble
12. Bala (Sanskrit) – Strength
13. Baldwin (German) – Brave friend
14. Barrett (German) – Bear strength
15. Beowulf (Old English) – Bear
16. Bernard (German) – Strong, brave as a bear
17. Boaz (Hebrew) – Swiftness
18. Boris (Slavic) – Fighter, warrior
19. Brendan (Irish) – Prince, brave
20. Brian (Irish) – Strong, virtuous, honorable
21. Broderick (Germanic) – Famed, powerful ruler
22. Callan (Gaelic) – Battle, rock
23. Chad (English) – Warrior, defender
24. Charlemagne (French) – Charles the Great
25. Conall (Irish) – Strong wolf
26. Conrad (German) – Bold ruler
27. Constantine (Latin) – Constant, steadfast
28. Cormac (Irish) – Charioteer
29. Cyrus (Persian) – Sun, lord
30. Darius (Persian) – Rich, kingly
31. Denzel (Cornish) – Powerful
32. Dexter (Latin) – Right-handed, skilled
33. Donovan (Irish) – Dark warrior
34. Drake (English) – Dragon
35. Duncan (Scottish) – Dark warrior
36. Ekon (African) – Strong
37. Elmar (German) – Famous nobleman
48. Emery (German) – Brave, powerful
49. Emmett (German, English) – Universal, truth
50. Ethan (Hebrew) – Strong, firm
51. Ezekiel (Hebrew) – God strengthens
52. Farrell (Irish) – Man of valor
53. Fergus (Scottish) – Man of strength
54. Ferris (Irish) – Rock
55. Finley (Scottish) – Fair warrior
56. Gabino (Italian) – God is my strength
57. Gabriel (Hebrew) – God is my strength
58. Garrett (Irish) – Spear strength
59. Gerard (German) – Brave spear
60. Gideon (Hebrew) – Hewer; great warrior
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61. Grady (Irish) – Noble, illustrious
62. Griffin/Griffith (Welsh) – Strong lord
63. Hagan (German) – Strong defense
64. Hank (American) – Ruler of the home
65. Harold (Scandinavian) – Army ruler
66. Harvey (English) – Battle worthy
67. Hector (Greek) – Steadfast
68. Hercules (Greek) – Glory of Hera
69. Hugo (German) – Mind, intellect
70. Ignatius (Latin) – Fiery one
71. Ike (Hebrew) – He who laughs; God will strengthen
72. Ivar/Ivor (Scandinavian) – Bow warrior
73. Jarek (Slavic) – Strong, fierce
74. Jarl (Scandinavian) – Nobleman, leader
75. Jarrett (English) – Spear strength
76. Jupiter (Latin) – Father Zeus; supreme God
77. Justin (Latin) – Just, righteous
78. Kai (Hawaiian, Scandinavian, Japanese) – Ocean, restoration, shell, warrior
79. Kaleb (Hebrew) – Whole hearted, faithful
80. Kellan (Gaelic) – Powerful, mighty
81. Kendrick (Welsh) – Greatest champion
82. Kenji (Japanese) – Strong, healthy
83. Kwan (Korean) – Strong
84. Leon (Greek) – Lion, symbol of strength
85. Leonard (German) – Lion strength
86. Leonardo (Italian) – Brave as a lion
87. Leonidas (Greek) – Son of the lion
88. Liam (Irish) – Strong-willed warrior
89. Lorcan (Irish) – Little fierce one
90. Lucas (Latin) – Light, illumination
91. Magnus (Latin) – Great, powerful
92. Marcus (Latin) – Warlike
93. Maximus (Latin) – Greatest
94. Maynard (German) – Brave, hardy, and strong
95. Miles (Latin) – Soldier, merciful
96. Murphy (Irish) – Sea warrior
97. Nero (Latin) – Strong, vigorous
98. Niall (Irish) – Champion
99. Nikolai (Russian) – Victory of the people
100. Nolan (Irish) – Champion
101. Orson (English) – Bear cub
102. Oscar (Old English) – God spear, or deer-lover or champion warrior
103. Oswald (English) – God’s power
104. Otto (German) – Wealth, prosperity
105. Phelan (Irish) – Wolf; symbolizing strength
106. Phoenix (Greek) – Dark red, symbol of rebirth
107. Pierce (English) – Rock, stone
108. Quillon (Latin) – Strong
109. Quintavius (Latin) – Fifth; strong
110. Ragnar (Norse) – Warrior or judgment
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111. Rex (Latin) – King, ruler
112. Richard (German) – Brave ruler
113. Roderick (German) – Famous power
114. Samson (Hebrew) – Sun or service
115. Samurai (Japanese) – Servant, warrior
116. Siegfried (German) – Victorious peace
117. Silas (Latin) – Man of the forest
118. Soren (Scandinavian) – Stern
119. Spartacus (Latin) – From the city of Sparta
120. Swithin (Anglo-Saxon) – Strong bear
121. Takeo (Japanese) – Strong like bamboo
122. Thor (Norse) – Thunder
123. Thorin (Scandinavian) – Brave, daring
124. Titus (Latin) – Honorable, defender
125. Tormod (Norwegian) – Mind, spirit, courage
126. Trent (Latin) – Gushing waters
127. Truman (English) – Loyal one
128. Ulrich (German) – Prosperity and power
129. Umberto (Italian) – Renowned warrior
130. Valentino (Latin) – Strong, healthy
131. Valerio (Latin) – Strong, healthy
132. Valiant (English) – Brave, courageous
133. Viktor (Russian, Latin) – Conqueror
134. Vladimir (Slavic) – Ruler of peace
135. Walter (German) – Army ruler
136. Werner (German) – Warrior, defending army
137. William (German) – Resolute protector
138. Wyatt (English) – Brave in war
139. Xander (Greek) – Defender of the people
140. Yale (Welsh) – Fertile upland; strong
141. Yorick (Scandinavian) – Farmer, strong
142. Zale (Greek) – Sea-strength
143. Zander (Greek) – Defender of men
144. Zeke (Hebrew) – God strengthens
145. Zeno (Greek) – Gift of Zeus, living
146. Zorion (Basque) – Happiness, strength
I really love the variety in this list of popular, familiar names, and more unique names. SO many great ones to choose from, and a little something for everyone. Wishing you an easy time making your selection for your incoming baby boy.