Boys Strong Baby Names

Strong names often have Germanic or Old Norse roots — 'power,' 'battle,' 'ruler.' Ethan, Audrey, Bernard, Matilda. The meaning is there if you dig for it, but the name doesn't announce it.

5,177 names — click any name for full meaning, origin, and safety analysis

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#1

Liam

strong-willed warrior

#5

James

may God protect

#6

Henry

ruler of the homeland

#7

Mateo

devoted to God

#8

Elijah

my God is Yahweh

#9

Lucas

from Lucania

#10

William

determined helmet-wearer, warrior protector

#13

Ezra

strong, powerful

#15

Jack

supplanter

#16

Daniel

divine judge

#17

Samuel

name of God

#18

Michael

who resembles God

#19

Ethan

permanent, long-lived

#20

Asher

fortunate, prosperous

#21

John

Yahweh is gracious

#22

Hudson

son of Hudd

#24

Leo

lion-hearted, brave

#25

Elias

the Lord is my God

#26

Owen

well-born

#27

Alexander

protector of humanity

#28

Dylan

son of the sea

#29

Santiago

Saint James

#30

Julian

youthful, downy-bearded

#31

David

beloved, darling

#32

Joseph

God will increase, he will add

#33

Matthew

gift of Yahweh

#34

Luke

man from Lucania

#35

Jackson

God is gracious

#36

Maverick

independent thinker, non-conformist

#38

Wyatt

little warrior

#39

Thomas

Twin

#40

Isaac

He will laugh; laughter

#41

Jacob

may God protect

#42

Mason

stoneworker, bricklayer

#43

Gabriel

God is my strength

#44

Anthony

from the Antonius Roman family

#45

Carter

One who transports goods by cart; cart driver

#46

Logan

from the hollow

#49

Caleb

whole-hearted, faithful

#50

Cooper

barrel maker

#51

Charles

man, full-grown man

#52

Roman

citizen of Rome, Roman

#53

Josiah

God supports, Yahweh heals

#54

Ezekiel

may God strengthen him

#56

Isaiah

the Lord saves

#57

Joshua

God is salvation, the Lord saves

#58

Wesley

from the western farmstead

#60

Bennett

the blessed one

#61

Christopher

bearer of Christ, Christ-carrier

#62

Nathan

God has given

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