Baby Names That Mean Protector
532 baby names meaning protector — with origins, popularity, and audio pronunciation on every name.
Looking for a name that means protector? Here are 532 baby names whose meaning carries the sense of protector. Each links to its full page with a sourced meaning and audio pronunciation.
Girl Names
Alexandra#237 in the U.S.Defender of the people; feminine form of Alexander, from Greek alexein + androsSamara#320 in the U.S.May derive from the Hebrew Shomron (Samaria), meaning 'watch mountain' or 'guardian', or from AAlessia#326 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Alessio (Alexis), from the Greek alexein (to defend, to help) — meaninWilla#422 in the U.S.Feminine form of William, from Old High German Wilhelmus combining wil (will, determination) anAlessandra#443 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Alessandro (Alexander), from Greek 'Alexandros' composed of 'alexein' Alexandria#474 in the U.S.Feminine form of Alexandros, from Greek 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner/andros' (man), meaning Alejandra#604 in the U.S.Spanish feminine form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros, composed of alexein ('to defend,' 'tLexi#628 in the U.S.Short form of Alexandra or Alexis, from the Greek alexein ('to defend') + anēr ('man'), meaningAndi#632 in the U.S.Feminine short form of Andrea or Andreas, from the Greek andreios (ἀνδρεῖος), meaning 'manly,' Sasha#684 in the U.S.Russian and Slavic diminutive of Alexander or Alexandra, from Greek Alexandros composed of alexBillie#691 in the U.S.Resolute protector; feminine diminutive of William, from Old High German wil (will, desire) andLara#693 in the U.S.Protection; from the Roman Lares (protective household gods), or as a Russian diminutive of LarRamona#733 in the U.S.Spanish feminine form of Ramon, which derives from Raimund, from Old High German Raginmund, comLiv#896 in the U.S.From Old Norse hlif meaning protection, shield, or shelter; in modern Scandinavian languages liAlexa#1029 in the U.S.Defender of men; feminine form of Alexander, from Greek alexein (to defend) + aner/andros (man)Alexia#1040 in the U.S.Defender of men; feminine form of Alexios, from Greek alexein (to defend) + aner/andros (man)Sandra#1210 in the U.S.Defender of men; short form of Alexandra/Alessandra, from Greek alexein (to defend) + aner (manLexie#1357 in the U.S.Defender of men; an English diminutive of Alexis, Alexa, or Alexandra, from Greek alexein (to dAavya#1611 in the U.S.To animate, to drive, to protectInayah#1860 in the U.S.Care, concern, protectionAlessa#1872 in the U.S.short form of Alessandra, feminine of Alexander, meaning "defender of mankind"Samaria#1895 in the U.S.A biblical place name, the capital of the ancient northern Kingdom of Israel, from Hebrew 'ShomTeddi#2433 in the U.S.Rich guardHollie#2834 in the U.S.From the Old English word 'holen,' referring to the holly tree, associated with protection and Sandy#3020 in the U.S.Pet form of Sandra and Alexandra, from Greek Alexandros, 'defender of mankind'Thyri#3292 in the U.S.associated with Thor; likely 'Thor's protection/warrior'Aleksandra#3297 in the U.S.Defender of mankind; Slavic and Scandinavian spelling of Alexandra, feminine of Greek AlexandroAnaiya#3467 in the U.S.Variant of Anaya, commonly linked to Arabic inayah, 'care, concern, protection'Wilma#3705 in the U.S.Short form of Wilhelmina — Germanic wil, 'will, desire', plus helm, 'helmet, protection'Aly#3716 in the U.S.Standalone short form of Alison, Alexandra, or Alyssa — carrying their 'noble' and 'defender' rIshanvi#3862 in the U.S.An epithet of the goddess Parvati; feminine derivative of Ishan, a name of Shiva meaning 'lord,Avacyn#3990 in the U.S.A coined name — Avacyn, the protective archangel of Magic: The Gathering; also a modern Ava + -Randi#4252 in the U.S.Shield wolf or admirable; a Scandinavian feminine name from Old Norse Ragnfridr meaning beautifWillamina#4262 in the U.S.Variant of Wilhelmina — feminine of Wilhelm/William, 'will-helmet': 'resolute protector'Adalind#4353 in the U.S.From Germanic adal, 'noble', plus lind, 'soft, tender' (or 'serpent, shield of linden') — 'noblAlesia#4360 in the U.S.From Alicia/Alesia — a form of Alice ('noble', Germanic), or linked to Greek 'helper, defender'Enaya#4691 in the U.S.From Arabic inaya, 'care, concern; attention, protection; solicitude'Minna#4722 in the U.S.From Germanic minne, 'love'; also a short form of Wilhelmina ('resolute protector'); routes layLexa#4827 in the U.S.A pet form of Alexa/Alexandra — from Greek, 'a defender of the people; a defender of mankind' (Liam#4829 in the U.S.An Irish short form of William — from Germanic, 'a resolute protector; will + helmet'; overwhelLexy#4939 in the U.S.-y spelling of Lexi — a pet form of Alexandra/Alexa, from Greek alexo + aner, 'defender of men/Vella#4977 in the U.S.From a V-spelling of Bella ('beautiful', Latin/Italian); also an Italian/Maltese surname (linkeSamary#5075 in the U.S.Modern Latina coinage echoing Samara ('guardian/from Samaria') and Mari/Mary; no single fixed rRuqayya#5204 in the U.S.From Arabic — variously 'gentleness, tenderness', 'a charm/spell of protection', or 'rising, asAlix#5247 in the U.S.French short form of Alexandra ('defender of the people') or Alice ('noble'); routes layeredSiyana#5377 in the U.S.Variously a Bulgarian name, 'radiance; shining; glow', and an Arabic name, 'protection; care; sAlexi#5419 in the U.S.Feminine pet form of Alexis/Alexandra — from Greek alexo, 'to defend, to help' — 'defender, helWarren#5713 in the U.S.From the Norman French, variously 'a game park/enclosure (a rabbit warren)' and 'a guardian/defVelma#5903 in the U.S.A form of Wilhelmina — from the Germanic wil, 'will; resolve', + helm, 'helmet; protection', heMinka#6047 in the U.S.A Polish/German pet form (of names like Wilhelmina/Dominika), connoting 'resolute; a strong-wilZiggy#6112 in the U.S.Pet form of names with Germanic sig, 'victory' (Sigmund 'victorious protector', Siegfried 'victAlden#6125 in the U.S.From Old English Ealdwine, 'old friend; wise protector/friend'; predominantly a boys' name; herAleska#6126 in the U.S.Slavic pet form of Aleksandra (Alexandra) — from Greek, 'defender of the people'; also echoes ARay#6274 in the U.S.From the word ray ('a beam of light'), and/or a short form of Rachel ('ewe') or Raymond ('wise Alexie#6557 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Alexis/Alexie — from the Greek alexein, 'to defend; to help', hence 'a defen
Boy Names
Liam#1 in the U.S.Strong-willed warrior and protectorWilliam#9 in the U.S.Resolute protector; determined guardian; will helmetAlexander#30 in the U.S.Defender of men; protector of the peopleAlejandro#195 in the U.S.Defender of the people; Spanish form of Alexander, from Greek AlexandrosEdward#224 in the U.S.Wealthy guardian; prosperous protector; from Old English ead (wealth, fortune) + weard (guard, Alex#232 in the U.S.Defender of the people; short form of Alexander, from Greek alexein (to defend) + aner (man)Xander#259 in the U.S.Defender of the people; short form of Alexander, from Greek alexein + androsRaymond#395 in the U.S.From Germanic Raginmund, combining ragin meaning counsel or advice and mund meaning protection Zander#397 in the U.S.Short form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros meaning defender of the people, combining alexeiEduardo#410 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Edward, from Old English Eadweard combining ead (wealth, prosperSergio#441 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Sergius, a Roman family name of uncertain etymology, possibly from Nasir#487 in the U.S.From Arabic 'nasara' meaning to help, to give victory, or to protect; Nasir means 'helper,' 'onRowen#488 in the U.S.Variant of Rowan, from Irish Gaelic 'ruadhán' meaning 'little red one' (from 'ruadh,' red), andAlessandro#497 in the U.S.Italian form of Alexander, from Greek 'Alexandros' composed of 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner/Jaime#657 in the U.S.Spanish form of James and Jacob, ultimately from Hebrew Ya'aqov meaning supplanter or may God pWilson#673 in the U.S.English patronymic surname meaning son of William or son of Will; William derives from Old HighAlvaro#777 in the U.S.Cautious, wary, or guardian of all; a Spanish name from the Visigothic Germanic Alwar or AllvarRay#792 in the U.S.Counsel protector; a short form of Raymond from Old High German Raginmund, composed of ragin meRaylan#802 in the U.S.A modern compound name blending Ray (from Raymond meaning counsel protector) and the suffix -laTeddy#823 in the U.S.Pet form of Theodore (Greek, 'gift of God') or Edward (Old English, 'wealthy guardian'), used sRayden#833 in the U.S.Modern phonetic spelling of Raiden or Rayden, combining the English ray (beam of light) with thRamon#852 in the U.S.Spanish form of Raymond, from the Old High German Raginmund, composed of ragin (counsel, wise) Eddie#861 in the U.S.Pet form of Edward or Edmund, from Old English ead (wealth, fortune) and weard/mund (guard, proAlessio#867 in the U.S.Italian form of Alexios or Alexis, from the Greek alexein (to defend, to protect) and laos (peoEdison#870 in the U.S.English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Edd' or 'son of Ed', where Ed derives from the Old EShepard#892 in the U.S.From Old English sceaphirde meaning sheep-herder, composed of sceap (sheep) and hierde (herder,Alistair#897 in the U.S.Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros, composed of alexein (to defend, proteGuillermo#902 in the U.S.Spanish form of William, from Old High German Willahelm, composed of wil (will, desire, determiRey#908 in the U.S.From Spanish rey meaning king; also used as a variant of the English name Ray, itself a short fMordechai#967 in the U.S.From Hebrew Mordekhay, possibly derived from Babylonian Marduk, the chief deity of Babylon, thuAlec#977 in the U.S.Short form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros composed of alexein meaning to defend and aner (Howard#1004 in the U.S.High guardian or sheep herder; from Old Norse Hávarðr (hay guardian, yard guardian) or Old GermCastiel#1009 in the U.S.My cover is God; shield of God; from Hebrew kasah (to cover, protect) + El (God); a name populaDevon#1028 in the U.S.Defender; deep valley dwellers (the Dumnonii tribe); English county name Devon, from the CelticBilly#1068 in the U.S.Resolute protector; English pet form of William, from Germanic Willahelm (wil: will, desire + hEdmund#1082 in the U.S.Wealthy protector; fortunate guardian; from Old English Eadmund (ead: prosperity, wealth + mundLyam#1086 in the U.S.Resolute protector; a Y-spelling variant of Liam, the Irish short form of William, from GermaniRandy#1089 in the U.S.Shield wolf; or strong protector; short form of Randolph or Randall, from Germanic Raginald or Ansel#1138 in the U.S.Follower of a nobleman, divine protectorOsman#1157 in the U.S.Protector; bone-setter; Turkish/Arabic form of Uthman, from Arabic uthmana (a young lion cub) oWill#1195 in the U.S.Resolute protector, strong-willed guardWiley#1226 in the U.S.Resolute warrior; from a diminutive of William (wig: war + helm: protection) or a place name; aWillie#1322 in the U.S.Resolute protector; diminutive of WilliamWarner#1365 in the U.S.From a Norman-introduced Germanic personal name combining 'warin' (guard) and 'heri' (army), giAleksander#1425 in the U.S.Form of Alexander, from Greek 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner/andros' (man), 'defender of men'.Akiva#1466 in the U.S.An Aramaic form related to the Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), variously interpreted as "to protect/shelZiggy#1491 in the U.S.Victorious protector; victory and protectionRandall#1506 in the U.S.A medieval form of Randolf, from Germanic elements 'rand' (rim of a shield) and 'wulf' (wolf), Eddy#1605 in the U.S.A diminutive of Edward or Edmund, from Old English ead "wealth, fortune" combined with weard "gEamon#1646 in the U.S.Anglicized Irish form of Eamonn/Edmund, from Old English 'ead' ('wealth') and 'mund' ('protectoAlister#1689 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Alasdair (Alexander), from Greek 'alexein' ('to defend') andZarek#1866 in the U.S.Linked to Polish Żarek (a pet form of Zahariasz, 'God remembers') or Persian 'God protects the Edmond#2011 in the U.S.wealthy protectorAlastair#2147 in the U.S.Defender of men; Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander (Greek Alexandros: alexein to defend + aner/Hero#2195 in the U.S.Defender; protector; warrior; from Greek heros (a man of superhuman strength and valor, a warriDru#2366 in the U.S.Strong; brave; a short form of Drew (from Andrew: defender of men) or an independent name from Asim#2393 in the U.S.Protector or guardian; from the Arabic root asama meaning to protect or guardWali#2448 in the U.S.Guardian, protector, friend; in Islamic usage a wali is a protector and, as wali Allah, a 'frieRaymundo#2471 in the U.S.counsel and protectionStuart#2534 in the U.S.Steward, household guardian; from Old English stigweard, the occupational name that became ScotKion#2625 in the U.S.The Lion GuardAlexandro#2643 in the U.S.Defender of men; Spanish/Italian form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros (alexein: to defend +Alexandros#2644 in the U.S.Defender of men, protector of the peopleSasha#2748 in the U.S.Defender of men; Russian diminutive of Alexander (Greek Alexandros: alexein to defend + aner/anBaltazar#2802 in the U.S. Bel protect the kingAleksandr#2837 in the U.S.Defender of men; the Slavic form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros (alexein: to defend + anerWard#2877 in the U.S.Guardian, watchman; from Old English weard, the keeper of the watchAleister#2943 in the U.S.Variant of Alistair, the Scottish Alasdair — Alexander, Greek for 'defender of mankind'Allister#2995 in the U.S.defender of manSander#3030 in the U.S.Short form of Alexander — Greek 'defender of the people' — popular in Scandinavia and the Low CYaqub#3124 in the U.S.He who supplants or follows at the heel; the Arabic form of the biblical Jacob, from Hebrew YaaEduard#3147 in the U.S.German, Romanian, Catalan, and other European form of Edward, from Old English Eadweard composeTed#3229 in the U.S.Rich guardEamonn#3261 in the U.S.The Irish form of Edmund — from Old English ead, 'wealth, riches, fortune', plus mund, 'protectJakub#3271 in the U.S.Polish and Czech form of Jacob/James, from Hebrew Yaakov, meaning one who supplants or holds byMuad#3423 in the U.S.From Arabic mu'adh or mu'ādh, related to the root 'adha meaning 'to protect' or 'to keep safe,'Muaz#3631 in the U.S.Arabic name from the root 'awdha ('to protect,' 'to seek refuge'), meaning 'one who is protecteBane#3667 in the U.S.South Slavic short form of Branimir or Branislav, meaning 'glory' or 'glorious defender'; in OlSacha#3739 in the U.S.French spelling of Sasha — a Russian pet form of Alexander/Alexandra, from Greek, 'defender of Reymundo#3828 in the U.S.Spanish form of Raymond — Germanic ragin, 'counsel', plus mund, 'protection' — 'wise protector'Alasdair#3850 in the U.S.Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander — Greek Alexandros, 'defender of the people'Avan#3854 in the U.S.From Sanskrit avana, 'protection, favor' — or the Celtic river-word afon/Avon; routes layeredElisandro#3876 in the U.S.A Hispanic blend joining Elias/Eli (Hebrew, 'my God is Yahweh') with Alejandro/Lisandro (Greek,Nassir#3918 in the U.S.Helper, supporter, defender; double-s spelling of Nasir, from the Arabic root for aid and victoStewart#4030 in the U.S.Old English stigweard, 'hall guardian' — the office that crowned a dynasty (Stuart kings)Willy#4041 in the U.S.-y spelling of Willie — a pet form of William, from Germanic wil, 'will', plus helm, 'protectioRedmond#4113 in the U.S.The Irish form of Raymond — from Germanic ragin, 'counsel, advice', plus mund, 'protection' — 'Wilhelm#4133 in the U.S.German form of William — Germanic wil, 'will', plus helm, 'helmet, protection' — 'resolute protFerran#4170 in the U.S.Catalan form of Ferdinand — from Germanic, 'bold/brave journey/adventurer' (frith, 'peace/proteTito#4239 in the U.S.Italian/Spanish form of Titus — from Latin Titus, possibly 'a title of honor' or 'defender' (etXzander#4243 in the U.S.Xz- styling of Xander — short form of Alexander, Greek 'defender of the people'Demond#4283 in the U.S.A short form of Desmond — from the Irish Deas-Mhumhain, 'a man from South Munster'; 'a graciousRamone#4354 in the U.S.A spelling of Ramon — the Spanish form of Raymond, from the Germanic ragin, 'counsel; advice', Zaheer#4392 in the U.S.From Arabic zahir, 'radiant, shining, luminous; manifest', and/or zahir, 'a helper, a supporterAlejo#4544 in the U.S.A Spanish form of Alexis/Alexander — from Greek, 'a defender/protector of men'Alexavier#4545 in the U.S.Compound of Alex(ander) ('defender of the people', Greek) and Xavier ('the new house', Basque);Avigdor#4558 in the U.S.From Hebrew Avigdor, 'father of the wall; a protector' (a name associated with Moses in rabbiniEddison#4581 in the U.S.Double-d spelling of Edison — 'son of Edward (rich guardian)' or 'son of Adam'; routes layeredIsandro#4601 in the U.S.A form of Lisandro/Alexandro — from Greek, variously 'liberator (of men)' (Lysander) and 'defenLiem#4630 in the U.S.From the Vietnamese liêm (from Sino-Vietnamese), 'honest, upright, incorruptible'; also echoes Muadh#4647 in the U.S.From Arabic Mu'adh, 'protected, sheltered, refuged (in God)'Aleksandar#4711 in the U.S.Slavic form of Alexander — Greek alexein, 'to defend', plus aner, 'man' — 'defender of the peopAmaan#4713 in the U.S.From Arabic aman, 'peace, safety, security, protection'Betzalel#4725 in the U.S.From Hebrew Betzalel, 'in the shadow/protection of God' — the master craftsman of the TabernaclElizandro#4753 in the U.S.A Spanish name, variously a blend of Eli with Alexandro ('defender of men') and Lisandro ('libeEshan#4757 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Ishan/Eshan, 'the lord, the ruler; the sun' — a name of Lord Shiva (the northeastHowie#4770 in the U.S.Pet form of Howard — from Germanic, 'high guardian; brave heart' (hu, 'heart/mind', plus ward, Louay#4803 in the U.S.From the Arabic Lu'ay, variously 'strength; a shield (that protects in battle)' and 'a wild youRaymon#4825 in the U.S.A -on spelling of Raymond — from Germanic Raginmund, 'wise/counsel-protection; the wise protectBezalel#4878 in the U.S.From Hebrew Betzalel, 'in the shadow of God; in the protection of God'Edy#4904 in the U.S.Short form of Eduardo/Eddy — from Old English ead, 'wealth', plus weard/mund, 'guardian/protectNas#4991 in the U.S.Variously a short form of Nasir ('a helper; a protector') and linked to the Arabic an-nas, 'theRandolph#5003 in the U.S.From Germanic Randwulf — 'the shield-wolf' (rand, 'the rim of a shield', plus wulf, 'wolf')Wilkes#5032 in the U.S.From an English surname — 'son of Wilkin', a diminutive of William, 'resolute protector'Willian#5033 in the U.S.A Brazilian/Portuguese spelling of William — from Germanic wil, 'will, desire', plus helm, 'helLexton#5135 in the U.S.A modern name joining Lex (from Alexander, 'a defender of the people') with the -ton ending ('aNazar#5149 in the U.S.From Arabic nazar, 'sight, gaze' (the protective eye-amulet); also Slavic/Ukrainian Nazar from Alexi#5213 in the U.S.Spelling of Alexei/Alexis — from Greek alexein, 'to defend, help' — 'defender, helper'Askari#5227 in the U.S.From the Swahili/Arabic askari, 'a soldier; a guard; a sentinel'; a word-name; we note the wordBill#5235 in the U.S.Short form of William — from Germanic wil, 'will, desire', plus helm, 'helmet, protection' — 'rGaren#5279 in the U.S.A modern name, variously an Armenian name and a spelling of Garin/Garron (from Germanic, 'a guaNaseer#5336 in the U.S.A spelling of Nasir — from Arabic nasir, 'a helper, a protector, a supporter; a defender'Randal#5345 in the U.S.A -al spelling of Randall — from Germanic Randwulf, 'the shield-wolf' (rand, 'shield's rim', plViliami#5379 in the U.S.The Tongan form of William — from the Germanic wil, 'will/desire', + helm, 'helmet/protection',Aasim#5400 in the U.S.From Arabic asim, 'protector, guardian; one who abstains from wrongdoing, chaste, virtuous'Alekai#5407 in the U.S.A modern name joining Alek (from Alexander, 'a defender of the people') with Kai ('the sea', HaAlesso#5408 in the U.S.An Italian short form of Alessandro (Alexander) — from Greek, 'a defender of mankind' (alexo, 'Rayvon#5558 in the U.S.A modern blend joining Ray (a short form of Raymond, 'wise protector') with the -von ending; noServando#5574 in the U.S.The Spanish form of Servandus — from Latin servare, 'to keep, to observe, to guard, to preserveAlekzander#5616 in the U.S.-kz- spelling of Alexander — from Greek alexo, 'to defend', plus aner, 'man' — 'defender of theAnzel#5624 in the U.S.A modern spelling echoing Ansel/Anselm — from Germanic ans, 'a god', plus helm, 'helmet, protecEduar#5676 in the U.S.Spanish truncation of Eduardo/Edward, from Old English Eadweard, composed of ead (wealth, fortuLeam#5743 in the U.S.Strong-willed warrior; protector (as variant of Liam)Shamar#5811 in the U.S.Modern American name, sibling of Shemar, whose sound matches Hebrew shamar, 'to guard, to keep Shephard#5814 in the U.S.A spelling of Shepherd — from the Old English sceaphierde, 'a shepherd; one who tends/guards shSigurd#5817 in the U.S.From the Old Norse Sigurdr, 'a guardian of victory; victory-protector' (sigr, 'victory', + vordRand#6074 in the U.S.From Old English rand, 'a shield, the rim/edge of a shield; a border'; also a short form of RanSanders#6086 in the U.S.From a Scottish/English surname, 'son of Sander/Alexander' — Alexander, from Greek, 'defender oIliam#6249 in the U.S.Iliam reads as a modern respelling in the William/Liam family, from Germanic Wilhelm ('will' + Luay#6317 in the U.S.A spelling of Louay/Lu'ay — from the Arabic, variously 'strength; a shield' and 'a wild young bAlexio#6455 in the U.S.A form of Alexios/Alexis — from Greek alexein, 'to defend, to help'; 'a defender, a helper'Aemon#6459 in the U.S.A spelling of Eamon — the Irish Edmund, 'a rich protector; a wealthy guardian' (Old English eadAlaster#6464 in the U.S.A spelling of Alastair — the Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander, from Greek, 'the defender of thBillie#6502 in the U.S.A pet form of William — from the Germanic wil, 'will; resolve', + helm, 'helmet; protection', hEdmundo#6557 in the U.S.A Spanish/Portuguese form of Edmund — from Old English ead, 'wealth; prosperity; fortune', plus