Baby Names That Mean Strength
200 baby names meaning strength — with origins, popularity, and audio pronunciation on every name.
Looking for a name that means strength? Here are 200 baby names whose meaning carries the sense of strength. Each links to its full page with a sourced meaning and audio pronunciation.
Girl Names
Valentina#35 in the U.S.Strong, healthy, vigorous — feminine of Valentinus, from Latin valens (strong, healthy)Millie#73 in the U.S.Gentle strength; loving labor — short form of Millicent (from Old High German amal + swind) or Emery#74 in the U.S.Home strength; from Old High German heim (home) + ric (power, ruler)Audrey#86 in the U.S.Noble strength; from Old English aethel (noble) + thryth (strength)Jade#95 in the U.S.The green gemstone; from Spanish piedra de la ijada (stone of the side/flank), referring to itsCaroline#96 in the U.S.Free woman; strong and free — feminine form of Carolus/Charles, from Old High German Karl (freeGabriella#105 in the U.S.God is my strength; Italian feminine form of Gabriel, from Hebrew Gavri'elEmerson#122 in the U.S.Son of Emery; Emery derives from Germanic Amalric meaning 'work-power' or 'brave power'Valerie#127 in the U.S.Strong; vigorous; healthy — from the Roman family name Valerius, from Latin valere (to be stronCharlie#133 in the U.S.Free woman; strong and free — nickname form of Charlotte or Charlotte, from Old High German KarEmersyn#138 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Emerson — son of Emery, from Germanic amal (work) and ric (power)Brielle#143 in the U.S.Short form of Gabrielle; from Hebrew meaning 'God is my strength'Aubrey#146 in the U.S.Elf ruler; supernatural power — from Old High German Alberich, from alb (elf) + ric (ruler, powValeria#162 in the U.S.Strong, healthy, vigorous — feminine form of the Roman family name Valerius, from Latin valere Brianna#222 in the U.S.Strong, virtuous, honourable — feminine form of Brian, from Old Celtic brig (high, noble, stronAndrea#235 in the U.S.Strong, manly, brave — feminine form of Andrew/Andreas, from Greek andreia (courage, manliness)Cataleya#238 in the U.S.A tropical orchid; associated with beauty, love, and strengthLola#275 in the U.S.Sorrows — from Dolores; also associated with strength of characterGabriela#317 in the U.S.Feminine form of Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavri'el, composed of 'gever' (strong man, hero) and Hattie#334 in the U.S.Diminutive of Harriet, the English feminine form of Harry/Henry, from Old German Heimrich, compEmory#339 in the U.S.Variant of Emery, from the Old German Amalric or Heimrich, composed of 'amal' (labor, vigor) anBriella#362 in the U.S.A short form or variant of Gabriella, from the Hebrew Gavri'el, meaning 'God is my strength'. BMatilda#365 in the U.S.From Old German Mahthildis, composed of 'maht' (might, strength) and 'hild' (battle) — meaning Amari#380 in the U.S.In Yoruba contexts the name relates to strength; in East African (Amharic/Oromo) usage it can mCarolina#405 in the U.S.Latinate feminine form of Carolus (Charles), from Germanic Karl meaning free man; Carolina meanReign#452 in the U.S.From the English word 'reign,' meaning to rule or exercise sovereign power, derived from Old FrAubree#489 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aubrey, from the Old French name Aubri, which derives from Old High German Arlette#494 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of a Germanic name composed of 'arn' (eagle) and possibly 'leod' (peEmerie#553 in the U.S.Feminine form of Emery, from Old High German Amalric, composed of amal (referring to the Amal dMara#589 in the U.S.From Hebrew mara meaning 'bitter' or 'sorrowful'; in the Book of Ruth, Naomi asks to be called Gabrielle#633 in the U.S.French feminine form of Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavri'el (גַּבְרִיאֵל), meaning 'God is my strBriana#661 in the U.S.Feminine form of Brian, from Celtic brig or brigh meaning high, noble, or strength; Brian was tDrew#706 in the U.S.Short form of Andrew, from Old Welsh Dryw meaning 'vision' or 'wise man'; or a diminutive of thKennedi#709 in the U.S.Feminine spelling variant of Kennedy, from the Irish Gaelic Cinnéidigh, meaning 'helmeted head'Bridget#724 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic Bríd or Brighid, from the Old Irish Brigit, possibly meaninValery#744 in the U.S.Variant of Valerie, from the Latin Valeria, from valere meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be healthAvani#806 in the U.S.Earth or land; from the Sanskrit avani meaning earth or the good earth, used as a given name ceAila#827 in the U.S.From Finnish aila, believed to mean 'moonlight' or 'halo around the moon'; also a Finnish and SKendra#849 in the U.S.Possibly a feminine form of Kendrick, from Old English Cyneric meaning 'royal power' or 'greateTilly#885 in the U.S.Short form of Matilda, from Old High German Mahthildis, composed of maht (might, power, strengtZaylee#919 in the U.S.Modern American coined name, likely a creative elaboration of Zale (from Greek zale meaning seaEtta#930 in the U.S.Short form of Henrietta, the feminine form of Henry, from Old High German Heimrich, composed ofLandry#935 in the U.S.From a Germanic given name composed of land (land, territory, domain) and ric (power, ruler); aKimber#936 in the U.S.Short form of Kimberly, from Old English Cyneburg meaning royal fortress, composed of cyne (royAadhya#960 in the U.S.From Sanskrit adi meaning first, primordial, or beginning, giving the name the meaning the origAugust#962 in the U.S.From Latin augustus meaning great, venerable, or majestic, from augere meaning to increase or tZayla#993 in the U.S.Possibly from Arabic Zayla or Zaylah meaning 'from the port of Zeila' (Somalia); or a variant oAubrie#1001 in the U.S.Elf ruler; from Germanic Alberic (alb: elf + ric: ruler, power), via Old French AubriBria#1009 in the U.S.Noble; high; from Irish Gaelic bri (valor, strength, vigor) or a short form of Italian Brianna/Mattie#1057 in the U.S.Gift of God; English pet form of Martha or Matilda; Martha from Aramaic meaning lady or mistresMireya#1066 in the U.S.She who beholds God; Spanish form of Miriam or Mireia, from Hebrew marah (bitterness, strength)Isis#1082 in the U.S.Throne; from Ancient Egyptian Aset (throne, seat of power), rendered in Greek as IsisErika#1142 in the U.S.Ever powerful or eternal ruler; Scandinavian/Germanic feminine of Erik, from Old Norse ei (everHarriet#1157 in the U.S.Home ruler; an English feminine form of Harry/Henry, from Germanic Heimirich (heim: home + ric:Jalani#1203 in the U.S.Mighty, powerful, strong; from Swahili jalani (strong, powerful), from Arabic jalal (greatness,Tillie#1236 in the U.S.Strength in battle; English pet form of Matilda or Ottilie, from Germanic Mahtildis (maht: streBernadette#1247 in the U.S.Brave as a bear; French feminine form of Bernard, from Germanic Bernhard (bern: bear + hard: brKarolina#1255 in the U.S.Free woman; strong; Scandinavian and Central European form of Caroline/Carolina, from Germanic Valencia#1271 in the U.S.Strength, bravery, valorAdira#1366 in the U.S.Strong, mighty, powerful, nobleEmeri#1503 in the U.S.A modern variant spelling of Emery, ultimately from the Germanic name Emmerich, combining elemeKoa#1563 in the U.S.From Hawaiian koa meaning "warrior, bold, fearless," and also the native koa tree prized for itMillicent#1639 in the U.S.from the Germanic name Amalaswintha, combining 'amal' (work) and 'swinth' (strength), via Old FMilly#1791 in the U.S.Pet form of Millicent, Emily, Amelia or Camilla; via Millicent meaning 'strong in work'.
Boy Names
Liam#1 in the U.S.Strong-willed warrior and protectorEthan#24 in the U.S.Strong; firm; enduring; long-lived; constantGabriel#37 in the U.S.God is my strength; man of God; strong man of GodEzekiel#61 in the U.S.God will strengthen; God is my strengthAndrew#73 in the U.S.Manly; strong and braveAaron#80 in the U.S.High mountain; exalted; strongArthur#87 in the U.S.Possibly from the Celtic root artos (bear), suggesting 'bear-man' or 'strong as a bear'Eithan#97 in the U.S.Strong, enduring, firmEmmett#121 in the U.S.Entire; universal; strong — English surname from the medieval given name Emmett, a diminutive oCharlie#145 in the U.S.Free man, strong man — diminutive of Charles, from Old High German karl (man, free man)Carlos#150 in the U.S.Free man; strong man — Spanish form of Charles, from Old High German karl (man, free man)Connor#166 in the U.S.Lover of hounds; alternatively 'strong-willed' or 'wolf-lover'Barrett#171 in the U.S.Bear strength; from Old German berht (bright) + hard (brave, hardy); or possibly from Old FrencRyker#183 in the U.S.Rich, powerful ruler — from Germanic/Dutch surname Ryker or Riker, from Dutch rijk (rich, powerAmari#185 in the U.S.Strength; builder; eternal; from African (Yoruba/Swahili) amari (strength, builder) or Hebrew aAziel#186 in the U.S.God is my strength; possibly from Hebrew az (strength, power) + El (God)Callan#190 in the U.S.Descendant of Cathalán; battle-mightyJaziel#198 in the U.S.God is my strength; allotted by GodGriffin#222 in the U.S.Strong lord; from Welsh Gruffudd: griff (strong, grip) + udd (lord, prince)Richard#234 in the U.S.Powerful ruler; brave ruler; from Old High German ric (power, ruler) + hard (hard, brave)Emerson#254 in the U.S.Son of Emery; descendant of the powerful rulerEric#273 in the U.S.Eternal ruler; ever powerful; from Old Norse Eiríkr: ei (ever, always) + ríkr (ruler, power)Otto#277 in the U.S.Wealth, fortune; prosperous and powerfulDerek#284 in the U.S.Ruler of the people; powerful leader of the folkBryan#336 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Brian, from the Old Celtic 'bri' or 'brigh', meaning high, noble, or strongBrian#339 in the U.S.From the Old Celtic 'bri' or 'brigh', meaning high, noble, or strong. Made legendary by the IriEzequiel#348 in the U.S.Spanish form of Ezekiel, from the Hebrew Yechezkel, composed of 'chazak' (to be strong) and 'ElHendrix#354 in the U.S.Dutch and Flemish surname form of Hendrik (Henry), from Old German Heimrich, composed of 'heim'Bryce#357 in the U.S.From the Scottish Gaelic 'Bricius' or possibly from Celtic 'brig' (high, strong). Saint Brice oErick#366 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Eric, from Old Norse Eirikr, composed of 'ei' (ever, always) and 'rikr' (ruRicardo#380 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Richard, from Germanic elements ric meaning power and hard meaniFrederick#435 in the U.S.From Old High German Frithuric or Friduric, combining fridu meaning peace and ric meaning rulerValentino#444 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Valentino/Valentinus, from Latin 'valens' meaning strong, vigorous, or heApollo#445 in the U.S.Name of the Greek god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy; exact meaning uncertain, possiblPedro#455 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Peter, from Greek 'Petros' meaning rock or stone; the name was gMack#463 in the U.S.Short form of names beginning with Mac/Mc-, from Scottish and Irish Gaelic 'mac' meaning 'son oSamson#477 in the U.S.From Hebrew 'Shimshon,' derived from 'shemesh' (sun), meaning 'sun child' or 'sun man'; name ofHezekiah#485 in the U.S.From Hebrew 'Khizqiyahu,' composed of 'khazaq' (strong, to strengthen) and 'Yahu' (a form of YaRodrigo#492 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Roderick, from Old High German 'Hroderich' composed of 'hrod' (fDonovan#496 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Ó Donndubháin, meaning 'descendant of Donndubhán,' composed of 'donn' (dHamza#541 in the U.S.From Arabic Hamza, derived from the root h-m-z meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be steadfast'; alsErik#546 in the U.S.From Old Norse Eiríkr, composed of ei ('ever, always') and ríkr ('ruler, powerful'), meaning 'eOzzy#549 in the U.S.Pet form of Oswald or Oscar (and sometimes Ozymandias); Oswald derives from Old English os ('goGarrett#564 in the U.S.Spear strength; an English surname and given name derived from the Germanic Gerard, meaning 'spRocky#568 in the U.S.Rocky ground; rest — an English nickname and given name derived from Rocco or Rock, evoking strEnrique#571 in the U.S.Ruler of the home; the Spanish form of Henry, from the Germanic Heimrich meaning 'home ruler' (Eziah#610 in the U.S.Variant of Ezra or a creative blend of Eli and Isaiah/Josiah, from Hebrew elements meaning 'GodJakari#613 in the U.S.Creative African American given name likely combining Arabic or Swahili roots — possibly from jKenzo#630 in the U.S.From Japanese, commonly written as 健三 (health/strength + three) or 賢三 (wise + three), or 健蔵. ThLeonard#637 in the U.S.From the Old High German Leonhard, composed of leo ('lion,' from Latin) + hard ('brave,' 'stronKasai#639 in the U.S.Primarily a place name from the Kasai River in the Democratic Republic of Congo; used as a giveAzael#645 in the U.S.A variant of Asael or Azael, from Hebrew meaning God has made or God has strengthened; related Valentin#660 in the U.S.From Latin Valentinus, from valens meaning strong, healthy, or vigorous; borne by a 3rd-centuryGerardo#678 in the U.S.Spanish form of Gerard, from Old High German Gerhard, composed of ger meaning spear and hard meDonald#690 in the U.S.Ruler of the world; from Scottish Gaelic Domhnall, combining domhan (world) and all (rule, mighOzias#708 in the U.S.Greek form of the Hebrew name Uzziah (עֻזִּיָּה), meaning 'my strength is Yahweh' or 'God has hAron#711 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aaron, from the Hebrew Aharon (אַהֲרֹן), possibly meaning 'high mountain,' Ander#728 in the U.S.Basque form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas (Ἀνδρέας), meaning 'manly' or 'strong'; from the Magnus#765 in the U.S.Great or mighty; from the Latin magnus meaning great or large, adopted into Old Norse as a giveIzael#767 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Israel or a phonetic blend near Ezekiel; from Hebrew roots meaningBrayan#768 in the U.S.High, noble, or strong; a Spanish-influenced phonetic spelling of Brian, from the Old Celtic elHarry#775 in the U.S.Home ruler or ruler of the estate; an English pet form of Henry or Harold, from the Germanic elZeke#803 in the U.S.God will strengthen; a short form of Ezekiel, from the Hebrew Yechezkel meaning God strengthensAzai#809 in the U.S.God is my strength or my strength; a modern American variant connected to the Hebrew Azai or AzBrock#810 in the U.S.Badger; from Old English brocc meaning badger, a strong Celtic-origin word for the animal, usedEmery#815 in the U.S.Work power; brave power; from Germanic Amalric (amal: work, or a Gothic royal family name + ricYael#818 in the U.S.From the Hebrew ya'el, meaning 'mountain goat' or 'ibex', an animal associated in ancient IsraeBjorn#829 in the U.S.From the Old Norse bjorn meaning 'bear', one of the most common and ancient elements in Norse mDerrick#850 in the U.S.Dutch and English form of Theodoric, from Old High German Thiudorich, composed of thiud (peopleBear#853 in the U.S.From the Old English bera and Old Norse bjorn, both meaning 'bear'; used as a given name evokinEvren#857 in the U.S.Turkish name meaning 'universe', 'cosmos', or 'the world'; in Turkic mythology, Evren was also Rex#859 in the U.S.From the Latin rex (king), the direct Latin word for a monarch; used as a given name evoking roZev#866 in the U.S.From the Hebrew ze'ev meaning 'wolf'; the wolf was a symbol of strength, cunning, and fierce coCarlo#869 in the U.S.Italian form of Charles, from the Old High German Karl, meaning 'free man' or 'strong man'; theAdler#871 in the U.S.From the Old High German adalar or modern German Adler, meaning 'eagle'; a surname derived fromEmory#883 in the U.S.Work power; brave power; spelling variant of Emery, from Germanic Amalric (amal: work + ric: ruIzan#884 in the U.S.Of Arabic origin, possibly related to izz meaning honor, glory, or strength; also used in SpainBoaz#891 in the U.S.From Hebrew Bo'az, possibly meaning swiftness, strength, or in him is strength; in the Book of Laith#896 in the U.S.From Arabic laith (also layth), meaning lion; a name evoking strength, courage, and nobility, uKoah#912 in the U.S.From Hebrew koach or ko'ach meaning strength, power, or might; used as a given name evoking divStone#916 in the U.S.From Old English stan meaning stone or rock; a topographic surname for someone living near a noHenrik#917 in the U.S.Home ruler; from Germanic Heimirich (heim: home + ric: ruler, power), the Scandinavian form of Kellan#919 in the U.S.Powerful; possibly from Irish Gaelic Caoilfhinn (caol: slender + fionn: fair/white) or related Eitan#921 in the U.S.From Hebrew Eitan (also Ethan) meaning strong, firm, or enduring; a name used in the Old TestamKenji#944 in the U.S.Japanese name commonly written with kanji meaning strong and healthy or wise and second son, thRicky#949 in the U.S.Diminutive of Richard, from Old High German Ricohard, composed of ric meaning ruler, power, or Montgomery#962 in the U.S.From the Norman French place name Montgomeri, from Old French mont meaning mountain and GermaniOsiris#976 in the U.S.Powerful; possibly 'place of the eye' or 'throne-eye'; from Egyptian Wsir (Osiris), the god of Azlan#978 in the U.S.From Turkish arslan meaning lion, also related to Arabic aslan with the same meaning; a name ofHarold#993 in the U.S.From Old English Hereweald or Old Norse Haraldr, composed of here meaning army and weald or valOziel#997 in the U.S.From Hebrew Uzziel or Oziel meaning my strength is God, composed of oz meaning strength or poweKabir#999 in the U.S.From Arabic kabir meaning great, powerful, or mighty, one of the 99 names (asma ul-husna) of GoTitan#1016 in the U.S.Great one; powerful ruler; from Greek Titan, the elder generation of gods in Greek mythology whRandy#1019 in the U.S.Shield wolf; or strong protector; short form of Randolph or Randall, from Germanic Raginald or Jabari#1022 in the U.S.Brave; fearless; from Swahili jabari (brave, bold), from Arabic jabbar (powerful, compeller)Carl#1033 in the U.S.Free man; strong; from Germanic karl (free man, man, fellow) — the same root as Charles, CarlosDenzel#1034 in the U.S.From the high stronghold; from Denzell, a place in Cornwall, England; of uncertain Cornish etymAlaric#1109 in the U.S.All-powerful ruler; noble ruler; from Germanic Alarich (ala: all + ric: ruler, power)Jahziel#1143 in the U.S.God divides; or God sees; from Hebrew Yahziel (possibly from hazah: to see + El: God; or hazal:Ramiro#1158 in the U.S.Wise judge; supreme judge; from Germanic Raginmar (ragin: counsel, power + mari: famous, renownTorin#1164 in the U.S.Chief; lord; from Irish Gaelic toran (chief) or torc (boar, strength) — possibly the same CeltiGerald#1167 in the U.S.Spear ruler; from Germanic Gerwald (ger: spear + wald: ruler, to wield power)Bryant#1175 in the U.S.High; noble; strong; a surname form of Brian, from Celtic Brigantia (high, noble, exalted)Reginald#1178 in the U.S.Ruler's counsel; wise and powerful; from Germanic Raginald (ragin: counsel, power + wald: rulerTymir#1179 in the U.S.Iron; strong as iron; a variant of Timur/Tamir, from Turkic/Mongolian timür (iron)Terry#1186 in the U.S.Power of the tribe; English form of the Germanic name Theodoric or a pet form of Terence, from Mazi#1210 in the U.S.Proud; strong man; from Igbo mazi (a title of respect, like Mr. or Sir; also meaning proud or sOsiel#1220 in the U.S.Strength of God, God's powerElon#1259 in the U.S.Oak tree, strong as an oakEythan#1267 in the U.S.Strong, firm, enduring, long-livedWill#1283 in the U.S.Resolute protector, strong-willed guardSultan#1297 in the U.S.Power, authority, sovereign rulerOsvaldo#1314 in the U.S.Divine power, God's rulerAryeh#1317 in the U.S.Lion, the powerful lionBernard#1318 in the U.S.Strong as a bear; brave as a bearKendrix#1325 in the U.S.Royal ruler; son of the royal powerBernardo#1334 in the U.S.Strong as a bear; brave bearUziel#1357 in the U.S.Strength of God, God is my strengthSteele#1387 in the U.S.Steel; strong as steel, the metalOzzie#1413 in the U.S.Divine power; bear-god powerKallen#1469 in the U.S.Pure, slender; mighty warriorEydan#1615 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant, blending the popular Aiden (Irish 'little fire') with the Hebrew EitArnold#1681 in the U.S.From Germanic 'arn' (eagle) and 'wald' (power, rule), 'eagle power'.Fred#1686 in the U.S.A short form of Frederick, from the Germanic 'frid' ('peace') + 'ric' ('ruler, power'), meaningRico#1700 in the U.S.Diminutive of Enrico/Federico; from Germanic 'ric' (power, ruler)Valen#1704 in the U.S.a short form of Valentin/Valentine, from Latin 'valens' meaning 'strong, healthy'Demir#1709 in the U.S.From Turkish demir "iron" (from Proto-Turkic temur), symbolizing strength and resilience; commoKendry#1711 in the U.S.Variant of Kendrick, from Old English 'cyne-ric' (royal power) or Welsh 'Cynwrig' (chief hero).Zorawar#1718 in the U.S.From Persian/Punjabi, meaning 'mighty, powerful, strong', from 'zor' ('strength').Aziz#1727 in the U.S.Powerful, respected, belovedJelani#1747 in the U.S.Mighty or great; from the Swahili and Arabic tradition, ultimately connected to the Arabic jaliDonnie#1761 in the U.S.Diminutive of Donald, from the Scottish Gaelic Domhnall, composed of 'domno' ('world') and 'valGavriel#1762 in the U.S.God is my strong manZael#1828 in the U.S.God has strengthened (short form of Azael)Shaurya#1856 in the U.S.Valour, heroism, strength, mightOziah#1923 in the U.S.Yahweh is my strength (variant of Uzziah)