Baby Names That Mean Strength
1358 baby names meaning strength — with origins, popularity, and audio pronunciation on every name.
Looking for a name that means strength? Here are 1358 baby names whose meaning carries the sense of strength. Each links to its full page with a sourced meaning and audio pronunciation.
Girl Names
Vallie#1879 in the U.S.Pet form of Valentine or Valerie; ultimately from Latin 'valens' (strong, healthy).Millicent#1900 in the U.S.from the Germanic name Amalaswintha, combining 'amal' (work) and 'swinth' (strength), via Old FAziyah#1946 in the U.S.Arabic-derived, 'precious, beloved, mighty' (related to Aziza/Aziz, root 'izzah 'honor, strengtMildred#1973 in the U.S.Gentle strengthAudra#2003 in the U.S.Lithuanian feminine name meaning 'storm' (from the Lithuanian word for storm). In English usageAudriana#2104 in the U.S.noble strengthBridgette#2125 in the U.S.exalted one, strength, powerKaimani#2206 in the U.S.A modern name joining Kai ('the sea', Hawaiian) with -mani (echoing 'mana', power, or Amani, 'pAbrielle#2239 in the U.S.God is my strengthJaelani#2246 in the U.S.Variant of Jelani/Gilani (Arabic origin), associated with 'mighty, strong'; ultimately from a nAudrina#2329 in the U.S.noble strengthAziza#2443 in the U.S.Powerful, respected, belovedEmorie#2446 in the U.S.industrious ruler / brave powerGeraldine#2447 in the U.S.Power of the spearValentine#2539 in the U.S.From Latin 'valens' (strong, healthy), the root of Valentinus, the name of several early ChristJelani#2595 in the U.S.MightyCallan#2616 in the U.S.Anglicisation of the Irish and Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Cathaláin, from cathál meaning battlEricka#2624 in the U.S.-ck spelling of Erica — feminine of Eric, Old Norse Eiríkr, 'eternal ruler, ever-powerful'Henny#2626 in the U.S.Diminutive of Henrietta or Hendrika, from the Germanic elements heim (home) and ric (ruler, powCharlize#2658 in the U.S.free woman, strongCarrie#2726 in the U.S.Pet form of Caroline or Carol, ultimately from the Germanic Karl meaning free man or strong manEmmersyn#2760 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Emerson, a surname meaning 'son of Emery'; Emery from Germanic Emmerich Brigitte#2864 in the U.S.exalted one, strength, powerImara#3008 in the U.S.From Swahili imara, meaning strong, firm, stable, or resolute — a quality name celebrating streAayat#3130 in the U.S.From Arabic 'ayat' (آيات), the plural of 'aya,' meaning 'sign,' 'verse,' or 'miracle' — specifiGabby#3223 in the U.S.Pet form of Gabrielle or Gabriella, from the Hebrew Gavri'el meaning God is my strength or man Charly#3262 in the U.S.free man, strong and virileEmerly#3267 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Emery ('brave, powerful') and Emberly/Everly with a -ly ending; no singlValarie#3294 in the U.S.strength, valorAubreigh#3300 in the U.S.-eigh spelling of Aubrey — Germanic Alberich, 'elf ruler, elf power' — now a girls' favoriteAziah#3348 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the -iah family, echoing Azaiah/Uzziah ('my strength is God'); construction iMaude#3367 in the U.S.Medieval French form of Matilda — Germanic maht, 'might', plus hild, 'battle' — 'mighty in battAlona#3521 in the U.S.From Hebrew Alona (אַלּוֹנָה), the feminine form of Alon, meaning 'oak tree'; the oak is a symbTanner#3570 in the U.S.From Old English 'tannere', an occupational name for a leather tanner; transferred as a surnameDru#3594 in the U.S.Short form of Drusilla, a Roman family name sometimes glossed 'fruitful' or linked to a Celtic Amarii#3649 in the U.S.Double-i spelling of Amari — variously 'strength' (Yoruba), 'eternal' (an Amara echo), or 'moonAziya#3652 in the U.S.Modern name reading as a variant of Asia — the continent name — or a streamlined Aziza, Arabic Everette#3667 in the U.S.From the Old English surname Everett, combining eofor (wild boar) and heard (brave, strong, harAvina#3723 in the U.S.Linked to Sanskrit roots for 'strength' (and a goddess epithet), or a soft Latin -ina name; rouBarrett#3725 in the U.S.From an English surname — possibly Germanic 'bear strength' (Berhard) or Old French 'quarrelsomAine#3781 in the U.S.Brightness, radiance, or joy; from Old Irish áine meaning radiance or brilliance, the name of aValorie#3828 in the U.S.-orie spelling of Valerie — from Latin Valeria, 'strong, vigorous, healthy' (from valere, 'to bBrianny#3843 in the U.S.Strong, virtuous, honourable; a variant of Brianna, the feminine form of the Celtic name BrianEmree#3853 in the U.S.-ee styling of Emery/Emry — from Germanic Emmerich, 'brave, powerful' or 'work-ruler'Jehlani#3864 in the U.S.-eh- spelling of Jelani — from Swahili (via Arabic), 'mighty, powerful' (linked to the Sufi al-Hennessy#3936 in the U.S.From Irish Ó hAonghusa, 'descendant of Aonghus' — a name linked to the god Aengus, 'one strengtAudree#3989 in the U.S.Noble strength; variant of Audrey, from Old English ÆthelthrythGaby#4013 in the U.S.Pet form of Gabriela/Gabrielle — Hebrew Gavri'el, 'God is my strength' — beloved in Spanish useJaziah#4024 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the -iah family, echoing the biblical Jaaziah ('God strengthens/moves'); consArin#4181 in the U.S.Spelling linked to Erin ('Ireland') and Aaron ('mountain of strength/exalted'); routes layeredEmersynn#4208 in the U.S.-synn spelling of Emerson — 'son of Emery' (Emery from Germanic, 'brave, powerful'); here for gMilli#4321 in the U.S.-i spelling of Millie — a pet form of Mildred ('gentle strength') or Amelia/Camilla ('industrioRyker#4336 in the U.S.From the Dutch/German surname Riker/Rijker — linked to ric, 'rich, powerful, ruler' — crossing Mathilda#4423 in the U.S.Th-spelling of Matilda — from Germanic maht, 'might, strength', plus hild, 'battle' — 'mighty iTilley#4449 in the U.S.-ey spelling of Tilly — a pet form of Matilda, from Germanic maht, 'might', plus hild, 'battle'Andy#4462 in the U.S.Pet form of Andrea/Andrew — from Greek andreios, 'manly, brave, strong' — for girlsFilomena#4485 in the U.S.Italian/Portuguese form of Philomena — from Greek philos, 'friend/love', plus menos, 'strength'Ailah#4549 in the U.S.Linked to Arabic 'aila, 'family', and to Scottish/Finnish Aila ('from the strong place'/'bringeJlani#4605 in the U.S.Contracted spelling of Jelani — from Swahili (via Arabic), 'mighty, powerful'; here for girlsPassion#4635 in the U.S.From the word passion — Latin passio, 'suffering; strong emotion, fervor, love'Rianna#4645 in the U.S.Variously a spelling of Rhiannon (Welsh, 'a great, divine queen'), Rihanna, and Brianna ('nobleShaddai#4651 in the U.S.From Hebrew Shaddai — the divine title in El Shaddai, 'God Almighty' (root debated: 'mountain' Brazil#4677 in the U.S.From the country Brazil — named for brazilwood (pau-brasil), from brasa, 'an ember, glowing coaSteely#4742 in the U.S.From the word steely, 'like steel; cold, strong, resolute' — a modern word-name (echoing SteelyAudrie#4774 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Audrey — Old English Aethelthryth, 'noble strength'
Boy Names
Eyad#1891 in the U.S.Strength, supportZorawar#1905 in the U.S.From Persian/Punjabi, meaning 'mighty, powerful, strong', from 'zor' ('strength').Kallan#1912 in the U.S.Powerful; brook; from Irish Gaelic Caoilfhinn (caol: slender + fionn: fair/white) or ScandinaviFred#1936 in the U.S.A short form of Frederick, from the Germanic 'frid' ('peace') + 'ric' ('ruler, power'), meaningAziz#2008 in the U.S.Powerful, respected, belovedRayne#2018 in the U.S.rain, counsel-powerArion#2092 in the U.S.better, stronger, worthierJibreel#2131 in the U.S.God is my strength; the Arabic form of Gabriel — the archangel of revelation in Judaism, ChristJelani#2156 in the U.S.Mighty or great; from the Swahili and Arabic tradition, ultimately connected to the Arabic jaliTamim#2164 in the U.S.StrongHero#2195 in the U.S.Defender; protector; warrior; from Greek heros (a man of superhuman strength and valor, a warriUzziah#2225 in the U.S.God is my strength; Yahweh is my power; from Hebrew Uzziyahu (uz: strength + Yah: Yahweh)Quade#2299 in the U.S.descendant of Uaid, strongDiesel#2335 in the U.S.Modern word name taken from the diesel engine, itself named after German engineer Rudolf DieselRip#2348 in the U.S.Powerful, strong, mighty.Samarth#2355 in the U.S.Strong, powerful, capable, suitableAngus#2363 in the U.S.One strengthDru#2366 in the U.S.Strong; brave; a short form of Drew (from Andrew: defender of men) or an independent name from Yaziel#2387 in the U.S.Modern name combining a Hebrew root with the theophoric suffix -el (God); likely constructed toJarrett#2406 in the U.S.Power of the spearMaze#2469 in the U.S.From Middle English maze, meaning a labyrinth or state of bewilderment; used as a modern given Eziel#2494 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Ezekiel ('God strengthens', Hebrew) with the -iel ('of God') ending; rouAndrei#2517 in the U.S.strong, manlyRomello#2530 in the U.S.from Rome, strong manZubair#2538 in the U.S.Strong, brave, firm; a classical Arabic name borne by Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, companion of the ProEly#2653 in the U.S.A variant of Eli, from the Hebrew word eli meaning my God or height, with strong biblical rootsKendry#2667 in the U.S.Variant of Kendrick, from Old English 'cyne-ric' (royal power) or Welsh 'Cynwrig' (chief hero).Azekiel#2681 in the U.S.God will strengthenAbdulaziz#2718 in the U.S.Servant of the powerfulOthniel#2746 in the U.S.From Hebrew Otniel — read 'lion of God' or 'God is my strength' — Israel's first judgeWillard#2760 in the U.S.Resolute and brave; strong-willed and hardyJibril#2780 in the U.S.God is my strength; a variant spelling of Jibreel — the Arabic form of Gabriel (archangel of reZekiel#2797 in the U.S.Clipped form of Ezekiel — Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens' — dropping the initial EJacinto#2857 in the U.S.StrengthZubayr#2882 in the U.S.Strong, brave, firm; the transliteration of the classical Arabic name closest to its original fEmry#2898 in the U.S.immortal (via Emrys); or 'brave/power' (via Emery)Osias#2921 in the U.S.From Osias/Ozías — a form of Hosea ('salvation') or Uzziah ('Yahweh is my strength'); routes laKonner#2961 in the U.S.Lover of hounds; strong-willed; K-spelling variant of Connor, from Irish Gaelic Conchobhar (conEzekiah#3012 in the U.S.Modern blend of Ezekiel ('God strengthens') and Hezekiah ('Yahweh strengthens'); routes layeredIthan#3015 in the U.S.Latin American spelling of Ethan — Hebrew Eitan, 'firm, strong, enduring, solid'Maynor#3024 in the U.S.Possibly from a Germanic root meaning 'strength of the army'Aithan#3036 in the U.S.Latino spelling of Ethan/Eitan — Hebrew eitan, 'strong, firm, enduring, steadfast'Rick#3077 in the U.S.Powerful ruler; a short form of Richard, from the Old High German Richart composed of the elemeConnell#3140 in the U.S.From Irish Conall — traditionally 'strong as a wolf' (con, 'wolf/hound', plus a strength elemenFerris#3149 in the U.S.Rocky spur; iron; from Scottish Gaelic Fearghus (man + choice/strength) anglicized as Ferris, oSteel#3174 in the U.S.steel (the metal); strength, durabilityBeren#3188 in the U.S.From Tolkien's hero Beren (a coined Sindarin name); also a Turkish name, 'strong, smart'; routeLion#3219 in the U.S.From the English word lion — Latin leo — 'lion'; also a form of Leon/Lyon, the courage-and-streAmaziah#3246 in the U.S.Yahweh strengthens, the strength of the Lord; a king of Judah in the books of Kings and ChronicArsen#3248 in the U.S.From Greek Arsenios, derived from arsen (male, virile, strong), used as a given name in Greek, Azim#3251 in the U.S.From Arabic azim, 'great, magnificent, powerful' — al-Azim is among the 99 names of GodEliaz#3265 in the U.S.A modern name with the Hebrew Eli- ('my God') element — linked to 'my God is strength', or a foCheskel#3326 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Yechezkel (Ezekiel) — 'God strengthens' — used in Hasidic communitiesEmersyn#3333 in the U.S.Modern -syn respelling of Emerson, 'son of Emery' — from Germanic Emery, 'brave, powerful' / 'rJeziah#3343 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yiziyah or Yizziyyahu, meaning Yahweh is strength or God strengthens, a biblical naJamin#3403 in the U.S.Right hand, right side — the side of favor and strength; a son of Simeon in Genesis, and the taKhoi#3408 in the U.S.From Vietnamese Khoi/Khoe, 'strong, healthy, robust; vigorous'Sampson#3435 in the U.S.Variant of Samson — Hebrew Shimshon, 'sun', from shemesh — the mighty biblical strongman; with Talan#3439 in the U.S.Variant of Talon, from Old French talon ('heel,' 'claw of a bird'), used as a given name evokinTuff#3444 in the U.S.From English 'tough' (strong, resilient) or tuff (a type of porous volcanic rock), possibly alsGabino#3468 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Gabinus, a Latin name from the ancient city of Gabii near Rome; alsIhan#3471 in the U.S.Extremely rare; readable as a variant of Ethan ('firm, strong'), Ayan, or Ihaan; not firmly docIkaika#3472 in the U.S.From Hawaiian ikaika, 'strong, powerful, mighty'Oz#3490 in the U.S.From Hebrew oz, meaning strength, might, or courage; used as an independent name and as a shortAarin#3513 in the U.S.Double-a spelling of Aaron — Hebrew, often read 'high, exalted' or 'mountain of strength'Breon#3525 in the U.S.Spelling of Brian/Breon — from Irish, possibly 'noble, high' or 'strong'; routes debatedEzael#3538 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Azael/Azazel and the -el ('God') names; often glossed 'God strengthens';Hazael#3545 in the U.S.God sees, God has seen; the name of a powerful king of Aram-Damascus in the books of KingsKaimana#3613 in the U.S.Diamond — the Hawaiian rendering of the English word — and, read natively, kai + mana, 'power oAbir#3658 in the U.S.Mighty, strong, valiant — a Hebrew word used of God as 'the Mighty One of Jacob'Barret#3670 in the U.S.Single-t spelling of Barrett — possibly Germanic 'bear-strength/might' or Middle English 'quarrGordie#3678 in the U.S.Gordie is the familiar short form of Gordon, a Scottish surname taken from a place in BerwickshEzekial#3684 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Ezekiel — Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens' — with the -al endingHumza#3691 in the U.S.Spelling of Hamza — Arabic, 'strong, steadfast; lion' — the Prophet's beloved uncleKendric#3706 in the U.S.K-less-c spelling of Kendrick — from Old English/Welsh roots read 'royal power' or 'chief hero'Keylan#3709 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Key- opening to the -lan ending (echoing Kaylan/Kellan, 'slender/powerMenno#3722 in the U.S.A Frisian/Dutch short form linked to names with the element 'man'/'megin' ('strength'); borne bTiger#3743 in the U.S.From the word tiger — Greek tigris (via Latin) — the great striped cat; a symbol of power and cUzziel#3745 in the U.S.From Hebrew Uzziel, 'my strength is God; God is my strength' — a biblical LeviteAshvik#3764 in the U.S.Brave; victorious; winner; from Sanskrit ashva (horse — symbolizing speed and power) + vik (relAyush#3769 in the U.S.From Sanskrit ayus, 'life, lifespan, vital power' — the blessing of longevityDietrich#3777 in the U.S.Ruler of the people; German form of Theodoric, from Germanic theud, 'people', and ric, 'ruler, Emric#3781 in the U.S.A spelling of Emeric/Emery — from Germanic ermen, 'whole, universal', plus ric, 'ruler, power';Izekiel#3800 in the U.S.Spelling of Ezekiel — Hebrew Yehezkel, 'God strengthens' — the visionary prophet of the exileSinan#3834 in the U.S.From Arabic sinan, 'a spearhead; the point of a spear' (a symbol of sharpness and strength)Valente#3843 in the U.S.From Latin valens, 'strong, healthy' — Spanish-Italian 'valiant' outrightFermin#3880 in the U.S.Spanish form of Firminus — from Latin firmus, 'firm, steadfast, strong' — an early saint, patroKadir#3895 in the U.S.Capable, powerful, able; Turkish form of Arabic Qadir, one of the names of God in Islamic tradiQuinlan#3921 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Caoindealbháin, 'descendant of Caoindealbhán' — linked to 'gracefully shaped, wellRitchie#3926 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Richie — a pet form of Richard, from Germanic ric, 'ruler', plus hard, 'brave, Asriel#3958 in the U.S.From Hebrew Asri'el, 'God is my help', or linked to Azriel, 'God is my help/strength'; the routJahlani#3984 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Jelani ('mighty, powerful', Swahili) and the -lani ('heaven', Hawaiian) Jamarcus#3987 in the U.S.Modern American coinage combining the Ja- prefix with Marcus (Latin: 'of Mars, warlike'); carriRich#4017 in the U.S.Short form of Richard — Germanic ric, 'ruler, power', plus hard, 'brave, strong' — 'powerful ruYechezkel#4045 in the U.S.The original Hebrew form of Ezekiel — Yechezkel, 'God strengthens' — the exile prophetAriz#4056 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Aris and Aziz ('powerful, beloved', Arabic); the precise origin and meaniArnoldo#4057 in the U.S.Spanish/Italian form of Arnold — Germanic Arnwald, arn, 'eagle', plus wald, 'power, ruler' — 'eDonnell#4067 in the U.S.From Irish Domhnall/Donal — 'world-ruler, mighty chief' (domun, 'world', plus val, 'rule')Eitham#4069 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Eitan/Ethan ('strong, firm, enduring', Hebrew) and the biblical place EtKalan#4087 in the U.S.From Irish — possibly 'slender' (caol) or a form of Cathalan, 'little powerful warrior'; routesLamari#4096 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a La- prefix to -mari (echoing Amari, 'strength', and Marin, 'of the seaRhyker#4115 in the U.S.Rh-styled spelling of Ryker — from the Dutch/German surname Riker, linked to ric, 'rich, powerfAavyan#4140 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage glossed 'powerful' or 'first ray of sun'; precise root attestation thinEmrik#4168 in the U.S.A spelling of Emeric/Emery — from the Germanic ermen, 'whole; universal', plus ric, 'power; rulQuadir#4221 in the U.S.Capable, powerful, mightyAmaree#4255 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Amari — variously linked to Yoruba 'strength', Arabic Amir ('prince'), or 'eterBaraka#4263 in the U.S.From Arabic/Swahili baraka, 'a blessing; divine grace, beneficial spiritual power'Emrick#4289 in the U.S.A spelling of Emeric/Emery — from the Germanic, 'a work-ruler; brave/whole power' (amal, 'work/Iyad#4311 in the U.S.From Arabic iyad, 'strength; support; might; a pillar; that which strengthens'Jorawar#4314 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Persian zoravar/jorawar, 'powerful, mighty; a brave warrior, a commander'Malosi#4332 in the U.S.From Samoan malosi, 'strength, power; strong, vigorous, healthy'Mateen#4334 in the U.S.From Arabic matin, 'strong, firm, solid, steadfast' — Al-Matin, 'the Firm', is one of the 99 naRodrick#4359 in the U.S.Variant of Roderick — from Germanic Hroderich, hrod, 'fame', plus ric, 'power, ruler' — 'famousShedeur#4369 in the U.S.From Hebrew Shedeur, variously 'the Almighty is light; the spreading of light; the shedding of Azeem#4414 in the U.S.From Arabic azim, 'great, magnificent, supreme, mighty' — one of the names of God (al-Azim)Emmerson#4437 in the U.S.Double-m spelling of Emerson — 'son of Emery' — from Germanic Emery, 'brave, powerful' / 'rulerJabril#4450 in the U.S.Form of Jibril, the Quranic Gabriel — Hebrew 'God is my strength' — the angel of revelationKhoa#4478 in the U.S.From Vietnamese Khoa, 'science, a branch of learning; a degree/examination' (also 'a vault, a sOaklyn#4494 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Oak — the strength-symbol tree — with the -lyn ending; mostly used forValerian#4526 in the U.S.From the Roman Valerianus — a derivative of Valerius, from Latin valere, 'to be strong, healthyVikrant#4528 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit vikranta, 'valiant; powerful; courageous; victorious; mighty in stride'Yamin#4533 in the U.S.From Hebrew yamin, 'the right hand (of strength/blessing)'; also Arabic yamin, 'oath; the rightEhitan#4583 in the U.S.A modern Latina spelling echoing Ethan/Eitan — from Hebrew Eitan, 'strong, firm, enduring; steaEmmerich#4586 in the U.S.From Germanic Emmerich/Emmerich — 'whole/universal ruler', or 'brave/work-power' (ermen/amal, pGabe#4591 in the U.S.Short form of Gabriel — from Hebrew Gavriel, 'God is my strength; man of God'Gabriele#4592 in the U.S.Italian (masculine) form of Gabriel — from Hebrew Gavri'el, 'God is my strength; man of God'; hGriffith#4596 in the U.S.From Welsh Gruffudd — possibly 'strong lord' or 'fierce chief' (from a -udd, 'lord', element); Jian#4611 in the U.S.From Chinese jian, variously 'strong; healthy; vigorous' and 'to build; to establish'; used forVal#4692 in the U.S.A pet form of Valentine/Valerian — from Latin valens, 'strong, healthy, vigorous, worthy'; hereDirk#4747 in the U.S.A Dutch short form of Diederik/Theodoric — from Germanic theod, 'people', plus ric, 'ruler; powDmari#4748 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a D'- prefix to Amari (often glossed 'eternal/strength'); no single fixeGryphon#4762 in the U.S.A -y- spelling of Griffin — from Greek gryps, 'the griffin' (the mythical eagle-lion); also linHaroun#4766 in the U.S.Arabic form of Aaron — Hebrew, often read 'high, exalted' or 'mountain of strength' — a prophetIshir#4773 in the U.S.From Sanskrit ishira, 'powerful, strong, vigorous; refreshing, lively'Jarek#4777 in the U.S.Short form of Jaroslav — from Slavic jar, 'fierce, strong, spring', plus slav, 'glory' — 'fierc