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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

Jaelani#1924 in the U.S.Variant of Jelani/Gilani (Arabic origin), associated with 'mighty, strong'; ultimately from a nAudra#1939 in the U.S.Lithuanian feminine name meaning 'storm' (from the Lithuanian word for storm). In English usageGeraldine#2013 in the U.S.Power of the spearMildred#2105 in the U.S.Gentle strengthAziyah#2147 in the U.S.Arabic-derived, 'precious, beloved, mighty' (related to Aziza/Aziz, root 'izzah 'honor, strengtJelani#2171 in the U.S.MightyBridgette#2232 in the U.S.exalted one, strength, powerAudrina#2245 in the U.S.noble strengthCharly#2264 in the U.S.free man, strong and virileBrigitte#2364 in the U.S.exalted one, strength, powerAudriana#2380 in the U.S.noble strengthAnvika#2434 in the U.S.powerful, mighty, having great strengthCharlize#2437 in the U.S.free woman, strongValarie#2454 in the U.S.strength, valorVallie#2523 in the U.S.Pet form of Valentine or Valerie; ultimately from Latin 'valens' (strong, healthy).Abrielle#2553 in the U.S.God is my strengthEmorie#2633 in the U.S.industrious ruler / brave powerAziza#2924 in the U.S.Powerful, respected, belovedHenny#2977 in the U.S.Diminutive of Henrietta or Hendrika, from the Germanic elements heim (home) and ric (ruler, powImara#2979 in the U.S.From Swahili imara, meaning strong, firm, stable, or resolute — a quality name celebrating streEmmersyn#3019 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Emerson, a surname meaning 'son of Emery'; Emery from Germanic Emmerich Aayat#3040 in the U.S.From Arabic 'ayat' (آيات), the plural of 'aya,' meaning 'sign,' 'verse,' or 'miracle' — specifiCallan#3047 in the U.S.Anglicisation of the Irish and Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Cathaláin, from cathál meaning battlCarrie#3050 in the U.S.Pet form of Caroline or Carol, ultimately from the Germanic Karl meaning free man or strong manGabby#3051 in the U.S.Pet form of Gabrielle or Gabriella, from the Hebrew Gavri'el meaning God is my strength or man Brianny#3079 in the U.S.Strong, virtuous, honourable; a variant of Brianna, the feminine form of the Celtic name BrianAine#3112 in the U.S.Brightness, radiance, or joy; from Old Irish áine meaning radiance or brilliance, the name of aTanner#3158 in the U.S.From Old English 'tannere', an occupational name for a leather tanner; transferred as a surnameValentine#3160 in the U.S.From Latin 'valens' (strong, healthy), the root of Valentinus, the name of several early ChristEverette#3181 in the U.S.From the Old English surname Everett, combining eofor (wild boar) and heard (brave, strong, harAlona#3212 in the U.S.From Hebrew Alona (אַלּוֹנָה), the feminine form of Alon, meaning 'oak tree'; the oak is a symbAralynn#3217 in the U.S.Modern compound name blending Ara (from Germanic ara, meaning eagle) and Lynn (from Old EnglishAudree#3333 in the U.S.Noble strength; variant of Audrey, from Old English ÆthelthrythAziya#3388 in the U.S.Modern name reading as a variant of Asia — the continent name — or a streamlined Aziza, Arabic Dru#3399 in the U.S.Short form of Drusilla, a Roman family name sometimes glossed 'fruitful' or linked to a Celtic Adhya#3504 in the U.S.First, primeval, foremost; from Sanskrit adya — an epithet of the goddess Adya Shakti, the primHennessy#3524 in the U.S.From Irish Ó hAonghusa, 'descendant of Aonghus' — a name linked to the god Aengus, 'one strengtMaude#3724 in the U.S.Medieval French form of Matilda — Germanic maht, 'might', plus hild, 'battle' — 'mighty in battAubreigh#3814 in the U.S.-eigh spelling of Aubrey — Germanic Alberich, 'elf ruler, elf power' — now a girls' favoriteEmree#3834 in the U.S.-ee styling of Emery/Emry — from Germanic Emmerich, 'brave, powerful' or 'work-ruler'Gaby#3836 in the U.S.Pet form of Gabriela/Gabrielle — Hebrew Gavri'el, 'God is my strength' — beloved in Spanish useRyker#3861 in the U.S.From the Dutch/German surname Riker/Rijker — linked to ric, 'rich, powerful, ruler' — crossing Audrie#3886 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Audrey — Old English Aethelthryth, 'noble strength'Ericka#3896 in the U.S.-ck spelling of Erica — feminine of Eric, Old Norse Eiríkr, 'eternal ruler, ever-powerful'Shaddai#3938 in the U.S.From Hebrew Shaddai — the divine title in El Shaddai, 'God Almighty' (root debated: 'mountain' Matilde#4002 in the U.S.Italian/Portuguese/Spanish form of Matilda — Germanic maht, 'might', plus hild, 'battle'Ailah#4030 in the U.S.Linked to Arabic 'aila, 'family', and to Scottish/Finnish Aila ('from the strong place'/'bringeEmbry#4050 in the U.S.From an English surname (linked to Amery/Emery, 'work-power', or a place-name); also echoes 'emAziah#4117 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the -iah family, echoing Azaiah/Uzziah ('my strength is God'); construction iAvina#4191 in the U.S.Linked to Sanskrit roots for 'strength' (and a goddess epithet), or a soft Latin -ina name; rouBrianne#4197 in the U.S.Feminine of Brian — Celtic/Irish, likely 'high, noble' or 'strong, virtuous'Jaziah#4231 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the -iah family, echoing the biblical Jaaziah ('God strengthens/moves'); consLiam#4239 in the U.S.An Irish short form of William — from Germanic, 'a resolute protector; will + helmet'; overwhelSteely#4359 in the U.S.From the word steely, 'like steel; cold, strong, resolute' — a modern word-name (echoing SteelyAndy#4375 in the U.S.Pet form of Andrea/Andrew — from Greek andreios, 'manly, brave, strong' — for girlsDrea#4391 in the U.S.Short form of Andrea — from Greek andreios, 'manly, brave, strong'Arin#4469 in the U.S.Spelling linked to Erin ('Ireland') and Aaron ('mountain of strength/exalted'); routes layeredPassion#4528 in the U.S.From the word passion — Latin passio, 'suffering; strong emotion, fervor, love'Maddyson#4605 in the U.S.-y spelling of Madison — 'son of Maud (mighty in battle)' or 'son of Matthew'; here for girls; Mathilda#4609 in the U.S.Th-spelling of Matilda — from Germanic maht, 'might, strength', plus hild, 'battle' — 'mighty iFilomena#4681 in the U.S.Italian/Portuguese form of Philomena — from Greek philos, 'friend/love', plus menos, 'strength'Gertrude#4683 in the U.S.From Germanic ger, 'spear', plus thrud, 'strength' — 'spear of strength, strong spear'Oaklynne#4731 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Oak (the oak tree, a symbol of strength) to the -lynne ending; no singleTrudy#4751 in the U.S.Pet form of Gertrude — from Germanic ger, 'spear', plus thrud, 'strength' — 'spear of strength'Barrett#4774 in the U.S.From an English surname — possibly Germanic 'bear strength' (Berhard) or Old French 'quarrelsomEmerly#4794 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Emery ('brave, powerful') and Emberly/Everly with a -ly ending; no singlEmersynn#4795 in the U.S.-synn spelling of Emerson — 'son of Emery' (Emery from Germanic, 'brave, powerful'); here for gAmaree#4882 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Amari — possibly 'strength' (linked to Amir, 'prince') or 'eternal' (echoing Am

Boy Names

Reggie#1977 in the U.S.Diminutive of Reginald, from Old Germanic Raginwald: 'ragin' (counsel) + 'wald' (rule, power)Jakhari#2014 in the U.S.Almighty, powerfulJahari#2029 in the U.S.Almighty, powerfulSamarth#2035 in the U.S.Strong, powerful, capable, suitableRip#2124 in the U.S.Powerful, strong, mighty.Angus#2149 in the U.S.One strengthJarrett#2173 in the U.S.Power of the spearQuadir#2177 in the U.S.Capable, powerful, mightyTamim#2181 in the U.S.StrongEyad#2188 in the U.S.Strength, supportAndrei#2231 in the U.S.strong, manlyRayne#2275 in the U.S.rain, counsel-powerRomello#2276 in the U.S.from Rome, strong manQuade#2296 in the U.S.descendant of Uaid, strongEmeric#2313 in the U.S.home ruler, powerfulAshvik#2336 in the U.S.Brave; victorious; winner; from Sanskrit ashva (horse — symbolizing speed and power) + vik (relHero#2342 in the U.S.Defender; protector; warrior; from Greek heros (a man of superhuman strength and valor, a warriJibreel#2346 in the U.S.God is my strength; the Arabic form of Gabriel — the archangel of revelation in Judaism, ChristUzziah#2357 in the U.S.God is my strength; Yahweh is my power; from Hebrew Uzziyahu (uz: strength + Yah: Yahweh)Dru#2373 in the U.S.Strong; brave; a short form of Drew (from Andrew: defender of men) or an independent name from Kallan#2379 in the U.S.Powerful; brook; from Irish Gaelic Caoilfhinn (caol: slender + fionn: fair/white) or ScandinaviJibril#2424 in the U.S.God is my strength; a variant spelling of Jibreel — the Arabic form of Gabriel (archangel of reKonner#2425 in the U.S.Lover of hounds; strong-willed; K-spelling variant of Connor, from Irish Gaelic Conchobhar (conFerris#2446 in the U.S.Rocky spur; iron; from Scottish Gaelic Fearghus (man + choice/strength) anglicized as Ferris, oValentine#2467 in the U.S.Strong; healthy; vigorous; from Latin Valentinus (from valens: strong, powerful, healthy)Arion#2500 in the U.S.better, stronger, worthierEmry#2502 in the U.S.immortal (via Emrys); or 'brave/power' (via Emery)Abdulaziz#2546 in the U.S.Servant of the powerfulSteel#2658 in the U.S.steel (the metal); strength, durabilityJacinto#2839 in the U.S.StrengthAzekiel#2873 in the U.S.God will strengthenRick#2981 in the U.S.Powerful ruler; a short form of Richard, from the Old High German Richart composed of the elemeLeam#3015 in the U.S.Strong-willed warrior; protector (as variant of Liam)Maynor#3021 in the U.S.Possibly from a Germanic root meaning 'strength of the army'Willard#3034 in the U.S.Resolute and brave; strong-willed and hardyEly#3054 in the U.S.A variant of Eli, from the Hebrew word eli meaning my God or height, with strong biblical rootsOz#3075 in the U.S.From Hebrew oz, meaning strength, might, or courage; used as an independent name and as a shortArsen#3097 in the U.S.From Greek Arsenios, derived from arsen (male, virile, strong), used as a given name in Greek, Gabino#3112 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Gabinus, a Latin name from the ancient city of Gabii near Rome; alsJeziah#3115 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yiziyah or Yizziyyahu, meaning Yahweh is strength or God strengthens, a biblical naTalan#3140 in the U.S.Variant of Talon, from Old French talon ('heel,' 'claw of a bird'), used as a given name evokinTuff#3142 in the U.S.From English 'tough' (strong, resilient) or tuff (a type of porous volcanic rock), possibly alsYaziel#3146 in the U.S.Modern name combining a Hebrew root with the theophoric suffix -el (God); likely constructed toDiesel#3163 in the U.S.Modern word name taken from the diesel engine, itself named after German engineer Rudolf DieselJamarcus#3174 in the U.S.Modern American coinage combining the Ja- prefix with Marcus (Latin: 'of Mars, warlike'); carriMaze#3186 in the U.S.From Middle English maze, meaning a labyrinth or state of bewilderment; used as a modern given Jamin#3286 in the U.S.Right hand, right side — the side of favor and strength; a son of Simeon in Genesis, and the taKadir#3289 in the U.S.Capable, powerful, able; Turkish form of Arabic Qadir, one of the names of God in Islamic tradiKaimana#3290 in the U.S.Diamond — the Hawaiian rendering of the English word — and, read natively, kai + mana, 'power oZubair#3318 in the U.S.Strong, brave, firm; a classical Arabic name borne by Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, companion of the ProZubayr#3319 in the U.S.Strong, brave, firm; the transliteration of the classical Arabic name closest to its original fDietrich#3335 in the U.S.Ruler of the people; German form of Theodoric, from Germanic theud, 'people', and ric, 'ruler, Erickson#3338 in the U.S.Son of Erick — Erik being Old Norse for 'eternal ruler' or 'ever powerful'Hazael#3346 in the U.S.God sees, God has seen; the name of a powerful king of Aram-Damascus in the books of KingsOaklyn#3364 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Oak — the strength-symbol tree — with the -lyn ending; mostly used forZekiel#3380 in the U.S.Clipped form of Ezekiel — Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens' — dropping the initial EAbir#3382 in the U.S.Mighty, strong, valiant — a Hebrew word used of God as 'the Mighty One of Jacob'Connell#3393 in the U.S.From Irish Conall — traditionally 'strong as a wolf' (con, 'wolf/hound', plus a strength elemenEzekial#3400 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Ezekiel — Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens' — with the -al endingJabril#3405 in the U.S.Form of Jibril, the Quranic Gabriel — Hebrew 'God is my strength' — the angel of revelationAmaziah#3448 in the U.S.Yahweh strengthens, the strength of the Lord; a king of Judah in the books of Kings and ChronicCheskel#3461 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Yechezkel (Ezekiel) — 'God strengthens' — used in Hasidic communitiesSampson#3498 in the U.S.Variant of Samson — Hebrew Shimshon, 'sun', from shemesh — the mighty biblical strongman; with Emersyn#3533 in the U.S.Modern -syn respelling of Emerson, 'son of Emery' — from Germanic Emery, 'brave, powerful' / 'rRodrick#3573 in the U.S.Variant of Roderick — from Germanic Hroderich, hrod, 'fame', plus ric, 'power, ruler' — 'famousConall#3610 in the U.S.From Irish/Gaelic Conall — con, 'hound/wolf', plus a 'strong' element — 'strong wolf, mighty hoIhan#3622 in the U.S.Extremely rare; readable as a variant of Ethan ('firm, strong'), Ayan, or Ihaan; not firmly docIthan#3624 in the U.S.Latin American spelling of Ethan — Hebrew Eitan, 'firm, strong, enduring, solid'Lion#3643 in the U.S.From the English word lion — Latin leo — 'lion'; also a form of Leon/Lyon, the courage-and-streMenno#3650 in the U.S.A Frisian/Dutch short form linked to names with the element 'man'/'megin' ('strength'); borne bQuinlan#3659 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Caoindealbháin, 'descendant of Caoindealbhán' — linked to 'gracefully shaped, wellRhyker#3660 in the U.S.Rh-styled spelling of Ryker — from the Dutch/German surname Riker, linked to ric, 'rich, powerfTytan#3671 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Titan — from Greek, the primordial giant gods who preceded the Olympians; Gordie#3678 in the U.S.Gordie is the familiar short form of Gordon, a Scottish surname taken from a place in BerwickshArnoldo#3685 in the U.S.Spanish/Italian form of Arnold — Germanic Arnwald, arn, 'eagle', plus wald, 'power, ruler' — 'eEmmerson#3708 in the U.S.Double-m spelling of Emerson — 'son of Emery' — from Germanic Emery, 'brave, powerful' / 'rulerFermin#3711 in the U.S.Spanish form of Firminus — from Latin firmus, 'firm, steadfast, strong' — an early saint, patroIzekiel#3716 in the U.S.Spelling of Ezekiel — Hebrew Yehezkel, 'God strengthens' — the visionary prophet of the exileKendric#3728 in the U.S.K-less-c spelling of Kendrick — from Old English/Welsh roots read 'royal power' or 'chief hero'Othniel#3746 in the U.S.From Hebrew Otniel — read 'lion of God' or 'God is my strength' — Israel's first judgeYechezkel#3774 in the U.S.The original Hebrew form of Ezekiel — Yechezkel, 'God strengthens' — the exile prophetAyush#3788 in the U.S.From Sanskrit ayus, 'life, lifespan, vital power' — the blessing of longevityNero#3851 in the U.S.From Sabine Nero, 'strong, vigorous' — the fiddling emperor — and Italian nero, 'black'Valente#3965 in the U.S.From Latin valens, 'strong, healthy' — Spanish-Italian 'valiant' outrightValerio#3966 in the U.S.Italian-Spanish form of Valerius — Latin valere, 'to be strong' — patrician-clannedAavyan#3975 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage glossed 'powerful' or 'first ray of sun'; precise root attestation thinArshan#3981 in the U.S.From Persian Arshan, 'strong, manly, a brave hero' — an ancient Achaemenid nameDmari#3997 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a D'- prefix to Amari (often glossed 'eternal/strength'); no single fixeHaroun#4003 in the U.S.Arabic form of Aaron — Hebrew, often read 'high, exalted' or 'mountain of strength' — a prophetRich#4039 in the U.S.Short form of Richard — Germanic ric, 'ruler, power', plus hard, 'brave, strong' — 'powerful ruAarin#4055 in the U.S.Double-a spelling of Aaron — Hebrew, often read 'high, exalted' or 'mountain of strength'Adir#4058 in the U.S.From Hebrew adir, 'mighty, majestic, noble, magnificent'Beren#4072 in the U.S.From Tolkien's hero Beren (a coined Sindarin name); also a Turkish name, 'strong, smart'; routeEthen#4097 in the U.S.-en spelling of Ethan — Hebrew Eitan, 'strong, firm, enduring, solid'Humza#4106 in the U.S.Spelling of Hamza — Arabic, 'strong, steadfast; lion' — the Prophet's beloved uncleKien#4131 in the U.S.From Vietnamese kien, 'to build, establish; strong, firm'; also a modern Ki-/Kean spelling; rouOsias#4146 in the U.S.From Osias/Ozías — a form of Hosea ('salvation') or Uzziah ('Yahweh is my strength'); routes laZekiah#4183 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the -kiah family, echoing Hezekiah/Zedekiah ('Yahweh strengthens/is righteousAzim#4192 in the U.S.From Arabic azim, 'great, magnificent, powerful' — al-Azim is among the 99 names of GodCastle#4201 in the U.S.From the word castle — Latin castellum, 'fortress, stronghold' — a word and surname nameElim#4214 in the U.S.From Hebrew Elim — a biblical oasis with twelve springs and seventy palm trees; 'palm trees, stEzekiah#4220 in the U.S.Modern blend of Ezekiel ('God strengthens') and Hezekiah ('Yahweh strengthens'); routes layeredRitchie#4285 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Richie — a pet form of Richard, from Germanic ric, 'ruler', plus hard, 'brave, Aithan#4309 in the U.S.Latino spelling of Ethan/Eitan — Hebrew eitan, 'strong, firm, enduring, steadfast'Azeem#4319 in the U.S.From Arabic azim, 'great, magnificent, supreme, mighty' — one of the names of God (al-Azim)Breon#4323 in the U.S.Spelling of Brian/Breon — from Irish, possibly 'noble, high' or 'strong'; routes debatedTiger#4399 in the U.S.From the word tiger — Greek tigris (via Latin) — the great striped cat; a symbol of power and cAmaree#4419 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Amari — variously linked to Yoruba 'strength', Arabic Amir ('prince'), or 'eterBarret#4433 in the U.S.Single-t spelling of Barrett — possibly Germanic 'bear-strength/might' or Middle English 'quarrEthaniel#4451 in the U.S.Modern blend of Ethan ('strong, firm') and Nathaniel/-iel ('gift of God; of God'); routes layerFergus#4453 in the U.S.From Gaelic Fearghus — fear, 'man', plus gus, 'vigor, force' — 'man of vigor/strength'Griffyn#4456 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Griffin — from Welsh Gruffudd, 'strong lord/chief', and the mythical griffin (eagIkaika#4461 in the U.S.From Hawaiian ikaika, 'strong, powerful, mighty'Kalan#4480 in the U.S.From Irish — possibly 'slender' (caol) or a form of Cathalan, 'little powerful warrior'; routesUzziel#4542 in the U.S.From Hebrew Uzziel, 'my strength is God; God is my strength' — a biblical LeviteYamin#4548 in the U.S.From Hebrew yamin, 'the right hand (of strength/blessing)'; also Arabic yamin, 'oath; the rightAlon#4558 in the U.S.From Hebrew alon, 'oak tree' — a symbol of strength and enduranceDonnell#4586 in the U.S.From Irish Domhnall/Donal — 'world-ruler, mighty chief' (domun, 'world', plus val, 'rule')Gabe#4598 in the U.S.Short form of Gabriel — from Hebrew Gavriel, 'God is my strength; man of God'Jarek#4614 in the U.S.Short form of Jaroslav — from Slavic jar, 'fierce, strong, spring', plus slav, 'glory' — 'fiercKeylan#4626 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Key- opening to the -lan ending (echoing Kaylan/Kellan, 'slender/powerZoravar#4688 in the U.S.From Armenian/Persian zoravar, 'powerful, mighty; a general, commander, military leader'Eitham#4731 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Eitan/Ethan ('strong, firm, enduring', Hebrew) and the biblical place EtGriffey#4743 in the U.S.From a surname related to Griffith/Griffin — from Welsh Gruffudd, 'strong lord' or 'fierce chieIkenna#4753 in the U.S.From Igbo ike, 'power, strength', plus nna, 'father' — 'the power of the father; father's strenJazhiel#4769 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Jahaziel ('God sees/strengthens', Hebrew) with the -iel ('of God') endinJorawar#4775 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Persian zoravar/jorawar, 'powerful, mighty; a brave warrior, a commander'Laron#4791 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the La- prefix to Aron/Aaron ('mountain of strength; exalted'); no singlMaziah#4806 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Maaziah ('strength of Yahweh', a biblical priest) and the -iah ('God') eVallen#4857 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Valen/Valentine ('strong, healthy', Latin) and Allen; no single fixed roAzias#4891 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Azariah ('Yahweh has helped') and Uzziah ('Yahweh is my strength'); routBastion#4893 in the U.S.From Bastian (a short form of Sebastian, 'from Sebaste; venerable') and the word bastion, 'a fo

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