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Power

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Pronounced POW-ur /ˈpaʊ.ər/High

Meaning: A word name from English power, 'strength; capacity to act', in the tradition of virtue names like Justice and Liberty. Power is also an established Irish and English surname (from Norman le Poer), which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold virtue-style word name: Power says strength outright (said 'POW-ur'). It is also an old Irish surname, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA word name from English power, 'strength; capacity to act', in the tradition of virtue names like Justice and Liberty. Power is also an established Irish and English surname (from Norman le Poer), which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13087 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 22

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420192024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Power is a modern word name in the line of Justice, Liberty and Legend — chosen for its plain, forceful meaning. It is separately a long-established Irish and English surname, from Norman le Poer. Given-name use is very new, and routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'POW-ur').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, bold, and modern.

Did you know? As a surname, Power came to Ireland with the Normans as le Poer — and, oddly enough, that surname may trace to a word meaning 'poor', the opposite of what the word name says today.
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Power — English word name; also Irish/English surname from Norman le Poer

Variations

PowersPowyrPowr

Nicknames

PowPoePowie

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If you like Power…

Legend— a same-mood bold pick
Liberty— a like abstract virtue choice
Honor— a like plain-meaning name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Power mean?

Power is a word name meaning 'strength; ability to act'. It is also an established Irish and English surname, which we note.

How do you pronounce Power?

It's said POW-ur /ˈpaʊ.ər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Power a boy or girl name?

Power is used for both boys and girls; as a word name it carries no fixed gender, which we note.

How popular is Power?

Power is a very rare given name in the U.S.

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