The name you choose for your baby boy will be with him for the rest of his life. It’s a big decision. The name you choose will become part of his identity, which is why so many parents look for strong boy names.

Not only do strong boy names have a powerful connotation to it, but they also have powerful meanings too. They are often classic names with a strong heritage. Here are several great examples for you to choose from:

Strong Boy Names

Alexander

Alexander means “defending men”. Alexander was the name of one of the most popular historical figures of all time, Alexander the Great

Amell

Amell means “power of an eagle”.

Amory

Amory means “brave and powerful”.

Andre

Andre means “man”.

Andrew

Andrew means “strong and manly”. Andrew, in the New Testament, was one of the twelve apostles.

Angus

Angus means “one strength”.

Armstrong

Armstrong means “strong arms”.

Arnold

Arnold means “ruler” or “strong as an eagle”.

Barrett

Barrett means “strength of a bear”.

Bear

Bear means “brave, courageous, and daring”.

Bernard

Bernard means “bear strength”.

Brian

Brian means “strong, virtuous and honorable”. Brian was the name of the most famous Irish warrior-king, Brian Boru.

 Carlo

Carlo means “manly”.

Cillian 

Cillian means “war strife” or “church”.

Conal

Conal means “strong as a wolf”.

Conrad

Conrad means “bold advisor” or “brave counsel”. Conrad was the name of five different kings of Germany.

Denzel

Denzel means “from the high stronghold”. 

Devlin

Devlin means “fierce courage” or “unlucky”.

Drew

Drew means “warrior” or “strong and manly”.

Dries

Dries means “man” or “warrior”.

Edric

Edric means “power and good fortune”.

Egon

Egon means “strong with a sword”.

Emeric

Emeric means “power”.

Enzo

Enzo means “winner” or “conquest”.

Ethan

Ethan means “firm and strong”. Ethan the Ezrahite, in the Old Testament, was well-known for his wisdom.

Evan 

Evan is a diminutive variation of Evander which means “bow warrior” or “strong man”.

Evander

Evander means “bow warrior” or “strong man”. Evander was a prominent name in Greek and Roman mythology

Everett

Everett means “brave as a wild boar”.

Ezekiel

Ezekiel means “God will strengthen”. Ezekiel, in the Old Testament, was a prominent prophet and the name of one of the books.

Farrell

Farrell means “hero”.

Fergus

Fergus means “man of valor”. Fergus is an ancient Scottish, Irish, and Welsh royalty name.

Finian

Finian means “handsome warrior”.

Finley

Finley means “fair-haired hero”.

Fort 

Fort means “strong”.

Gabriel

Gabriel means “God is my strength”. Gabriel is consistently in the top 100 boy names for over 30 years.

Garrett

Garrett means “spear strength”.

Griffin

Griffin means “strong lord”. Griffin is the name of a half lion and half eagle mythological creature. 

Griffith

Griffith is a variation of Griffin which means “strong lord”.

Gus

Gus means “one strength”.

Guy

Guy means “leader”.

Harvey

Harvey means “battle worthy”.

Helmer

Helmer means “fighting fury”.

Herbert

Herbert means “illustrious warrior”.

Igor

Igor means “heroic warrior”.

Ivor

Ivor means “bow warrior” or “yew”.

Jan

Jan means “helmet warrior”.

Jerry

Jerry means “brave spearman”.

Kalmin

Kalmin means “manly and strong”.

Kenneth

Kenneth means “born of fire”. Kenneth was the name of the first king of Scotland.

 Kendrick

Kendrick means “bold power”.

Kenzo

Kenzo means “strong and healthy”. Kenzo is a common Japanese name with several international famous creative bearers.

Killian 

Killian is a spelling variation of Cillian which means “war strife” or “church”.

Leonardo

Leonardo means “brave lion”.

Leopold

Leopold means “brave people” or “brave lion”.

Liam

Liam means “strong-willed warrior”.

Louis

Louis means “great warrior”.

Ludwik

Ludwik means “fighter” or “renowned warrior”.

Malin

Malin means “strong little warrior”.

Magnus

Magnus means “the greatest”.

Maximus

Maximus is a variation of Magnus which means “the greatest”.

Maynard

Maynard means “hardy, brave and strong”.

Merrick

Merrick means “fame and power”.

Miles

Miles means “soldier”.

Monte

Monte means “manpower”.

Neron

Neron means “strong”.

Nolan

Nolan means “champion”.

Osiris 

Osiris means “strong eyesight”.

Oswald

Oswald means “divine power”.

Owen

Owen means “young warrior”.

Oz

Oz means “powerful and courageous”. Oz is a name most famously known for the film, “The Wizard of Oz”.

Palebo

Palebo means “lightning”.

Ptolemy

Ptolemy means “aggressive and war-like”. Ptolemy was the name of one of Alexander the Great’s generals and several Greco-Egyptian rulers. 

Patton

Patton means “warrior’s town”.

Quillon

Quillon means “strong” or “crossing swords”.

Ragnar

Ragnar means “warrior” or “judgment”. Ragnar was a legendary warrior in Viking legends. 

Reynard

Reynard means “powerful advice”.

Reynold

Reynold means “powerful counselor”.

Rex

Rex means “king”.

Ricardo 

Ricardo means “strong and powerful ruler”.

Richmond

Richmond means “powerful protector”. Richmond is the name of the capital of Virginia.

Rock

Rock means “rest” and is also a nature name.

Ryker

Ryker means “super strength”.

Stone

Stone is a nature name.

Thane

Thane means “chief”.

Thor

Thor means “thunder”. Thor, in Norse Mythology, is the Norse god of thunder, strength and rain.

Ulric

Ulric means “wealthy and powerful ruler”.

Umberto

Umberto means “renowned warrior”.

Valente

Valente means “healthy and strong”.

Valerio

Valerio means “valor” or “strength and health”.

Victorio

Victorio means “renowned warrior”.

Vidar

Vidar means “warrior”.

Walter

Walter means “ruler of an army”.

Warner

Warner means “army” or “covered warrior”.

Wigman

Wigman means “warrior”.

Wyatt

Wyatt means “strong” or “brave in war”.

Xander

Xander is a diminutive variation of Alexander which means “defending men”.

Xavion

Xavion means “fighter”.

Yaden

Yaden means “strong”.

Yves

Yves means “knight of the lion”.

Zale

Zale means “sea strength”.

Zane

Zane means “God is gracious”.

Zuben

Zuben means “strong”.