111 Strong Boy Names with Powerful Meanings

Maoz is a symbolic name given to boys born at Hannukah because of the song "Maoz Tzur," "Rock of Ages," which is sung at that time.

Decebal was the name of an ancient ruler of Dacia who resisted but was eventually conquered by the Roman military leader Traianus. Both Decebal and Traian are names used in modern Romania.

In Nigeria, Chibuike is seen as a surname as well as a given name for both girls and boys. John Chibuike is a notable Nigerian footballer.

Pacome is a French saint's name rarely heard in this country, but currently being revived in its native France.

Some variants are Pacomi, Pacomio and Pacomius.

Geraud, as with many French variations of familiar names, makes the somewhat old-fashioned Gerard sound fresh and dashing. It's pronounced as if it ended with o, another trendy factor, though many English speakers may not get that.

The strong sounds in this energetic Hawaiian name mirror its meaning.

A distinctive English surname name that also carries the slightly ominous sense of the verb batten, as in "batten down the hatches." Batten was also a medieval first name related to Bartholomew.

Place-name of a settlement in Galilee in Israel.

A common nickname for Antero, the Finnish variation of Andrew.

A rare member of the popular -iel group of Biblical names, with a powerful sound and meaning.

The name of two characters in Genesis in the Old Testament, the first being a descendant of Cain, and the second being a descendant of Seth and the father of Noah.

Also spelled Ewout, Ewoud is a Dutch variation of the Old Germanic name Ewald. Made up of ewa meaning "law" and walt meaning "power, authority", it translates to "ruler of the law", "power of the law" or "powerful ruler".

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This obscure Zulu name was chosen by Stevie Wonder.

As a masculine name, Gauri is Finnish in origin and derives from Gabriel.

A Top 100 pick in Israel that feels simple and appealing enough to work in almost any language.

This variation of Rostam might be more English-friendly given its resemblance to the familiar Russ or Russell.