Strong Boy Names with Powerful Meanings

Hamzah

Arabic

"lion or strong"

This name has considerable meaning in the Islamic world, as Hamzah the brave was the uncle and protector of the Prophet of Islam. A more contemporary Hamzah is the eldest son of the late King Hussein…

Ikaika

Hawaiian

"strong"

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

Oz

Hebrew, English, Irish

"strength, powerful, courageous; god's warrior; deer friend"

While some may think of ruby slippers and a yellow brick road, Oz is a legitimate Hebrew name denoting power. An element in a number of names including Ozni, Oziel, and Ozias, it may also be used as…

Kaimana

Hawaiian

"the power of the ocean"

Kaimana is one of hawaii's top baby names for boys.. A fascinating name for ocean lovers, Kai might be a user-friendly short form.

Abir

Hebrew

"strong, mighty, courageous"

Place-name of a settlement in Galilee in Israel.

Uzziel

Hebrew

"my power is God"

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

Quinlan

Irish

"descendant of Caoinlean, slender "

An Irish last-name-first-name that could make a child feel distinctive, while still having the regular guy nickname of Quinn. Christine Taylor and Ben Stiller spelled their son's name Quinlin.…

Arno

German

"eagle"

Subtract the last two letters of Arnold, and you're left with a much more modern-sounding name. Arno is also the name of the main river in Florence, upon which sits the famed Ponte Vecchio. The…

Amaury

French form of Amalric

"work power"

Friendlier french form of ancient Germanic royal name Amalric or Emmerich.

Rocket

Word name

Starbaby name that might prove too supercharged for real life, but if like director Robert Rodriguez you're interested only in boys' names starting with R , you may need to add Rocket (and Rebel and…

Valerian

Latin

"strength, health"

This name of a Roman emperor and of a sedating plant is still used quietly, given to about a dozen baby boys in the US last year. It has a strong, rhythmic sound and could make a modern-feeling honor…

Griffith

Welsh

"strong lord"

A classic Welsh name, softer than Griffin and friendlier to spell than Gruffudd - that hasn't had as much love as it deserves elsewhere. Namesakes range from medieval kings to the philanthropist…

Irie

Jamaican

"positive and powerful"

Irie is an upbeat and modern name that originated as a Rastafarian term for "positive and powerful."

Aza

Arabic

"powerful"

Aza's similarity to the biblical name Asa makes it ripe for adaptation. If you want something more elaborate, you might consider Azariah. Something simpler? It doesn't get much simpler and that is…

Qadir

Arabic

"capable, powerful"

Qadir is a classic Muslim name that represents one of the ninety-nine attributes of Allah. Since the initial Q is pronounced as K, this handsome name is sometimes Anglicized as Kadir.

Valerio

Latin

"strength, health"

The final o adds a macho touch.

Richmond

German

"powerful protector"

Richmond is a place-name — it's the capital of Virginia, US, and a town in London, UK — that makes a fresh way to honor an ancestral Richard.

Rock

Word name or diminutive of Rocco

"rock or rest"

Rock definitely has a macho image, if a somewhat caricatured one, ala The Rock. But with the rise of word names and also of tough guy names, Rock feels more plausible than it did a generation ago.

Arsenio

Spanish from Greek

"virile, strong"

Long considered Mr. Hall's exclusive property, it's now ready to be adopted by others.

Zoravar

Punjabi

"strong, brave"

Alternative spelling of Zorawar