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Names meaning strong have been prized across every culture. From Germanic warriors to Hebrew patriarchs, strength names carry built-in gravitas and tend to age exceptionally well.

Names meaning "strong" — key facts

  • 1,619 names contain the meaning "strong"
  • 240 gender-specific names, plus 43 gender-neutral
  • Names meaning "strong" appear in Hebrew, Latin, Greek, Arabic, and Sanskrit traditions
  • Meaning-based name searches have grown 45% year-over-year as parents seek intentional names

Girl Names Meaning "Strong"

611 girl names with this meaning

#104
United Kingdom↑ Rising
Strong fighter
#154
Latin
strong, healthy
#326
Ireland
descendant of the headstrong one
#501
American
Strong and brave
#504
American
noble or strong
#504
Ireland
a strong one; a warrior
#504
American
One who is strong
#505
English-speaking countries
steadfast or strong
#505
French
Strong, valiant.
#506
USA
A modern variation on Desire, conveying strong emotions.
#507
India
meaning 'firm, strong'.
#508
American
One who is strong
#511
English
strong spirit
#513
American
Eagle, strong as an eagle
#515
Finland
strong
#516
American
One who is strong.
#516
African
A variation of the name with connections to being a 'strong' or 'blessed' individual.
#519
American
Bravery; strong power
#522
American
Strong spear; Strong or brave
#525
American
Strong, noble
#534
American
one who is strong
#537
American
strong, virtuous, and honorable
#541
American
Strong or valiant
#545
Latin
Palm tree; one who is strong and victorious.
#548
American
Variant of Carla or Karly, strong and free
#552
Japanese
Strong and firm
#553
American
A combination of the names Rita and Ann, symbolizing a strong and elegant character.
#555
American
a variant of the name Cardis, meaning 'brave' or 'strong'
#555
USA
Modern variation of the name Valencia, meaning 'brave' and 'strong'.
#557
American
Diminutive form of 'Buff', meaning stout and strong
#560
American
brave or strong
#562
Spanish-speaking countries
Strong spear
#565
American
free man, strong
#567
Hmong Culture
Brave or strong
#571
American
Strong and independent
#573
American
Strong warrior
#575
American
Like steel; strong and determined
#579
American
Brave, strong; Faithful
#581
American
A variant of Marquita, typically meaning 'little warrior' or 'strong'.
#582
Italy
Free woman or strong.
#584
Greece
brave, strong
#586
Germanic↑ Rising
strong in will
#587
USA
A modern creation, the meaning is often personal to families that create it, but it may suggest a unique and strong identity.
#590
American
free man; strong
#595
American
Strong, mighty
#595
Ghana
The name of an ethnic group from Ghana, meaning 'brave and strong'
#597
American
Strong and brave
#601
American
Noble strength; strong and brave
#608
Greek
brave man; strong
#609
Finland
The strong-willed or victorious
#610
American
great, strong
#610
Hebrew
The name Odeth (עֳדֶת) is associated with 'to be strong' or 'to be fruitful'.
#618
Welsh
strong, noble, mighty
#636
American
Strong-willed
#637
American
A derivative of the name Megan, meaning 'strong' or 'brave', stemming from the Welsh 'Megan' which is a diminutive form
#640
American
one who is strong and independent
#645
English-speaking countries
Variant of Breanna, meaning 'noble' or 'strong'
#646
American
Potentially derived from the male name Kade, indicating a strong and bold character.
#656
Irish
Noble, strong
#659
Arabic
The one who is strong and powerful.
#662
American
one who is strong and powerful
#665
New Zealand
To be a leader; to have a strong will.
#666
American
Strong or influential
#669
English
Strong and determined
#673
American
a strong and brave warrior
#675
American
Derived from the name 'Richelle'; meaning 'strong leader'
#676
American
fierce, strong
#678
American
Derived from the name Brie, meaning 'a strong, virtuous woman'.
#681
Italy
Strong
#685
USA
Courageous and strong
#686
American
noble strength; noble and strong
#688
American
A modern name often associated with strong, empowered women.
#689
Latin America
strong
#692
American
one who is noble and strong
#694
English-speaking countries
free man or strong
#695
American
Noble, strong, virtuous
#698
Italy
to be strong
#699
American
One who is like a warrior or strong.
#699
Italian
Strong, healthy; Valiant
#701
France
strong, brave; valiant
#703
American
Possibly a combination of 'Take' and 'Kara', suggesting a strong or a beautiful woman.
#705
American
Netisha can be interpreted as 'the one who has great strength' or 'a strong beautiful woman'.
#708
American
To be blessed or strong.
#720
Spain
Brave, strong
#726
English
free man; strong
#727
American
strong and enduring; a variant of Tania, meaning 'fairy queen'
#736
England
The one who is honey-sweet or strong.
#736
American
a daring or strong woman
#738
American
strong
#744
India
A strong and courageous woman.; God blesses.
#744
American
spear, strong
#744
Spain
brave, strong
#746
India
the one who is strong and powerful
#749
American
Strong and healthy
#752
Italy
Derived from the old Italian name 'Leotto', meaning 'brave' or 'strong'.
#753
American
Noble or strong
#754
American
free woman, strong
#754
American
strong and bold
#754
France
Strong, healthy; from the verb 'valoir', meaning to be worth.
#755
American
Noble, strong
#757
American
A blend of the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and a feminized form of 'Nisha,' suggesting a strong, independent character.
#769
Old English
A person who is fierce or strong
#772
American
derived from the name Ja'kera; to be strong
#772
American
Strong, powerful
#774
American
a variation of Darian, possibly a combination of 'dare' and 'ian', meaning one who is brave or strong
#778
Italian
A diminutive form of the name Valeria, meaning 'strong' or 'healthy'.
#778
American
brave, strong
#780
Spain
strong, healthy
#780
Australia
to be strong
#783
American
To be strong, courageous
#784
American
An enduring name derived from 'Drusilla', which means 'strong' or 'fruitful'.
#792
Mexico
to be strong or hardworking
#795
American
strong, noble, and beautiful
#796
American
to be brave or strong
#809
American
A contemporary interpretation possibly meaning 'a strong and powerful woman'.
#817
Africa
A name given to a person with a strong connection to nature
#820
American
a pure spirit or a person of strong character
#834
American
the one who is strong
#836
American
a variant of Shakara, meaning 'the one who is strong'
#837
American
to be strong, to be valorous

Boy Names Meaning "Strong"

965 boy names with this meaning

#25
Hebrew
strong, firm
#317
Ireland
noble, strong
#370
Hebrew-speaking countries↑ Rising
firm, strong
#506
American
strong and powerful
#515
Italian-speaking countries↑ Rising
Strong
#520
English-speaking countries
Possibly a variant of 'Ethan', meaning 'strong' or 'firm'.
#520
American
A variation of Jamonte, meaning 'brave and strong'
#523
Poland
Strong
#524
American
A variant of 'Gust', meaning 'a strong breeze'.
#526
Spanish-speaking countries
Brave ruler or strong leader.
#527
Africa
To be strong or to influence
#528
Ireland
Strong as a wolf
#533
American
Strong oak
#541
American
One who is unyielding or strong
#542
Croatia
strong, brave
#545
American
strong, warrior
#548
France
to be strong
#550
American
Combination of Mark and the suffix -vious, implying a protector or strong leader.
#553
Norway
From Old Norse, meaning 'noble' and 'strong'.
#554
India
One who is strong
#555
American
Healthy and strong
#557
Arabic↑ Rising
Strong, steadfast
#557
American
To have a strong presence or a noble character
#558
Greece
Manly, brave, or courageous.; Strong, brave.
#560
Brazil
Strong, brave, or courageous.
#576
Spain
adventurous, bold, strong
#579
Welsh-speaking countries
firm, strong
#583
Arabic
One who is determined or resolute; a person who is strong and gives orders.
#586
Arabic
Strong; powerful
#589
American
To be strong or capable.
#589
Spain
Strong spear and brave in battle
#591
American
The one who is strong and powerful.
#593
American
A strong and determined person.
#598
American
A unique or invented name, possibly combining elements of 'Aijah' and 'alon', suggesting a strong, noble presence.
#604
American
One who is spear strong
#606
American
Brave and strong
#608
Hebrew
Strong; bull
#610
France
A surname derived from a name referring to a fort or a stronghold.
#615
American
One who is strong and powerful
#617
American
A variation of the name 'Jermal', meaning 'to be strong'
#619
Japan↑ Rising
Strong; healthy; vigorous (健; ken) + a second kanji can signify 'create' or 'build' (三; zo)
#621
French
strong and bold
#627
American
Brian: Strong; Anthony: Priceless, invaluable
#627
Turkish
strong
#627
Old English
lion; brave, strong
#630
American
to be strong or powerful
#633
American
To be strong or to prevail.
#634
American
Variant of Liam, implying 'strong-willed warrior' or 'protector.'
#635
Turkey
One who is strong and powerful
#636
American
Determined, strong
#638
American
Strong, powerful
#640
American
A modern blend potentially combining elements from other names such as 'Jem' and 'Mario', suggesting a strong, admirable
#640
American
One who is strong and brave
#641
Israel
a name associated with being strong or fearless
#643
Turkey
To be strong
#649
American
the one who is strong
#660
China
meaning 'strong' or 'powerful'
#662
Albania
strength, strong
#664
American
to be strong
#670
American
Ethan means 'strong', while Matthew means 'gift of God'.
#670
English-speaking countries
Strong place
#673
American
Strong or brave
#676
Germanic
Derived from the Germanic elements magan "mighty, strong" and rad "counsel". Saint Meinrad was a 9th-century hermit who founded the Benedictine abbey at Einsiedeln in Switzerland.
#676
American
Strong ruler, mighty power
#679
USA
Strong, mighty.
#681
American
A combination of 'Prince' and the suffix 'ethan'; noble and strong
#682
American
Brave or strong warrior
#687
Philippines
A blend of names derived from the elements 'jer', possibly meaning 'to be strong' or 'gift', and 'win', suggesting victory.
#688
Germanic
Strong warrior
#698
Japan
mighty or strong man
#701
Greece
Free man; Free man; strong
#704
Japan
A variation of the name Roman, often associated with being strong or powerful.
#709
Latin↑ Rising
strong, vigorous
#710
English
tall, strong
#715
Dutch
Cut or hewn; a reference to someone who is strong or robust.; Meaning 'box' or 'container', referring to a case or a case of items.
#715
American
derived from the surname meaning 'the one who is strong'
#717
Spain
Strong and brave.
#728
American
Strong and courageous
#730
American
variant of Tation, meaning 'to be strong'
#732
English
A unique or innovative name, thought to derive from a blend of 'Day' and 'Quon', possibly indicating strong or mighty
#737
Arabic
One who is strong and steadfast.
#739
American
A strong and enduring one
#740
English-speaking countries
Firm, strong
#740
Middle Eastern Countries
great, strong or powerful
#743
American
to be strong or powerful
#746
Ireland
strong as a wolf
#750
Irish
strong, mighty
#751
English-speaking countries
Strong, vigorous
#752
Central Asian countries
The one who is strong or powerful.
#754
Welsh
Hill; Strong; noble
#756
Hebrew-speaking countries
Firm, strong, enduring
#757
American
derived from the name Ronald; strong counsel
#758
English-speaking countries
strong, brave
#761
American
to be strong
#762
Spanish-speaking countries
ever strong
#764
Spain
strong and manly
#767
American
To be a strong protector
#770
American
A variation of the name Daquan, often associated with strong cultural identity.
#778
English
brave or strong
#779
Greece↑ Rising
good man, strong man
#779
Persian-speaking countries
the one who is strong and bright; associated with the notion of leadership
#783
France
Derived from 'Roch' meaning 'rock' - Strong, steadfast
#785
American
Brave or strong
#786
American
Firm or strong
#789
English-speaking countries
strong will
#790
Ireland
admired, strong
#790
American
Strong in spirit
#797
American
Derived from a fusion of strong and traditional elements.
#807
American
strong
#809
India
brave and strong
#814
American
Proud, strong
#815
American
strong and bold
#818
English-speaking countries
the one who comes from the dike or stronghold
#820
East Africa
One who is strong or fierce
#823
American
A strong individual
#824
American
Brave or strong.
#833
England
Derived from the Germanic name Wilhelm, meaning 'resolute protector' or 'strong-willed warrior'.
#834
American
A variant of the name William, meaning 'resolute protector' or 'strong-willed warrior'.
#838
American
Heart/strong
#847
American
one who is strong and resilient

Unisex Names Meaning "Strong"

43 gender-neutral names with this meaning

#376
American
Courageous and strong
#571
American
Free man, strong man.
#574
English
Granite; a strong, durable stone
#631
USA
derived from the name Andrew, meaning 'strong' and 'manly'.
#640
French
a variant of the name Brian, meaning 'noble' or 'strong'
#716
American
A variant of the name Mark, often associated with strong leadership
#772
American
Strong as a boar
#791
American
Strong and hardy
#814
American
Victory, strong-minded
#852
Israel
Strong, powerful
#911
American
From the Dutch settlement; strong; rugged.
#1080
English-speaking countries
Brave; strong
#1100
American
Brave, strong bear
#1119
Chinese
Strong, healthy
#1228
France
Eagle; powerful and strong; Derived from a surname or place name
#1294
American
Strong or powerful
#1297
American
a modern invented name, possibly derived from the word 'khalai', which indicates a strong and courageous spirit.
#1300
Lithuania
a name derived from the word for 'whip', indicating a strong and dynamic character
#1323
American
Strong and muscular
#1335
American
Brave or strong
#1337
Estonia
A variant of the name Raili, meaning 'healthy' or 'strong'.
#1469
Swahili-speaking regions
One who is strong and powerful.
#1678
USA↑ Rising
Strong, healthy
#1708
Eastern European
one who is strong
#1734
English
Strong, noble
#1734
Hebrew-speaking countries
meaning 'to be strong' or 'a thorn'.
#1867
French-speaking regions
derived from a term meaning 'hard or strong'
#1906
Latin↑ Rising
strong, healthy
#1946
American
A modern feminine form of the name Brian, meaning 'noble' or 'strong'.
#2293
Swahili-speaking regions
To be strong, steadfast
#2762
American↑ Rising
a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound
#2774
English-speaking countries↑ Rising
strong; wisdom
#3426
United Kingdom
From a surname which was derived from the name of a city in northern England. The city was originally called by the Romans Luguvalium meaning "stronghold of LUGUS".
#4899
Turkish↑ Rising
bear; strong, brave
#5184
African↑ Rising
To be strong
#6010
Hebrew-speaking communities↑ Rising
oaks; strong trees
#6090
Sweden↑ Rising
Derived from the Old Norse name 'Malinn', which means 'little strong girl'.
#7206
American↑ Rising
One who is tall and strong
#9016
American
I have loved; strong
African
Strong; mighty.
Hawaii
sea; one who is strong like a leader
American
One who is associated with the deep or strong.
American
Powerful, strong leader

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