111 Strong Boy Names with Powerful Meanings

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

Used in Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, this strong-sounding name belonged to a hero in Persian legend. Its derivation is unclear, but the consensus seems to be that it relates to the hero’s great size and strength, possibly from Avestan raodha "to grow" and takhma "strong, brave, valiant".

Relatively unknown outside of its native region, Sendoa is an intriguing international name with a strong meaning.

The name of several minor Biblical characters seems streamlined and modern.

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

Uzziah was an Old Testament king of Judah, among other personages. The initial U is a bit funky for modern tastes; we don't see this one enjoying a revival ala Isaiah and Noah anytime soon.

The name of two Biblical figures, one a supporter of St. Paul and the other a Corinthian ruler. Virtually unknown in the U.S. but used in the form Sosthene in modern France.

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.

Last name occasionally used as a first, can be seen as a Lance Armstrong athlete-hero name.

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

Zuberi has separate origins as a Swahili given name meaning "strong," and an Arabic surname — primarily among Sunni Muslims in Pakistan — meaning "superior."

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

This strong (literally) African name comes from the Chewa language of southern Africa.

An attractive Finnish name with the potential to cross borders.

This obscure Zulu name was chosen by Stevie Wonder.

Place-name of a settlement in Galilee in Israel.

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.

Bheem, the name of the second of the five sons of Pandu in the Hindu epic the Mahabharata, was renowned as a strong warrior. Bheem is the name of one of the two heroes of the Bollywood film RRR.

Alternative spelling of Zorawar