105+ Strong & Masculine Names For Your Little Man

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Choosing a strong and powerful baby boy name doesn’t have to be hard! This list of masculine boy names and their meanings is as unique and strong as your son.


Finding unique but strong boy names can be tough. If you imagine your son to grow up and be strong, powerful, and manly, you’ll want a name that reflects that!  

These masculine baby boy names are the perfect choice for your little man. Whether you are into popular baby boy names or uncommon strong boy names, this list of names has both. I also included the different meanings, so you can find a great name for your child.

From A to Z (and every letter in between), here’s my list of strong, masculine names with meaning and origins that aren’t overused.

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Strong and Masculine Boy Names and Their Meanings

  1. Abraham – A Hebrew name meaning “Father of a multitude”
  2. Adam – a strong Hebrew name meaning “of the earth”
  3. Aiden – an Irish name meaning “little fire”. This name does have an alternate spelling of both Aidan and Ayden.
  4. Alec – A variation of Alexander; of Greek origin meaning “defender of men”
  5. Alexander – a classic baby boy name of Greek origin. The meaning of this name is “defender of men.” Many strong and powerful men throughout history have had the first name Alexander
  6. Anton – of English origins meaning “praiseworthy”
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  7. Arlo – a strong unique name that has multiple meanings and origins. It may be of Spanish origin meaning “barberry tree” or of Latin origin meaning “strong, manly”.
  8. Asher – a Hebrew name meaning “happy and blessed”
  9. Ashton – an English name meaning “ash tree town”. Ashton is one of my favorite two-syllable names for boys.
  10. Aspen – of English origin meaning “from the aspen tree”. This is one of those unique, unisex names that is perfect for boys or girls!
  11. Atticus – Greek and Latin origins meaning “from Attica.”
  12. Augustus – a very powerful and strong boy name of Latin origin meaning “to increase”
  13. Axel – a Scandinavian name meaning “My Father is peace”
  14. Beau – a French name meaning “beautiful and handsome”
  15. Becketta trending boy name of English origin meaning “beehive”
  16. Benedict – a strong name of Latin origin meaning “blessed”
  17. Bennett – of Latin origin meaning “blessed”
  18. Blaze – Latin origins meaning “fire”
  19. Bradley – an English name meaning “broad wood”
  20. Braxton – an English name meaning “Brock’s Town”
  21. Brody – a Scottish name meaning “second son”
  22. Brooks – means “by the brook” and is of Old English origins
  23. Bruce – a strong English name meaning “thick brush”
  24. Bryce – this strong boy name is from Celtic origin and means “strength”
  25. Caleb – a masculine Hebrew boy’s name meaning “bold, brave”
  26. Carter – an English name that means “cart driver”. Carter is one of the most powerful boy names that also acts as a last name.
  27. Chase – of English origin meaning “dweller of the hunting ground”
  28. Colton – of English origin meaning “from the coal”
  29. Connor – an Irish name meaning “lover of wolves”
  30. Daniel – a Hebrew name meaning “God is my judge”. Daniel is one of the more popular names on this list.
  31. Dax – of French origin meaning “leader”
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  32. Desmond – an Irish name meaning “from South Munster”
  33. Easton – of English origin meaning “facing east”
  34. Eli – of Hebrew origin meaning “high, ascended”. This short name is one of my favorite names with only three letters.
  35. Elias – of Hebrew origin meaning “the Lord is my God”. This unique baby boy name can be shortened to Eli for a cool nick name.
  36. Elijah – of Hebrew origin meaning “my God is Yahweh”
  37. Emmett – of Hebrew origin meaning “universal”
  38. Ethan – a Hebrew name meaning “firm, strong”
  39. Everett – an English name meaning “wild boar”
  40. Felix– means “happy” and is of Latin origin. Felix is not a common name, but it is one of the more powerful baby boy names.
  41. Finley – of Scottish origin meaning “fair warrior”
  42. Finnegan – Gaelic, meaning “fair haired”
  43. Gabriel – Hebrew meaning “God is my strength”
  44. Garrett – an English name meaning “ruled by the spear”
  45. Garrison – an English name meaning “protection”
  46. Gavin – an English name meaning “God send”
  47. Grant – of Scottish origin meaning “tall or great”. This is one of the most masculine boy names because of its meaning.
  48. Gunner – a Scandinavian name meaning “bold warrior”
  49. Harrison – an English name meaning “son of Harry”. This name has grown in popularity over the recent years in the United States.
  50. Holton – an English name meaning “town or farmstead by the holt or wood”
  51. Hudson – an Old English name meaning “son of Hudd”
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  52. Hunter – an English occupational name meaning “one who hunts”
  53. Isaac – a strong, masculine Hebrew name that means “he laughs”
  54. Isaiah – of Hebrew origin meaning “God is salvation”
  55. Jace – of Hebrew origin meaning “the Lord is salvation”
  56. Jackson – of English origin meaning “son of Jack”
  57. Jacob – a Biblical name meaning “to follow behind”
  58. James – a strong name of Hebrew origin meaning “supplanter”
  59. Jax – English origin means “God is gracious”
  60. Joseph – of Hebrew origin meaning “he will add”. Joseph is one of those classic names that is perfect for your little boy.
  61. Josiah – of Hebrew origin meaning “God will save”
  62. Julian – of Latin origin meaning “youthful”
  63. Kent – a masculine name of English origin meaning “coastal land”
  64. Knox – of English origin and means “from the Small Hill”
  65. Lachlan – an Irish name meaning “from the land of lakes”
  66. Lawson – a strong name of English origin meaning “son of Lawrence”
  67. Leo – a Greek name meaning “lion”
  68. Levi – a strong boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “joined in harmony”
  69. Lincoln – a name of Old English origin meaning “lake colony”
  70. Lucas – of Latin origin meaning “light”
  71. Marcus – a masculine boy name of Latin origin meaning “hammer”
  72. Mason – a powerful unisex name of English origin meaning “one who works with stone”
  73. Micah – a Hebrew name meaning “who is like God?”
  74. Milo – an English name meaning “soldier”
    cool and trendy boy names
  75. Mitchell – a Hebrew name meaning “who is like God?”
  76. Nathan – a Hebrew name meaning “he gave”
  77. Oakley – of English origin meaning “oak wood”
  78. Oliver – English, meaning “the olive tree”
  79. Otis – of German origin meaning “wealthy”
  80. Phoenix – Greek origins and means “dark red.”
  81. Pierce – of unknown origin meaning “rock”
  82. Quentin – a French name meaning “the fifth”
  83. Quinn – an Irish name meaning “descendent of Conn”
  84. Reid – Scottish, meaning “red haired”
  85. Reiner – an Old Norse name meaning “deciding warrior”
  86. Rhett – English origins, meaning “counsel”
  87. Rogan – an Irish surname that means “red-haired”
  88. Ronan – of Irish origin meaning “seal”
  89. Rowan – rising in popularity, this name is Celtic and means “red haired”
  90. Samuel – a strong male Hebrew name meaning “name of God”. Samuel is a traditional name also makes a great middle name.
  91. Seth – Hebrew origins meaning “appointed”
  92. Silas – a Greek and Latin name meaning “forest”
  93. Sven – a powerful name of Old Norse meaning “young warrior”
  94. Theodore – a powerful Greek boy name meaning “God-given”
  95. Ty – an American name meaning “from the land of Eoghan”
  96. Tyler – an English occupational name meaning “one who lays bricks or tiles”
  97. Uriel – a Hebrew name meaning “god is my Light”
  98. Vance – an English name meaning “one who lives near the Marshland”
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  99. Vaughn – of Welsh origin meaning “little”
  100. Vince – of Latin origin meaning “conquering”
  101. Weston – of Old English origin meaning “western town”
  102. Wilder – a German name meaning “hunter”
  103. Wyatt – this manly boy name has English origins and literally means “brave and strong” 
  104. Xavier – a Latin name meaning “the new house”
  105. Yoel – a Hebrew name meaning “God prevails”
  106. Zachariah – a Hebrew name meaning “God remembers”
  107. Zachary– a Hebrew name meaning “God remembers”
  108. Zeke – of Hebrew origins meaning “God will strengthen”. Zeke is a given name popular among parents that like a more manly name.

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Masculine Boy Name Combinations

These are some strong and masculine first and middle name combinations for boys.

  • Weston Grant
  • Bennett Elijah
  • Desmond Brooks
  • Elias Joseph
  • Lachlan Xavier
  • Knox Jacob
  • Josiah Kent
  • Vince Wilder
  • Arlo Benedict
  • Tyler Vaughn
  • Augustus Beau
  • Reiner Jax
  • Dax Lucas
  • Theodore Reid
  • Silas Gabriel

Related: 120 Strong Baby Girl Names For Your Little Girl


Which of these strong baby boy names gave you the most manly vibes? You can’t go wrong with any of these masculine names, so have fun with it!

Good luck with your hunt for masculine boy names! I hope this list gave you the inspiration you need to find that perfect name for your son.


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