Brave Baby Boy Names: 920+ Daring Picks for Your Little Hero

Hey there, name-loving friend!

If you’re reading this, you’re probably on a mission to find a name that feels bold, fearless, and full of heart. Maybe you picture your son growing into a confident explorer, a compassionate leader, or simply a kid who’s brave enough to be himself.

Bravery shows up in so many ways—charging into adventure, speaking the truth, protecting others, or staying gentle in a tough world. The names below celebrate all of that energy. From ancient warriors to nature-inspired gems, these choices are strong but never stiff. Ready to meet them? Let’s dive in!

Legendary & Heroic Names

Names that echo warriors, mythic heroes, and daring adventurers.

1. Alexander (Greek) – “Defender of men.” A timeless warrior name worn by Alexander the Great.
2. Ajax (Greek) – Brave hero of the Trojan War; sleek and punchy.
3. Leonidas (Greek) – “Lion strength,” famous Spartan king.
4. Hector (Greek) – Noble Trojan prince who fought with honor.
5. Roland (Germanic) – “Famous land,” a knightly hero of medieval legend.
6. Gideon (Hebrew) – “Mighty warrior,” biblical leader known for courage.
7. Evander (Greek) – “Good man of valor,” mythic Arcadian hero.
8. Archer (English) – Bold and precise, like a skilled bowman.
9. Finn (Irish) – “Fair” or “white,” but forever tied to the brave warrior Finn MacCool.
10. Beowulf (Old English) – Epic hero who slays monsters.
11. Griffin (Welsh/Latin) – Fierce mythical creature symbolizing courage.
12. Tristan (Celtic) – Dashing hero of medieval romance.
13. Thor (Norse) – God of thunder and Marvel superhero.
14. Achilles (Greek) – Legendary fighter of the Iliad, strong and fearless.
15. Perseus (Greek) – Slayer of Medusa, heroic and stylish.
16. Orion (Greek) – Hunter constellation; starry and strong.
17. Samson (Hebrew) – Biblical powerhouse of strength.
18. Theseus (Greek) – Monster-slaying king of Athens.
19. Valor (English word) – Literally means courage. Straight to the point!
20. Maximus (Latin) – “Greatest,” gladiator vibes and Hollywood charm.
21. Alcides – Early name of Hercules, raw Greek power.
22. Bellerophon – Greek hero who tamed Pegasus.
23. Cadmus – Slayer of dragons, founder of Thebes.
24. Constantine – “Steadfast,” Roman-Byzantine strength.
25. Damocles – Of the famous “Sword,” caution + courage.
26. Eryx – Sicilian boxing hero of myth.
27. Fergus – Irish “man of vigor.”
28. Galahad – Pure-hearted knight of the Round Table.
29. Hadrian – “Dark,” stoic Roman emperor.
30. Ingvar – Old Norse “warrior.”
31. Jason – “Healer,” but brave Argonaut leader.
32. Kairos – Greek for “decisive moment.”
33. Loki – Trickster god with fearless edge.
34. Menelaus – King who faced Troy for love.
35. Nestor – Wise Greek warrior.
36. Oberon – Shakespeare’s fairy king, subtle power.
37. Ptolemy – “Aggressive, warlike,” Egyptian dynasty chic.
38. Ragnar – Viking legend of daring raids.
39. Sigurd – Norse dragon slayer.
40. Tiberius – Imperial Roman boldness.
41. Ulysses – Latin name of clever Odysseus.
42. Varian – “Versatile,” dashing medieval vibe.
43. Wenceslas – Brave Czech king of carol fame.
44. Xerxes – Mighty Persian king.
45. Ymir – Primordial Norse giant, origin of worlds.

Nature-Inspired Courage

Strong names drawn from mountains, animals, and untamed wilds.

1. Wolf (Germanic) – Fierce and loyal.
2. Bear (English) – Big-hearted protector.
3. Hawk (English) – Sharp-eyed and daring.
4. Stone (English) – Solid and unshakable.
5. Canyon (English) – Deep and dramatic.
6. Everest (English) – Tallest mountain; a name that climbs.
7. Flint (English) – Spark of fire and toughness.
8. Ocean (Greek/English) – Vast and fearless.
9. Cedar (Nature) – Symbol of strength and resilience.
10. Falcon (English) – Swift and daring.
11. Ridge (English) – Rugged mountain edge.
12. Aspen (English) – Graceful but hardy tree.
13. Rainier (French) – Noble power, and a towering U.S. peak.
14. River (English) – Free-flowing and adventurous.
15. Summit (English) – Highest point—perfect for an ambitious soul.
16. Pine (English) – Evergreen strength.
17. Ash (English) – Cool, sleek, and tied to the ash tree.
18. Kai (Hawaiian) – “Sea,” calm yet powerful.
19. Denali (Native American) – “Great one,” Alaska’s tallest mountain.
20. Fox (English) – Clever and quick.
21. Alder – Strong riverbank tree.
22. Banyan – Immense shade-giving tree of Asia.
23. Birch – Pale, flexible but enduring.
24. Boulder – Rock-solid courage.
25. Bramble – Thorny survivor.
26. Cedarwood – Fragrant and steadfast.
27. Cliff – Edge-dweller, bold stance.
28. Cove – Hidden strength of the sea.
29. Cypress – Tall and eternal.
30. Drift – Cool, ocean-wanderer energy.
31. Ember – Glowing heart of fire.
32. Falconer – Keeper of hawks.
33. Frost – Crisp winter bravery.
34. Glacier – Slow but unstoppable.
35. Grove – Peaceful cluster of trees.
36. Harbor – Safe, steady haven.
37. Juniper – Evergreen endurance.
38. Lark – Brave songbird.
39. Mesa – Flat-topped mountain.
40. North – Explorer’s compass point.
41. Prairie – Wild open space.
42. Quill – Feather strength.
43. Reef – Ocean guardian.
44. Timber – Strong as seasoned wood.
45. Zephyrine – Gentle west wind twist for boys (Zeph).

Virtue & Power Names

Because sometimes the meaning is the bravery.

1. Justice (English) – Fair and fearless.
2. Noble (English) – Upright and honorable.
3. Victor (Latin) – “Winner, conqueror.”
4. Brave (English) – A straightforward dare-to-dream pick.
5. True (English) – For a steadfast heart.
6. Honor (English) – Integrity in name form.
7. Chance (English) – Daring risk-taker.
8. Merrick (Welsh) – “Fame, power.”
9. Everett (English) – “Brave as a wild boar,” but classy and soft.
10. Hardy (English) – Strong and bold.
11. Valorin (Modern) – Invented twist on “valor,” fresh and cool.
12. Rex (Latin) – “King.” Simple power.
13. Courage (English) – Unmistakable meaning.
14. Leon (Greek) – “Lion.” Short but mighty.
15. Oswald (Old English) – “Divine power.”
16. Garrett (Irish) – “Spear strength.”
17. Ethan (Hebrew) – “Firm, strong.” A steady favorite.
18. Andrew (Greek) – “Manly, brave.” Classic and friendly.
19. Everest (English) – Peak of bravery.
20. Magnus (Latin) – “Great.” Regal and fearless.
21. Able – Ready and capable.
22. Braveheart – Film-fueled valiance.
23. Chancellor – High-ranking authority.
24. Constant – Unwavering.
25. Creed – Belief and backbone.
26. Dare – Pure audacity.
27. Earnest – Sincere strength.
28. Ever – Eternal courage.
29. Fidel – “Faithful.”
30. Gallant – Knightly bravery.
31. Hardyson – Son of strength.
32. Justiceon – Inventive Justice spin.
33. Loyal – Devoted heart.
34. Merit – Worthy of praise.
35. Nobleman – Regal virtue.
36. Pace – Steady progress.
37. Queston – Quest-lover.
38. Reason – Calm strength.
39. Sincere – Honest bravery.
40. Solid – Dependable core.
41. Stead – Constant friend.
42. Trueheart – Old romantic valor.
43. Valorix – Modern “valor” remix.
44. Vigor – Vital force.
45. Worth – Inherent dignity.

Old-School Cool

Vintage names with gutsy charm.

1. Arthur (Celtic) – Legendary king and round-table hero.
2. Walter (Germanic) – “Army ruler,” grandpa-chic comeback.
3. Harvey (French) – “Battle worthy,” vintage spunk.
4. Chester (Latin) – “Fortress,” quirky but brave.
5. Edmund (English) – “Protector of prosperity.”
6. Frederick (Germanic) – “Peaceful ruler,” stately and strong.
7. Albert (Germanic) – “Noble, bright.” Einstein energy.
8. Raymond (Germanic) – “Wise protector.”
9. Vincent (Latin) – “Conquering.”
10. Clarence (Latin) – “Bright, clear.” Old-Hollywood polish.
11. Harold (Scandinavian) – “Army ruler,” Viking vibe.
12. Ralph (Old Norse) – “Wolf counsel,” surprisingly rugged.
13. Leonard (Germanic) – “Brave lion,” classic and warm.
14. Gilbert (Germanic) – “Bright pledge.”
15. Edgar (Old English) – “Wealthy spear.”
16. Franklin (English) – “Free man,” presidential strength.
17. Wallace (Old French) – Braveheart hero.
18. Percival (French) – Knight of the Round Table.
19. Howard (Germanic) – “Brave heart,” literally!
20. Arnold (Germanic) – “Eagle power,” and Schwarzenegger swagger.
21. Alistair – Regal Scottish flair.
22. Basil – Royal, fragrant bravery.
23. Bernard – “Brave bear.”
24. Cedrick – Vintage twist on Cedric.
25. Clarenceon – Old-Hollywood remix.
26. Cornelius – Distinguished and bold.
27. Cyril – “Lordly,” gentle power.
28. Desmond – “From South Munster,” dashing Irish.
29. Edmundson – Protector lineage.
30. Ernest – Stalwart honesty (Hemingway vibes).
31. Floyd – Grey warrior.
32. Gerald – Spear rule.
33. Haroldson – Viking-style heritage.
34. Irving – “Green water,” 1920s charm.
35. Jasper – Treasure-bearer gemstone.
36. Lawrence – Laurel-crowned victor.
37. Lionel – Little lion.
38. Milton – “Mill town,” literary grit.
39. Morton – Settlement strength.
40. Neville – “New town,” knightly feel.
41. Orville – “Golden city,” aviation nod.
42. Rupert – Bright fame.
43. Seymour – Stalwart seafarer.
44. Sylvester – Forest strength.
45. Wilfred – “Desired peace,” steady and gallant.

Global Finds

Courage knows no borders—here are bold names from around the world.

1. Kenzo (Japanese) – “Strong and healthy.”
2. Isandro (Spanish/Greek) – “Liberator of men.”
3. Taye (Yoruba) – “He has been seen,” joyful and resilient.
4. Mateo (Spanish) – “Gift of God,” gentle but steadfast.
5. Darius (Persian) – “Maintainer of good,” regal and brave.
6. Omar (Arabic) – “Flourishing, long-lived.”
7. Ravi (Sanskrit) – “Sun,” radiant strength.
8. Imani (Swahili) – “Faith,” a quiet bravery.
9. Hugo (Germanic) – “Mind, intellect,” strong and stylish.
10. Bjorn (Norse) – “Bear,” pure Viking courage.
11. Koa (Hawaiian) – “Warrior,” sleek and tropical.
12. Emir (Arabic) – “Commander, prince.”
13. Takumi (Japanese) – “Master, artisan,” quietly heroic.
14. Lucian (Latin) – “Light,” a brave bringer of brightness.
15. Eero (Finnish) – “Eternal ruler,” modern and cool.
16. Diego (Spanish) – Adventurous and artistic.
17. Ansel (German) – “Protected by God.”
18. Raiden (Japanese) – “Thunder and lightning,” electric energy.
19. Zubair (Arabic) – “Strong, powerful.”
20. Ciro (Italian) – “Sun,” warm strength.
21. Aarav – Indian “peaceful,” strong calm.
22. Bashir – Arabic “bringer of good news.”
23. Cillian – Irish “war strife.”
24. Daichi – Japanese “great land.”
25. Eamon – Irish “rich protector.”
26. Farhan – Arabic “happy, courageous.”
27. Giorgio – Italian George variant.
28. Hamza – Arabic “steadfast lion.”
29. Idris – Welsh/Arabic, prophetic bravery.
30. Joaquim – Portuguese “raised by God.”
31. Kareem – Arabic “generous.”
32. Leandro – Spanish “lion-man.”
33. Malik – Arabic “king.”
34. Nikhil – Sanskrit “whole universe.”
35. Olivier – French olive tree strength.
36. Paulo – Portuguese Paul variant.
37. Quentin – French “fifth,” suave.
38. Ryo – Japanese “refreshing, good.”
39. Santiago – Spanish “St. James,” pilgrim courage.
40. Tariq – Arabic “morning star.”
41. Usman – Arabic “baby bustard,” symbol of resilience.
42. Vasil – Bulgarian “kingly.”
43. Wayra – Quechua “wind.”
44. Yasir – Arabic “wealthy, easygoing.”
45. Zoran – Slavic “dawn.”

A–Z Brave Picks

Here’s an alphabet buffet of even more daring names to keep the ideas flowing. (Buckle up—this is the mega-list to get us past 920+!)

A

1. Abel – “Breath,” quiet but steadfast.
2. Abram – “Exalted father,” sturdy biblical classic.
3. Ace – Winner’s edge, sporty and cool.
4. Adler – “Eagle,” sharp-eyed strength.
5. Alaric – “Ruler of all,” Gothic warrior king.
6. Alden – “Old friend,” gentle strength.
7. Anders – Scandinavian “brave man.”
8. Apollo – Sun god of light and music.
9. Archer – Bold bowman skill.
10. Arden – “Great forest,” earthy and strong.
11. Atlas – Titan who held up the sky.
12. Atticus – Literary hero (To Kill a Mockingbird).
13. August – “Majestic,” dignified courage.
14. Aurelio – Golden brilliance.
15. Axel – “Father of peace,” rocker chic.
16. Aziel – “God is my strength.”
17. Axton – “Sword stone,” edgy modern.
18. Alistair – Noble Scottish strength.
19. Ansel – “Divine protection.”
20. Arrow – Straight shooter.
21. Arvid – “Eagle tree,” Nordic power.
22. Aurelian – Golden warrior glow.
23. Auden – Poetic but strong.
24. Avram – Hebrew “high father.”
25. Azarias – “Helped by God.”

B

1. Baldwin – “Brave friend.”
2. Barrett – “Bear strength.”
3. Basil – Royal, timeless courage.
4. Bastien – French Sebastian cool.
5. Baylor – Modern maverick.
6. Beckett – “Bee cottage,” literary grit.
7. Benedict – “Blessed,” serene strength.
8. Bennett – Another blessed charmer.
9. Benson – “Son of Ben,” solid and warm.
10. Blaise – Fiery saint name.
11. Boden – “Hill shelter,” rugged.
12. Boone – “Good,” frontier courage.
13. Boris – Slavic “fighter, wolf.”
14. Bowen – “Son of Owen,” Welsh strength.
15. Brant – “Sword.”
16. Braxton – “Brock’s town,” modern edge.
17. Brennan – “Descendant of Braonán,” Irish spark.
18. Brent – “Steep hill,” grounded.
19. Briar – Thorny protector.
20. Briggs – “Bridge dweller,” steady.
21. Brock – “Badger,” tough survivor.
22. Broderick – “Brother,” knightly.
23. Bronx – Big-city grit.
24. Bruce – Heroic Batman nod.
25. Bryson – “Son of Brice,” strong & trendy.

C

1. Cade – Cowboy cool.
2. Cael – Irish warrior.
3. Caius – Ancient Roman chic.
4. Callahan – “Little bright-headed one,” Irish charm.
5. Callum – “Dove,” peaceful bravery.
6. Camden – Urban explorer.
7. Cannon – Boom of strength.
8. Carson – “Son of Carr,” bold.
9. Cassian – Latin sleekness.
10. Cassius – Muhammad Ali’s birth name.
11. Cedric – Noble and kind.
12. Cillian – Irish “war strife.”
13. Clifton – “Cliff town,” steady.
14. Colby – “Dark village,” rugged.
15. Cole – Charcoal cool.
16. Colson – “Swarthy,” modern.
17. Conrad – “Brave counsel.”
18. Corbin – “Raven,” mysterious strength.
19. Crew – Loyal squad energy.
20. Crispin – “Curly-haired,” saintly courage.
21. Crosby – “Cross farm,” musical vibes.
22. Cullen – “Holly,” Twilight hero nod.
23. Cyrus – “Sun,” ancient Persian king.
24. Creed – Belief and backbone.
25. Cruz – “Cross,” spiritual strength.

D

1. Dacre – “Trickling stream,” unique & strong.
2. Damian – “To tame,” saintly.
3. Dane – Viking spirit.
4. Dash – Quick and fearless.
5. Dashiell – Literary hero name.
6. Davian – Modern David twist.
7. Declan – “Full of goodness,” quiet strength.
8. Deacon – “Servant,” steadfast.
9. Demetrius – “Follower of Demeter,” classical.
10. Denver – Rocky-mountain courage.
11. Desmond – Dashing Irish.
12. Dexter – Clever and upbeat.
13. Diego – Spirited artist-warrior.
14. Dimitri – Russian elegance.
15. Dominic – “Of the Lord,” dignified.
16. Donovan – “Dark warrior.”
17. Douglas – “Dark river,” Scottish grit.
18. Drake – “Dragon,” fierce.
19. Duke – Noble and cool.
20. Dustin – “Valiant fighter.”
21. Dylan – “Son of the sea.”
22. Dyson – “Son of Dennis,” inventive vibe.
23. Daxton – Modern spin with edge.
24. Durand – “Enduring.”
25. Dorian – Literary hero (Picture of Dorian Gray).

E

1. Easton – “East town,” frontier strength.
2. Eben – “Stone of help.”
3. Edison – “Son of Edward,” inventor courage.
4. Edmund – “Protector of wealth.”
5. Eduardo – Spanish Edward charm.
6. Egan – Irish “little fiery one.”
7. Elias – Gentle but brave prophet.
8. Eliezer – “God is my help.”
9. Elliot – Kind warrior.
10. Ellis – “Benevolent,” unisex cool.
11. Elric – “Wise ruler.”
12. Emerson – Poetic power.
13. Emrys – Welsh Merlin name.
14. Enrico – “Home ruler,” Italian verve.
15. Enzo – Slick and strong.
16. Ephraim – “Fruitful,” quiet resilience.
17. Eric – “Eternal ruler.”
18. Esai – “God is salvation,” stylish.
19. Ethan – Steadfast favorite.
20. Everett – Wild-boar brave.
21. Evren – Turkish “universe.”
22. Ezekiel – “God strengthens.”
23. Ezra – Helper, literary charm.
24. Ewan – Scottish cool.
25. Excalibur – Legendary sword of kings.

F

1. Fabian – Classic and friendly.
2. Falcon – Sky hunter.
3. Faris – Arabic “knight.”
4. Felix – Happy warrior.
5. Ferguson – “Man of strength.”
6. Ferris – “Iron,” carnival sparkle.
7. Finley – Fair-haired hero.
8. Finnian – Irish legend.
9. Fisher – Adventurous angler.
10. Fletcher – Arrow maker.
11. Flint – Spark of fire.
12. Floyd – Grey warrior vintage.
13. Ford – River crossing grit.
14. Forrest – Woodsman courage.
15. Foster – Guardian vibe.
16. Fox – Clever survivor.
17. Franco – Continental boldness.
18. Franklin – “Free man,” presidential.
19. Fraser – Scottish strength.
20. Freedom – Straight to the point.
21. Fritz – Germanic cool.
22. Fulton – “Bird field,” inventive.
23. Fury – Untamed energy.
24. Fyodor – Russian “gift of God.”
25. Flynn – Dashing Irish rogue.

G

1. Gabriel – “God is my strength.”
2. Gael – Joyful Celtic charm.
3. Gage – Pledge of honor.
4. Galileo – Starry-eyed bravery.
5. Gareth – Arthurian knight.
6. Garret – Spear strength.
7. Garrison – Stronghold.
8. Gavin – “White hawk.”
9. Gideon – Mighty warrior.
10. Gil – Joyful Spanish shortie.
11. Gilbert – Bright pledge.
12. Giorgio – Italian George.
13. Giovanni – Heroic John variant.
14. Godric – “God’s power,” medieval magic (HP nod).
15. Grant – Grand strength.
16. Grayson – “Son of the steward,” modern.
17. Griffin – Mythic beast of courage.
18. Grover – Hardy woodsman.
19. Gunnar – Bold warrior.
20. Gustavo – Old-world might.
21. Guy – Knightly classic.
22. Gable – Hollywood charm.
23. Galen – “Calm healer,” brave gentleness.
24. Gregor – “Watchful.”
25. Gus – Friendly and sturdy.

H

1. Hadrian – Roman emperor strength.
2. Hale – “Hero,” crisp and solid.
3. Hamish – Scottish James twist.
4. Hank – Rugged short form of Henry.
5. Harley – “Hare’s meadow,” biker cool.
6. Harmon – “Soldier, warrior.”
7. Harold – “Army ruler.”
8. Harris – Strong and steady.
9. Hart – “Stag,” noble wild.
10. Havelock – Norse “sea warrior.”
11. Hayes – Surname chic.
12. Hector – Trojan hero.
13. Helios – Sun god blaze.
14. Henrik – Nordic Henry.
15. Hercules – Mythic powerhouse.
16. Holden – Literary (Catcher in the Rye).
17. Hollis – “Near the holly trees.”
18. Horace – Roman poet warrior.
19. Houston – Frontier legend.
20. Howard – “Brave heart.”
21. Hudson – River and explorer nod.
22. Hugh – “Mind, spirit.”
23. Hunter – Bold and rugged.
24. Huxley – Edgy surname style.
25. Hywel – Welsh “eminent.”

I

1. Ian – Scottish John form.
2. Icarus – Myth of daring flight.
3. Ignacio – “Fiery,” Spanish spark.
4. Idris – Arabic “interpreter,” also Elba-cool.
5. Ike – Strong, down-to-earth.
6. Imre – Hungarian kingly.
7. Indigo – Colorful bravery.
8. Inigo – Spanish knight (Princess Bride nod).
9. Ioan – Welsh John.
10. Iolo – Rare Welsh bard name.
11. Ira – “Watchful.”
12. Irving – Vintage revival.
13. Irwin – “Boar friend,” rugged.
14. Ishmael – Biblical wanderer.
15. Isidore – “Gift of Isis,” vintage cool.
16. Iskander – Eastern Alexander.
17. Israel – “God contends.”
18. Ivan – Slavic powerhouse.
19. Ivar – Norse “archer.”
20. Ivo – Short and sharp.
21. Izaiah – Biblical twist.
22. Izar – “Star,” Basque boldness.
23. Izzy – Quirky warrior short form.
24. Innes – Scottish rarity.
25. Iverson – Surname grit.

J

1. Jace – Modern fighter feel.
2. Jadon – Biblical strength.
3. Jael – “Mountain goat,” surprising grit.
4. Jago – Cornish James.
5. Jairo – “He shines.”
6. Jalen – Smooth and modern.
7. Jamison – “Son of James.”
8. Jared – “Descent,” biblical steady.
9. Jarvis – Knightly cool.
10. Jase – Sleek and modern.
11. Jasper – “Treasurer,” gemstone bravery.
12. Javier – “Castle,” Spanish flair.
13. Jaxon – Bold modern twist.
14. Jay – Birdlike sharpness.
15. Jedidiah – “Beloved of God.”
16. Jericho – Biblical fortress.
17. Jerome – Strong and scholarly.
18. Jesse – “Gift,” vintage western charm.
19. Jethro – “Overflow,” rustic power.
20. Joaquin – Artsy Spanish style.
21. Jonas – Biblical voyager.
22. Jordan – River of strength.
23. Josiah – “Fire of the Lord.”
24. Jude – Strong and simple.
25. Justice – Noble virtue.

K

1. Kai – Ocean strength.
2. Kael – Fierce and sharp.
3. Kaleb – Loyal heart.
4. Kamari – Modern shine.
5. Kane – Biblical power.
6. Kannon – Strong and edgy.
7. Karim – “Generous,” Arabic grace.
8. Karter – Rugged worker vibe.
9. Kassian – Sleek warrior.
10. Keanu – Hawaiian breeze (matrix cool).
11. Keaton – “Hawk place.”
12. Keir – Dark and mysterious.
13. Keiran – Irish light.
14. Kendrick – Royal power.
15. Kenzo – Japanese “strong and healthy.”
16. Kieran – “Little dark one.”
17. Killian – Fiery Irish.
18. King – Regal power.
19. Kingsley – Noble surname.
20. Kingston – Royal settlement.
21. Kit – Adventurous short form.
22. Klaus – German classic.
23. Knox – “Round hill,” tough.
24. Koda – “Friend,” Native-inspired.
25. Kyran – Bold Irish spark.

L

1. Lachlan – Scottish “from the fjords.”
2. Lake – Calm but deep.
3. Lamar – Vintage revival.
4. Landon – Rugged feel.
5. Langston – Poetic strength.
6. Lars – Scandinavian cool.
7. Laurent – French elegance.
8. Lawson – “Son of Lawrence.”
9. Leander – “Lion man,” Greek myth.
10. Lennox – Strong surname.
11. Leo – Fierce lion.
12. Leonidas – Spartan warrior.
13. Leopold – “Brave people.”
14. Levi – Biblical “joined.”
15. Liam – Strong favorite.
16. Lionel – “Little lion.”
17. Lisandro – Spanish boldness.
18. Lochlan – Celtic twist.
19. Lorcan – “Little fierce one.”
20. Lorenzo – Romantic hero.
21. Louis – Classic royal.
22. Lucian – “Light-bringer.”
23. Luciano – Italian glow.
24. Luther – Reformer courage.
25. Lysander – Athenian general, Shakespearean.

M

1. Maddox – “Son of Madoc,” edgy.
2. Magnus – “Great,” Norse power.
3. Malachi – “Messenger.”
4. Malik – “King.”
5. Marius – Roman warrior.
6. Marko – Slavic classic.
7. Marlon – Hollywood cool.
8. Marshall – Strong title.
9. Mateo – Stylish Matthew.
10. Matthias – Biblical strength.
11. Maverick – Free-spirited bold.
12. Maxim – “Greatest.”
13. Maximus – Gladiator might.
14. Memphis – Ancient city power.
15. Merlin – Wizardly mystique.
16. Micah – Prophet strength.
17. Milan – Stylish Euro.
18. Miles – Gentle knight.
19. Milo – “Soldier.”
20. Montgomery – Noble surname.
21. Mordecai – “Warrior.”
22. Morgan – “Sea-born.”
23. Murphy – Rugged Irish.
24. Myles – Vintage knight.
25. Myron – Rare and noble.

N

1. Nash – Sleek and modern.
2. Nathaniel – Timeless courage.
3. Navid – Persian “good news.”
4. Neal – Irish strength.
5. Neo – “New,” Matrix bold.
6. Nero – Fiery Roman emperor.
7. Neville – Medieval knightly.
8. Niall – Legendary Irish king.
9. Nicandro – Strong Greek.
10. Nicodemus – Biblical grit.
11. Nigel – Dark warrior vibe.
12. Nikolai – Russian Nicholas.
13. Nixon – Edgy surname.
14. Noah – Biblical voyager.
15. Nolan – Irish noble.
16. Norbert – Northern brightness.
17. Norman – Northman, Viking strength.
18. North – Compass bravery.
19. Novak – Slavic rarity.
20. Nox – “Night,” sleek and daring.
21. Nye – Bright star vibe.
22. Nyles – Smooth and stylish.
23. Niven – “Sacred,” Scottish rarity.
24. Navarro – Spanish ruggedness.
25. Nuri – Arabic “light.”

O

1. Oakley – Strong and natural.
2. Odin – Norse all-father god.
3. Oisin – Irish myth hero.
4. Omar – Flourishing spirit.
5. Onyx – Bold gemstone.
6. Orion – Constellation warrior.
7. Orlando – Knightly romance.
8. Orson – “Bear cub.”
9. Oscar – Spear of the gods.
10. Osiris – Egyptian god of rebirth.
11. Osmond – Divine protection.
12. Otto – “Wealthy,” Germanic charm.
13. Oz – Wizardly cool.
14. Ozias – Strength of the Lord.
15. Omarion – Stylish twist.
16. Oba – Yoruba king.
17. Obed – Biblical loyalist.
18. Octavian – Roman emperor might.
19. Ogden – Oak valley strength.
20. Olin – Scandinavian rarity.
21. Olivier – Noble olive tree.
22. Ollivander – Magical HP nod.
23. Omaru – Japanese “flourishing.”
24. Orpheus – Mythic musician hero.
25. Oswin – “God’s friend.”

P

1. Pace – Fast and modern.
2. Pablo – Spanish Paul.
3. Paxton – “Peace town.”
4. Perseus – Greek hero.
5. Pascal – Strong springtime name.
6. Patton – General grit.
7. Pavel – Slavic Paul.
8. Pearson – Rugged surname.
9. Pedro – Spanish Peter.
10. Penn – Literary cool.
11. Percival – Arthurian knight.
12. Perry – “Pear tree,” vintage.
13. Phineas – Quirky-cool strength.
14. Phoenix – Rebirth firebird.
15. Pierce – Sharp-edged.
16. Pike – Fierce fish or spear.
17. Porter – Sturdy worker.
18. Preston – “Priest’s town.”
19. Princeton – Noble university chic.
20. Prosper – Bold optimism.
21. Ptolemy – Ancient Greek scholar.
22. Pyrrhus – Fiery general.
23. Piers – Noble medieval.
24. Price – Welsh nobility.
25. Presley – Rock & roll legend.

Q

1. Quade – “Fourth,” rare and bold.
2. Quaid – Irish grit.
3. Quail – Nature-soft bravery.
4. Quamir – Modern sparkle.
5. Quarto – Literary rarity.
6. Quasar – Cosmic blaze.
7. Quay – Strong harbor vibe.
8. Quenby – “Queen’s settlement.”
9. Quentin – Roman “fifth-born.”
10. Quenton – Edgy variant.
11. Quill – Writer’s strength.
12. Quinlan – “Strong,” Irish.
13. Quinn – “Chief,” sleek.
14. Quincy – Noble surname.
15. Quirin – Ancient Roman.
16. Quixote – Dreamer-warrior.
17. Quon – Chinese rare gem.
18. Qusay – Arabic rarity.
19. Qasim – “Distributor,” Arabic might.
20. Quest – Adventure spirit.
21. Quinto – “Fifth-born.”
22. Quirinus – Roman warrior god.
23. Quddus – Arabic “holy.”
24. Quarto – Old-world vibe.
25. Quenel – French sleekness.

R

1. Rafael – “God heals.”
2. Raiden – Japanese thunder god.
3. Ragnar – Viking hero.
4. Rai – “Thunder,” Japanese.
5. Rajan – “King,” Sanskrit.
6. Ramsey – Strong surname.
7. Randall – “Shield wolf.”
8. Raphael – Angelic strength.
9. Rasheed – “Rightly guided.”
10. Raul – Spanish Ralph.
11. Raymond – “Wise protector.”
12. Reed – Nature-strong.
13. Remus – Roman twin founder.
14. Renzo – Sleek Italian.
15. Reuben – “Behold, a son.”
16. Rex – “King.”
17. Rey – “King,” modern chic.
18. Rhys – “Fiery,” Welsh.
19. Rian – Irish twist.
20. Rocco – Rock-solid.
21. Roman – Empire boldness.
22. Ronan – “Little seal,” Irish charm.
23. Rory – Red king.
24. Rowan – Tree strength.
25. Royce – Regal vintage.

S

1. Sabin – “Sabine tribe.”
2. Sage – Wise warrior.
3. Samson – Biblical powerhouse.
4. Santiago – Spanish saint.
5. Saul – Biblical first king.
6. Sawyer – Woodcutter bold.
7. Sayer – Singer or speaker.
8. Soren – Danish “stern.”
9. Silas – Forest strength.
10. Simeon – Biblical heritage.
11. Sinclair – Noble surname.
12. Sirius – Starry dog star.
13. Skyler – Sky-strong.
14. Slade – Rugged edge.
15. Solomon – Wise king.
16. Sorin – Romanian “sun.”
17. Spencer – Steward strength.
18. Steele – Iron-strong.
19. Sterling – Pure and strong.
20. Stetson – Cowboy grit.
21. Stellan – Calm Swedish vibe.
22. Storm – Fierce natural force.
23. Sullivan – Irish fire.
24. Sylvester – “Forest dweller.”
25. Syed – Noble Arabic honor.

T

1. Tadhg – Irish poet-warrior.
2. Taj – “Crown,” regal.
3. Talon – Fierce claw.
4. Tanner – Rugged worker.
5. Tarik – “Morning star.”
6. Tate – Cheerful strength.
7. Tavish – Scottish charm.
8. Thaddeus – Heart and courage.
9. Thatcher – Strong trade.
10. Theo – Short, brave classic.
11. Theron – “Hunter.”
12. Thor – Norse thunder god.
13. Thorin – Dwarven warrior (Tolkien).
14. Thorne – Protective bramble.
15. Titus – Roman general.
16. Tobias – “God is good.”
17. Torin – Irish chief.
18. Travis – “Crossing,” rugged.
19. Trent – River strength.
20. Trevor – Large village grit.
21. Tristan – Arthurian knight.
22. Troy – Ancient city warrior.
23. Truett – “Loyal.”
24. Tucker – Dependable surname.
25. Tyrell – Strong surname vibe.

U

1. Ugo – Italian “mind, spirit.”
2. Ulises – Spanish Ulysses.
3. Ulric – “Wolf ruler.”
4. Umar – Islamic leader.
5. Umberto – Italian vintage.
6. Upton – “Upper town.”
7. Uri – “My light.”
8. Uriel – Archangel fire.
9. Uriah – “God is my light.”
10. Urs – “Bear,” Swiss strong.
11. Usher – Strong surname.
12. Utah – Place name grit.
13. Ulysses – Mythic voyager.
14. Uzair – Islamic prophet.
15. Uziel – “God is my strength.”
16. Ulrich – German noble.
17. Urban – “Of the city.”
18. Usman – Companion strength.
19. Uzziah – Biblical rarity.
20. Umid – Persian “hope.”
21. Umit – Turkish “hope.”
22. Ulman – Noble strength.
23. Umarion – Stylish twist.
24. Urso – “Bear.”
25. Uday – “Rising, dawn.”

V

1. Valentin – “Strong, healthy.”
2. Valor – Straight bravery.
3. Vance – “Marshland,” rugged.
4. Vasco – Explorer boldness.
5. Vaughn – “Small,” but mighty.
6. Ved – Sacred knowledge.
7. Vega – Bright star.
8. Vesper – Evening star.
9. Victor – “Conqueror.”
10. Vidal – “Life.”
11. Viggo – Nordic warrior.
12. Vincent – “To conquer.”
13. Virgil – Ancient poet guide.
14. Vitalis – “Full of life.”
15. Vlad – Fierce Slavic bite.
16. Vukan – Slavic fire.
17. Vinh – Vietnamese “glory.”
18. Vireo – Songbird strength.
19. Viren – “Hero, strong.”
20. Vito – “Life.”
21. Volker – People’s guardian.
22. Von – Noble particle.
23. Vraj – Sacred place, Indian.
24. Vyas – Sage strength.
25. Vivaldi – Musical boldness.

W

1. Wade – River crosser.
2. Wallace – Brave Scotsman.
3. Walter – Army ruler.
4. Warren – Protector.
5. Wayne – Wagon maker, rugged.
6. Wells – Fresh water strength.
7. Wesley – “Western meadow.”
8. West – Frontier spirit.
9. Weston – “Western town.”
10. Whitaker – White field grit.
11. Whitman – Poet’s boldness.
12. Wilder – Free-spirited.
13. Wilfred – “Peace desire.”
14. Willard – Resolute strength.
15. Willis – Sturdy surname.
16. Wilson – “Son of Will.”
17. Winston – Noble leadership.
18. Wolf – Fierce hunter.
19. Wolfe – Rugged variant.
20. Woodrow – Presidential vintage.
21. Wren – Brave little bird.
22. Wyatt – Medieval grit.
23. Wylie – Charming rascal.

24. Wyn – Welsh for “fair, blessed,” with a cool airy vibe.

X

1. Xabi – Basque short form of Xavier.
2. Xaden – Futuristic and edgy.
3. Xander – Short for Alexander, meaning “defender of men.”
4. Xavian – “Bright,” sleek and modern.
5. Xayden – Trendy, sci-fi sparkle.
6. Xeno – Greek for “stranger,” mysterious and strong.
7. Xerxes – Mighty Persian king.
8. Xian – Chinese “tranquil,” serene strength.
9. Ximeno – Spanish medieval hero name.
10. Xion – Cool anime vibe.
11. Xiomar – “Famous in battle.”
12. Xolani – Zulu “peace,” calm courage.
13. Xylon – “From the forest,” nature bold.
14. Xavion – Unique Xavier cousin.
15. Xalvador – Salvador twist, “savior.”
16. Xanthos – Greek “golden,” radiant.
17. Xavi – Short, sporty, like soccer star Xavi Hernández.
18. Xayvion – Musical modern vibe.
19. Xylonis – Mythic-sounding strength.
20. Xurxo – Galician George form, “farmer-warrior.”
21. Ximo – Spanish nickname spark.
22. Xaverius – Formal and knightly.
23. Xiang – Chinese “soaring.”
24. Xim – Simple, sleek, and rare.
25. Xavric – Invented but fearless.

Y

1. Yael – Hebrew “mountain goat,” strong climber.
2. Yahir – Spanish “handsome,” gentle boldness.
3. Yakov – Slavic Jacob twist.
4. Yale – “Fertile upland,” smart and brave.
5. Yanis – International John variation.
6. Yannis – Greek style.
7. Yarden – “To flow down,” river power.
8. Yardley – Surname charm.
9. Yaron – “To sing,” joyful courage.
10. Yash – Sanskrit “fame, glory.”
11. Yasir – Arabic “wealthy, prosperous.”
12. Yestin – Welsh “just.”
13. Yehuda – Hebrew “praise,” noble.
14. Ymir – Norse mythic giant.
15. Yoel – Hebrew Joel form.
16. Yonatan – Hebrew Jonathan twist.
17. Yorick – Shakespearean flair.
18. Yosef – Strong Joseph form.
19. Yusuf – Revered prophet name.
20. Yuto – Japanese “gentle, person of courage.”
21. Yvain – Arthurian knight.
22. Yvon – French evergreen.
23. Yvo – Short and rare, means “yew wood.”
24. Yves – French chic bravery.
25. Yardenne – Flowing river power.

Z

1. Zabad – Hebrew “gift,” unexpected treasure.
2. Zade – Modern cool.
3. Zafar – Arabic “victory.”
4. Zahi – Arabic “bright, shining.”
5. Zakai – “Pure,” Hebrew glow.
6. Zakir – “Mindful,” soulful strength.
7. Zale – “Sea strength,” ocean warrior.
8. Zander – Another fearless Alexander cousin.
9. Zane – “Gift of God,” sleek western vibe.
10. Zayden – Bold modern hit.
11. Zeal – Passionate courage.
12. Zebedee – Quirky biblical gem.
13. Zebulon – Pioneer spirit.
14. Zechariah – “God remembers,” strong and steady.
15. Zephyr – Breezy free spirit.
16. Zeus – King of gods.
17. Zidan – “Growth, abundance.”
18. Zimri – “My music,” spirited.
19. Zion – “Highest point,” powerful and pure.
20. Ziv – Hebrew “radiance.”
21. Ziven – Slavic “vigorous, lively.”
22. Zoltan – Hungarian “life.”
23. Zorion – Basque “happiness.”
24. Zubair – Arabic “brave, strong.”
25. Zyren – Futuristic and fierce.

Modern Maverick Names

Fresh, inventive choices that radiate individuality.

1. Jett – Fast and fearless.
2. Knox – “Round hill,” but pure action-movie cool.
3. Maverick – “Independent,” Top Gun vibes.
4. Neo – “New,” and The Matrix hero.
5. Onyx – Dark gemstone strength.
6. Phoenix – Reborn from ashes, ultimate resilience.
7. Quest – Adventure in a single word.
8. Rogue – For a lovable rule-breaker.
9. Storm – Electric energy.
10. Titan – Colossal power.
11. Urban – City-wise strength.
12. Vega – Bright star name.
13. Wild – Untamed spirit.
14. Xander – Short form of Alexander, edgy cool.
15. Yarrow – Healing wildflower, brave softness.
16. Zane – “God is gracious,” sleek Western hero.
17. Zephyr – Gentle west wind, brave in subtlety.
18. Zen – Calm courage.
19. Zero – Cool anime-style antihero.
20. Zion – “Highest point,” spiritual strength.
21. Arrow – Straight and swift.
22. Blaze – Fiery go-getter.
23. Crew – Loyal squad energy.
24. Ridgeway – Mountain path spirit.
25. Saxon – Strong Anglo-Saxon roots.
26. Vale – Quiet valley bravery.
27. Wilder – Adventure magnet.
28. Xenon – Futuristic glow.
29. York – Historic grit.
30. Zeppelin – Sky-high boldness.
31. Aero – Sky-high energy.
32. Axiel – Edgy, futuristic.
33. Banner – Marvel hero nod.
34. Breaker – Wave-crashing courage.
35. Canyonry – New-frontier feel.
36. Cipher – Mysterious cool.
37. Creedon – Bold belief.
38. Dashiel – Lively spin on Dash.
39. Edge – Living on it.
40. Everestin – Tall ambitions.
41. Fenix – Alt-spelling of Phoenix.
42. Halo – Radiant bravery.
43. Indy – Adventurous free spirit.
44. Jaxx – Double-X swagger.
45. Kairo – Modern Kairos cousin.
46. Legend – Owns his story.
47. Marvel – Superhero sparkle.
48. NobleX – Virtue with a tech edge.
49. Onyxen – Dark gemstone twist.
50. Paxson – Peace + strength.
51. Questin – Bound for adventure.
52. Rogueon – Daring rebel vibe.
53. Steele – Unbreakable.
54. Truett – Modern “true” energy.
55. Wilderix – Wild at heart, futuristic spin.

Wrapping Up with Heart

Choosing a name is such an act of love and courage in itself. Whether you go for a legendary warrior like Leonidas, a nature hero like River, or a sleek modern maverick like Zephyr, what matters most is the meaning you bring to it.

Your little guy will write his own brave story—one bedtime giggle, scraped knee, and bold dream at a time. So trust your gut, have fun with the process, and remember: the bravest name is the one that feels like home when you say it out loud.

Here’s to your fearless, fabulous baby boy and the name that will carry his adventures!