Strong boy names and their meanings

Are you looking for boy names for your baby? Don't waste any more time and check out the following 20 suggestions with their respective meanings!

Literally, Alexander means "protector of man" and "defender of humanity." The Greek name "Aléxandros" is composed of the combination of the verb "aléxo" (to defend or protect) and the word "andrós" (man).

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Leonardo means "courageous lion" and originates from the Latin "Leonardus" which, in turn, came from the old German "lewo."

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Matthew is one of the most used biblical names in the world. Its meaning is "gift of God." The name is associated with the divine and with the figure of Saint Matthew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ.

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Gael is a name that is becoming more and more popular. Its origin is Irish and its meaning, "beautiful and generous," is the result of the combination of the words "gwenn," which means "white," "beautiful," or "blessed," and "hael," which means "generous."

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The origin of the name Edward is English. "Edward" comes from the Old English "Ēadweard" which is composed of "ead" (prosperous or treasure) and "weard" (guardian). Therefore, its meaning is 'prosperous guardian' or 'protector of the treasure.'

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André is a name that never goes out of style and means "manly" or "virile." It comes from the Greek "Andreas" which, in turn, has its origin in the word "Andros" which means man.

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Bem is a variation of "Ben," a name of Hebrew origin that means son. The concept can also be associated with “good,” “all that is good,” “virtue,” or “loved person.”

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Peter comes from the Greek, "Petros," based on the word "petra" which literally means 'stone' or 'rock.' It is one of the most widespread names in the world in several languages.

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Literally, it means “viniculturist,” “wine,” “from the nature of wine.” The name carries a symbolism related to the sacred drink of the Gods: wine.

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The name Benjamin derives from the Hebrew Benyamin, a combination of the words "ben" which means "son" and "yamin" which means "right hand," or "happiness." The combination means "the well-beloved," "son of the right hand," or "son of happiness."

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The meaning of Anthony is "valuable," "priceless," or "worthy of appreciation." The name has several versions in different languages, such as "Antoine" in French, "Antonio" in Spanish, "Anton" in Scottish and Slavic languages, and "Antonius" in German.

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Benedictmeans "blessed by baptism," "blessed," "praised," and "he who is well spoken of.” It is the diminutive version of the name Benedito, which originates in Latin.

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The name Bernard is was formed by the junction of the Germanic elements "ber," which means "bear," and "hart," which means "strong." The combination means “strong as a bear” and its symbolism presents attributes inherent to this mammal, especially strength and dexterity.

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Currently, Gabriel is one of the most used names in Latin America. Its origin lies in Hebrew and means "strong man of God."

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Theo means "God," or "Supreme God." Its origin is Greek, coming from the word "théos." However, names like Theodore or Theobald can gain other meanings as their junctions can have several interpretations.

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This striking name originates from the Sanskrit name Ravi, which means "the Sun." Its symbolism involves knowledge and power.

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Noah is an English and biblical name of Hebrew origin. In the scriptures, it appears in the form of "No'ah," which in turn would have arisen from the word "noach" which means "rest" or "long life."

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Louis means "glorious combatant," "famous warrior," or "famous in war."

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The meaning of the name Sergio is "protector," "guardian," or "servant." However, its origin can be seen along two paths. The first is from the Etruscan and Latin "Sergius,"which means "guardian" or "protector," while the second possibility is from Latin, related to the word "Servius,"which means "servant."

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The name Eric is directly linked with nobility and means "king forever," "the one who rules forever," or "the one who reigns like an eagle." It is popular in Scandinavian countries in the spelling "Erik," "Erich," and "Eryk." According to historical records, it would have appeared in England through the Dutch variant "Iricus."

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