Baby names that mean a protector

349 names with a protector in their meaning: 111 for girls, 204 for boys, 34 used for both. Every one comes with its meaning and the official birth figures for England and Wales and the US. 103 of them are still given to 40 or more babies a year.

Girls' names that mean a protector

Given to at least 40 babies a year in the US or England and Wales.

Alexadefender of men; form of Alexandra3,888 a year · the US, 2017
Alexandradefender of mankind2,592 a year · the US, 2017
Alexandriadefender of mankind; a form of Alexander1,238 a year · the US, 2017
Juniperthe juniper plant; symbol of protection186 a year · England and Wales, 2025
Alessandradefender of mankind; feminine form of alexander1,034 a year · the US, 2017
Lexidefender of men; diminutive of Alexandra or Alexis938 a year · the US, 2017
Alexiadefender of men; a feminine form of Alexios768 a year · the US, 2017
Willaresolute protector; a form of Wilhelmina691 a year · the US, 2017
Alejandradefender of mankind; form of alexandra617 a year · the US, 2017
Alessiadefender; italian form of alexis160 a year · England and Wales, 2025
Lexiedefender of men; diminutive of Alexis348 a year · the US, 2017
Ramonawise protector; feminine form of Ramon299 a year · the US, 2017
Sandradefender of mankind; short form of Alexandra299 a year · the US, 2017
Alessadefender of mankind; a form of Alessia143 a year · the US, 2017
Wilhelminaresolute protector; feminine form of Wilhelm121 a year · the US, 2017
Lexadefender of mankind; a diminutive of alexandra115 a year · the US, 2017
Greerwatchful, vigilant105 a year · the US, 2017
Samariawatchpost or guard height95 a year · the US, 2017
Adaliagod is my refuge; hebrew origin90 a year · the US, 2017
Aleksandradefender of mankind; a form of Alexandra22 a year · England and Wales, 2025
Minnieresolute protector; a diminutive of Wilhelmina88 a year · England and Wales, 2025
Selmahelmet of God; divine protection87 a year · the US, 2017
Hafsahprotector, guardian68 a year · England and Wales, 2025
Lexydefender of mankind; a form of Alexandra58 a year · the US, 2017
Wardguardian or watchman53 a year · the US, 2017
Alexandreadefender of men; a form of Alexandria52 a year · the US, 2017
Alixdefender of mankind; a form of alexander or alexandra40 a year · the US, 2017

84 rarer names that mean a protector

Fewer than 40 babies a year in either country, which often means a name in wide use somewhere the records do not reach.

Alesiadefender; a form of Alexia
Wilmaresolute protector; a form of Wilhelmina
Alexxavariant of Alexa, defender of mankind
Elmanoble protector; a form of elmer or wilhelmina
Willaminaresolute protector; feminine form of William
Alyssandranoble defender; a form of Alexandra
Rosamundhorse protector; protection and wisdom
Alexianadefender of mankind; a form of Alexandra
Alexzandriadefender of mankind; a form of Alexandria
Minkawill; resolute protector; a form of Wilhelmina
Xandriadefender of men; short form of Alexandra
Alesandradefender of mankind; a form of Alexandra
Alexsadefender of mankind; a form of Alexandra
Alexahdefender of mankind; a form of Alexandra
Alexiannadefender; a form of Alexandra
Alissandradefender of men; a form of alexandra
Elexadefender of mankind; a form of Alexandra
Lisandradefender of men; a form of Lysandra
Alexandrdefender of men; russian form of alexander
Alexsandradefender of men; feminine form of alexander
Lexi-Maedefender of mankind; a form of Alexis combined with Mae
Lexiidefender of mankind; a form of Alexis
Alessandriadefender of mankind; a form of Alexandra
Tsionzion; a place of refuge or promised land
Vilmaresolute protector; form of wilhelmina
Lissandradefender of men; a form of Cassandra
Xandradefender of mankind; a diminutive of Alexandra
Baotreasure; precious; protect
Lexiadefender of men; a form of Alexandra
Sharanyaone who seeks refuge; protected
Aleksiadefender of mankind; a form of alexia
Alexiahdefender of mankind; a form of alexia
Aleyshkadefender of mankind; diminutive of alesha
Alyxandriadefender of men; a form of Alexandria
Billie-Maeresolute protector; form of Billie with Mae
Elisandradefender of mankind; a form of Alexandra
Shamiraguardian, protector; feminine of Shamir
Alixandriadefender of men; a form of Alexandria
Refugiorefuge or shelter
Mariaeduardastar of the sea and wealthy guardian; combination name
Samariewatchful; a form of samaria
Zandradefender of mankind; short form of alexandra
Alejandrinadefender of mankind; feminine form of Alejandro
Alexandryadefender of mankind; variant of Alexandria
Alisandradefender of mankind; variant of Alexandra
Alixandradefender of mankind; variant of Alexandra
Alyxandradefender of men; a form of Alexandra
Branaarmor or protection
Olesiadefender of men; a form of alexandra
Panahrefuge, shelter
Saranyaone who provides shelter or protection
Alessidefender of men; a form of Alexander
Alexinadefender; feminine form of alexios
Alyxisdefender of mankind; a form of Alexis
Elminanoble protector; a form of Elmer or Elmira
Hafizaguardian, protector, one who memorizes the quran
Lexeedefender of men; a form of Alexis
Olesyadefender of men; a form of Aleksandra
Ruqiyarising; ascent; protection
Zashadefender of mankind; a form of Alexandra
Alexzandradefender of mankind; a form of Alexandra
Asimaprotection; guarding
Grishavariant of Gregory, meaning watchman
Lexeydefender of mankind; a form of Alexander
Lexianndefender of mankind; a form of Alexandra
Lexiannadefender of mankind; a form of Alexandria
Lexxadefender of mankind; a form of Alexandra
Lexxiedefender of mankind; a form of Alexandra
Lexxydefender of mankind; a form of Alexandra
Lizandradefender of men; a form of Alexandra
Rakshaprotection; guardian
Chizitelumgod has protected me; protector of god
Lexi-Louisedefender; compound form
Lexi-Rosedefender; compound form
Oleksandradefender of mankind; slavic form of Alexandra
Himayasnow, protection
Lexi-Leighdefender of men; meadow; a compound name
Lexi-Maydefender of men; month name; a compound name
Sandiedefender of mankind; diminutive of Sandra
Billyeresolute protector; a form of Billie
Hedwigbattle refuge, contested shelter
Romonawise protector; a form of Ramona
Rosamondhorse protection; variant of Rosamund
Sandidefender of mankind; a form of Sandra

Boys' names that mean a protector

Given to at least 40 babies a year in the US or England and Wales.

Liamresolute protector; short form of William18,764 a year · the US, 2017
Williamresolute protector14,922 a year · the US, 2017
Alexanderdefender of the people12,488 a year · the US, 2017
Xanderdefender of mankind; short form of Alexander2,403 a year · the US, 2017
Edwardwealthy guardian1,385 a year · England and Wales, 2025
Jaspertreasurer; keeper of treasure802 a year · England and Wales, 2025
Alejandrodefender of men; Spanish form of Alexander2,027 a year · the US, 2017
Beckettbee keeper or stream; a surname used as a given name1,763 a year · the US, 2017
Zanderdefender of men; a diminutive of Alexander1,551 a year · the US, 2017
Griffinstrong lord; fierce protector1,531 a year · the US, 2017
Eduardoprosperous guardian; Spanish form of Edward1,221 a year · the US, 2017
Raymondwise protector or counsel warrior1,192 a year · the US, 2017
Desmondgracious defender; from south munster1,039 a year · the US, 2017
Gregorywatchful or vigilant881 a year · the US, 2017
Nasirhelper, protector, victorious749 a year · the US, 2017
Alecdefender of men; short form of Alexander569 a year · the US, 2017
Edisonson of Edward; prosperity and protection507 a year · the US, 2017
Billyresolute protector; a form of william481 a year · England and Wales, 2025
Wilsonson of William, resolute protector402 a year · the US, 2017
Alessandrodefender of men; Italian form of Alexander401 a year · the US, 2017
Ramonwise protector; form of Raymond385 a year · the US, 2017
Guillermoresolute protector; a form of William287 a year · the US, 2017
Willieresolute protector; a form of William286 a year · the US, 2017
Willresolute protector; a form of William237 a year · the US, 2017
Alexzanderdefender of men; invented spelling of Alexander226 a year · the US, 2017
Alistairdefender of men; Scottish form of Alexander75 a year · England and Wales, 2025
Howardhigh guardian, noble watchman201 a year · the US, 2017
Eamonwealthy protector; Irish form of Edmund182 a year · the US, 2017
Tedwealthy protector; short for Theodore176 a year · England and Wales, 2025
Edmundwealthy protector56 a year · England and Wales, 2025
Aleksanderdefender of men; variant of Alexander84 a year · England and Wales, 2025
Anselgod's protection; from Anselm147 a year · the US, 2017
Harisguardian or watchful125 a year · England and Wales, 2025
Lyamresolute protector; a respelling of Liam125 a year · the US, 2017
Warnerdefender or protector116 a year · the US, 2017
Alekdefender of mankind; a diminutive of alexander114 a year · the US, 2017
Alisterdefender of men; a form of Alexander109 a year · the US, 2017
Chancellorkeeper of the seal, high official95 a year · the US, 2017
Alessiodefender of men; a form of Alexios39 a year · England and Wales, 2025
Shamarguardian, protector94 a year · the US, 2017
Edsonson of ed; ed means wealthy guardian88 a year · the US, 2017
Hawka bird of prey; watchful hunter87 a year · the US, 2017
Kaspertreasurer, keeper of the treasure83 a year · England and Wales, 2025
Aasimprotector; defender79 a year · the US, 2017
Alydefender of mankind; a form of Alice or Alison78 a year · the US, 2017
Raymundocounsel protection; a form of Raymond78 a year · the US, 2017
Alexia form of Alexios; defender of men73 a year · the US, 2017
Alexavierdefender of men; blend of Alexander and Xavier72 a year · the US, 2017
Stuartsteward; keeper of the hall72 a year · the US, 2017
Alexandredefender of men; french form of Alexander13 a year · England and Wales, 2025
Alexandrodefender of men; form of alexander69 a year · the US, 2017
Gregoriowatchful, vigilant; a form of Gregory68 a year · the US, 2017
Aleksandrdefender of men; protector63 a year · the US, 2017
Edmondwealthy protector; a form of Edmund62 a year · the US, 2017
Alastairdefender of men; scottish form of alexander25 a year · England and Wales, 2025
Alexandrudefender of men; Romanian form of Alexander55 a year · England and Wales, 2025
Waliprotector, guardian, saint27 a year · England and Wales, 2025
Willemresolute protector; a form of William55 a year · the US, 2017
Allisterdefender of men; a form of Alexander52 a year · the US, 2017
Alekzanderdefender of men; variant spelling of Alexander48 a year · the US, 2017
Xzanderdefender of men; invented spelling of Alexander48 a year · the US, 2017
Nedwealthy guardian; a form of Edward47 a year · England and Wales, 2025
Willisresolute protector; a form of William47 a year · the US, 2017
Asimmighty, powerful, protector14 a year · England and Wales, 2025
Alexeydefender of mankind; a form of Alexander42 a year · the US, 2017
Billresolute protector; a form of William9 a year · England and Wales, 2025
Williamsson of William; resolute protector42 a year · the US, 2017

137 rarer names that mean a protector

Fewer than 40 babies a year in either country, which often means a name in wide use somewhere the records do not reach.

Aleksandardefender of men
Alexandrosdefender of men
Stewartsteward or guardian of the household
Aleczanderdefender of men; a form of Alexander
Alexeidefender of men; russian form of alexander
Horaciokeeper of the hours; a form of Horatius
Aleisterdefender of men; Scottish form of Alexander
Eamonnwealthy protector; irish form of edmund
Eduardwealthy guardian; a form of Edward
Lizandrodefender of men; a form of Alexander
Alekseydefender of men; russian form of Alexander
Raymonwise protector; a form of Raymond
Sanderdefender of men; diminutive of alexander
Nasserhelper, protector, victorious
Sandrodefender of men; a form of Alexander
Caedmonbattle or war; protection
Wilhelmresolute protector
Alexsanderdefender of mankind; a form of Alexander
Edoardowealthy guardian; Italian form of Edward
Richmondstrong protector; place name used as given name
Anselmodivine protection; god's helmet
Nashelper, protector; short form of Nasir
Alasdairdefender of men; a form of Alexander
Lliamstrong-willed warrior and protector; a form of william
Gwilymresolute protector; form of William in Welsh
Haarisguardian; one who protects
Viliamiresolute protector; Tongan form of William
Saahirwakeful; watchful; one who stays awake
Guilhermeresolute protector; Portuguese form of William
Luayshield; protection
Reymundowise protector; a form of raymond
Bodinshelter or dwelling; a form of Bodyn
Waelrefuge; shelter; protector
Aleckdefender of men; a form of alexander
Garinspear warrior or protection
Aleksdefender of men; a form of alexander
Isaamprotection, safeguard
Kubaform of Jacob; may he protect
Redmondcounsel protector; from Redmund
Awaislion; fierce protector
Billy-Joeresolute protector; son of Jehovah; a form of William Joseph
Edmundowealthy protector; spanish form of Edmund
Eduarwealthy guardian; a form of Edward
Gregorwatchful, vigilant; a form of Gregory
Lordloaf-keeper; master or ruler
Osmonddivine protector
Wilresolute protector; a form of William
Alezanderdefender of men; a form of Alexander
Edwardowealthy guardian; spanish form of Edward
Harbourarmy protector; place of refuge
Reymondwise protector; a form of Raymond
Alessodefender of mankind; a form of Alexander
Ashwathsacred fig tree; symbol of protection
Isamprotection safeguard
Naasirhelper, protector; form of Nasir
Wiliamresolute protector; a form of William
Zigmundvictory protector; a form of Sigmund
Alexiodefender of mankind; a form of alexios
Alistardefender of men; a form of Alistair
Alyxanderdefender of men; a form of Alexander
Elisandrodefender of mankind; a form of Alexander
Estuardowealthy guardian; a form of Edward
Fitzwilliamson of william; resolute protector
Harbaazprotector, defender, refuge giver
Inmaninn keeper, innkeeper's servant
Sigmundvictory protection
Alejodefender of mankind; a form of Alexius
Alexandardefender of men; a form of Alexander
Alexxanderdefender of men; a form of Alexander
Elekdefender of men; a form of Alexander
Esmondgracious protector; divine protection
Alecxanderdefender of men; invented spelling of Alexander
Alicdefender of men; short form of Alexander
Allecdefender of men; a form of Alexander
Haywardhedge guardian, keeper of the fence
Oleksandrdefender of men; a form of Alexander
Sandordefender of men; a form of Alexander
Alekidefender of mankind; Hawaiian form of Alexander
Alixanderdefender of mankind; variant of Alexander
Dalessandroa form of Alessandro; defender of men
Eddielwealthy guardian; a form of Edward
Ediswealthy guardian; a form of Edward
Exanderdefender of men; variant of Alexander
Helmerhelmeted warrior; protection
Issamprotection; safeguard
Lexanderdefender of men; a form of Alexander
Mutasimholding firm clinging to refuge seeker
Ramondwise protector; a form of Raymond
Teghveerstrong warrior or mighty defender
Wilmanresolute protector; a form of william
Alekxanderdefender of men; variant spelling of Alexander
Alessanderdefender of men; a form of Alexander
Alexanderjamesdefender of men; combined name form
Alexiosdefender, helper
Allistairdefender of men; variant of alistair
Eduinwealthy friend; rich protector
Greggoryvigilant or watchful; a spelling variant of Gregory
Gregoirevigilant or watchful; French form of Gregory
Grigorvigilant, watchful; a form of Gregory
Grigoriyvigilant, watchful; a form of Gregory
HasielGod is my refuge
Spencekeeper of provisions; a form of spencer
Temesgenmy refuge or sanctuary
Uilliamresolute protector; a form of William
Wardenguardian or protector
Willliamresolute protector; a misspelling of William
Abdihafidservant of the preserver; servant of the guardian
Abdulwaliservant of the guardian; servant of the patron
Alastardefender of men; a form of Alexander
Aleixdefender of men; a form of Alexander
Alesandrodefender of men; a form of Alexander
Alexxdefender of men; a form of Alexander
Alickdefender of mankind; a form of Alexander
Alysterdefender of men; a form of Alexander
Edouardwealthy guardian; French form of Edward
Edvardwealthy guardian; Scandinavian form of Edward
Essamprotector; guardian
Heywardhigh fence guard or protector
Iskandardefender of men; arabic form of Alexander
Iskanderdefender of men; variant of Iskandar
Karrarlion; defender
Lexxdefender of mankind; a form of Alexander
Olekdefender of men; a form of Alexander
Teddy-Jackprosperous defender and god is gracious; hyphenated form
Teddy-Johnprosperous defender and god is gracious; hyphenated form
Teddy-Rayprosperous defender and wise protector; hyphenated form
Xandefender of men; short form of Alexander
Hafizguardian; one who has memorized the quran
Muhaiminguardian; overseer; witness
Muhayminthe guardian or overseer
Murdochsea warrior or sea protector
Noah-Alexandermovement and rest combined with defender of men; compound of Noah and Alexander
Raimundowise protector; from Raimund
Raqeebwatchful, observer, guardian
Alexandedefender of men; a spelling variant of Alexandra
Durwarddoor keeper or gate keeper
Eddwealthy guardian; a form of Edward or Eddie

Unisex names that mean a protector

Given to at least 40 babies a year in the US or England and Wales.

Parkerkeeper of the park; park ranger5,833 a year · the US, 2017
Alexisdefender, helper2,847 a year · the US, 2017
Alexdefender, helper; short form of Alexander or Alexis2,766 a year · the US, 2017
Caseyvigilant or watchful267 a year · England and Wales, 2025
Sashadefender of mankind; form of alexander620 a year · the US, 2017
Irawatchful, vigilant339 a year · the US, 2017
Billieresolute protector; a form of William331 a year · England and Wales, 2025
Sandydefender of men; a form of Alexander105 a year · the US, 2017
Alexusdefender of men; a form of Alexios51 a year · the US, 2017

25 rarer names that mean a protector

Fewer than 40 babies a year in either country, which often means a name in wide use somewhere the records do not reach.

Sachadefender of mankind; a form of alexander
Horacekeeper of the hours; timekeeper
Alyxdefender of men; a form of Alexander
Gregvigilant or watchful; a form of Gregory
Willyresolute protector; a form of William
Alexysdefender of mankind; a form of Alexis
Ramonerenowned protector; form of Raymond
Alexiedefender of mankind; a form of Alexis
Saschadefender of mankind; a diminutive of Alexander
Ifechukwuif god wills it; divine protection
Willianresolute protector; a spelling variant of William
Alexiusdefender; a form of alexios
Alexxisdefender; variant spelling of alexis
Greggwatchful, alert; a form of Gregory
Aleksadefender of mankind; a form of Alexander
Manaiaspiritual guardian or mythical being
Alekseidefender of men; Russian form of Alexander
Amparoprotection or shelter
Edwealthy guardian; a form of Edward
Irahwatchful; vigilant; a form of Ira
Millardlover of mills; mill keeper
HaskellGod is my refuge; a form of Haskel
Allexdefender of men; a form of Alexander
Gregoriawatchful or vigilant; feminine form of Gregory
Saundradefender of mankind; a form of Sandra

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