Baby names that mean a warrior

627 names with a warrior in their meaning: 128 for girls, 429 for boys, 70 used for both. Every one comes with its meaning and the official birth figures for England and Wales and the US. 198 of them are still given to 40 or more babies a year.

Girls' names that mean a warrior

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

  • Matildamighty in battle1,449 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Sloanewarrior, raider; from Sloan1,405 a year · the US, 2017
  • Maeveshe who intoxicates; a warrior queen1,330 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Ottilieprosperous in battle782 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Edithblessed riches or wealthy in war390 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Kellybright-headed or warrior; from O Ceallaigh610 a year · the US, 2017
  • Zeldagray battle; variant of Griselda454 a year · the US, 2017
  • Louisafamous warrior; feminine form of Louis369 a year · the US, 2017
  • Louisefamous warrior; feminine form of Louis336 a year · the US, 2017
  • Xiomarafamous in battle; a form of Xiomara or Guimar319 a year · the US, 2017
  • Brendasword; firebrand290 a year · the US, 2017
  • Tillymighty in battle; diminutive of Matilda264 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Marcellaof Mars; warlike or martial228 a year · the US, 2017
  • Luisafamous warrior; a feminine form of Louis227 a year · the US, 2017
  • Martinadedicated to mars; warlike26 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Elouisefamous warrior; a form of Louise47 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Malinaraspberry or small strong warrior133 a year · the US, 2017
  • Geraldinespear ruler; feminine form of Gerald132 a year · the US, 2017
  • Iveyarcher; diminutive form of Ivy or Isaac118 a year · the US, 2017
  • Lulafamous warrior; a form of Louella25 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Yvettebow, archer; a form of yvonne101 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kayleybattle; a form of Kaylee or Caoimhe100 a year · the US, 2017
  • Finleighfair-haired warrior; a form of Finlay92 a year · the US, 2017
  • Tilliemighty in battle; diminutive of Matilda71 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Ivettebow warrior; feminine form of Ives67 a year · the US, 2017
  • Eloisafamous in battle; feminine form of Eloise18 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Orlaithgolden princess or golden warrior65 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Tyragoddess of war; a form of Tyr or Tiara65 a year · the US, 2017
  • Caileystrife or battle; a modern respelling of Caley64 a year · the US, 2017
  • Katanacurved sword; Japanese long sword58 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ivonnearcher or bow warrior; form of yvonne47 a year · the US, 2017
  • Everlynboar warrior; variant of Everley37 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Fynleefair-haired warrior; a modern respelling of Finley42 a year · the US, 2017
  • Marcelinaof mars; warlike; feminine form of marcellus17 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Morrigangreat queen; irish goddess of war40 a year · the US, 2017
93 rarer names that mean a warrior

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

  • Clancyred-haired warrior or red warrior
  • Luizafamous warrior; form of Louisa
  • Matildemighty in battle; form of Mathilda
  • Caileighwoman warrior; a form of Kayley
  • Hildabattle or warrior
  • Carriganlittle spear or red; from Ó Carragáin
  • Maryloustar of the sea and famous warrior
  • Mathildamighty in battle
  • Imeldaall-powerful battle maiden
  • Marciadedicated to Mars; warlike
  • Neilachampion; a form of Niamh
  • Bellatrixfemale warrior; feminine form of bellator
  • Mathildemighty in battle
  • Finnleighfair-haired warrior; a form of Finley
  • Marcyof Mars; warrior; form of Marcia
  • Tildabattle maiden; a form of Matilda
  • Matyldamighty in battle; variant of Matilda
  • Maudemighty in battle; a form of Matilda
  • Torvithor's warrior; a form of Thorvi
  • Trudystrong spear; a form of Gertrude
  • Murphiesea warrior; form of Murphy
  • Anahitimmaculate; a goddess of fertility and war
  • Elvieelf warrior; a form of Elva
  • Fiannawarrior band, soldiers
  • Arminawarrior woman; a form of Herman or Armin
  • Luisanafamous warrior; a form of Louisa
  • Zabrinasword; feminine form of Zebra or Sabrina variant
  • Anfalspoils of war, gains
  • Ellouisefamous warrior and light; a form of Eloïse
  • Louannfamous warrior; a compound form
  • Tilly-Rosestrong in battle; a compound diminutive form
  • Barinwarrior; noble
  • Herlindaarmy shield; derived from heri and lind
  • Emmaloubeloved and famous warrior; combining Emma and Louise
  • Hildebattle; warrior woman; short form of Hildegard
  • Matilda-Maemighty in battle; maiden; compound name
  • Seyranbrave warrior or noble
  • Hermelindasoft, tender warrior; blend of germanic elements
  • Marcianaof mars; warlike; feminine form of Marcianus
  • Tilly-Maemighty battle; combined with Mae
  • Lagerthashield maiden; warrior woman
  • Ludovicafamous warrior; a feminine form of Ludwig
  • Matilda-Rosemighty in battle combined with flower; compound of Matilda and Rose
  • Andreiastrong and manly, brave warrior
  • Cahirawarrior woman; feminine form of Cahir
  • Gertiespear strength; a diminutive of Gertrude
  • Griceldagray battle; a form of Griselda
  • Hildegardbattle fortress; a form of Hildegarde
  • Lottie-Louisefree woman with famous warrior; compound form of Lottie
  • Marylouisestar of the sea; famous warrior; a form of Mary-Louise
  • Cadeybattle or warrior; variant of Cadel
  • Grisellvariant of Griselda, meaning grey battle-maid
  • Gydabattle maiden
  • Harper-Louiseone who plays harp; compound with famous warrior
  • Ildabattle, strife; a form of Hilda
  • Ivonnaarcher; feminine form of Ivon
  • Louannafamous warrior; a blend of Lou and Anna
  • Louellenfamous warrior; a blend of Lou and Ellen
  • Louizafamous warrior; a form of Louisa
  • Loywarrior or brave one
  • Luannefamous warrior; a blend of Lou and Anne
  • Mafaldamighty battle; strength in conflict
  • Marcellineof mars; warlike; a form of Marcella
  • Maudmighty in battle
  • Neiliachampion; a form of Neil
  • Sabelsword; a form of Sabel or Sabelle
  • Thyrathor's warrior; feminine of thor
  • Tillie-Maebattle mighty; a compound name
  • Trudiespear strength; form of trudy or gertrude
  • Yvonnaarcher; a form of Yvonne
  • Betty-LouGod's oath; a famous warrior
  • Cadhlabattle; comely one
  • Edie-Maewealthy spear; Edie with Mae
  • Lyla-Louiseisland; famous warrior combined
  • Ottilie-Roseprosperous in battle; compound with Rose
  • Rendallwarrior or shield edge; variant of Randall
  • Willow-Louisewillow tree; famous warrior, compound name
  • Aurora-Louisedawn and famous warrior; compound of Aurora and Louise
  • Ava-Louisebird and famous warrior; compound of Ava and Louise
  • Boudicavictory; powerful female warrior
  • Delilah-Louisedelicate with famous warrior; hyphenated form
  • Matidamighty in battle; a form of Matilda
  • Matilda-Maymighty in battle combined with hawthorn flower
  • Nellie-Gracebright warrior combined with grace; compound of Ellen and Grace
  • Elveraelf army; a form of Elvira
  • Gearldinespear ruler; variant of Geraldine
  • Gerispear ruler; diminutive of Geraldine or Geri
  • Gerrispear ruler; variant of Geri
  • Hedwigbattle refuge, contested shelter
  • Hildegardebattle fortress, warrior stronghold
  • Ingerwarrior, hero; daughter of Ing
  • Nildabattle woman; a form of Brunhilda
  • Trudistrong spear; a form of Gertrude

Boys' names that mean a warrior

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

  • Wyattbrave in war9,768 a year · the US, 2017
  • Owenyoung warrior, well-born9,341 a year · the US, 2017
  • Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 a year · the US, 2017
  • Nolanchampion, descendant of the noble one5,403 a year · the US, 2017
  • Milessoldier; merciful3,615 a year · the US, 2017
  • Luisfamous warrior; form of Louis3,379 a year · the US, 2017
  • Rykermounted warrior, cavalry soldier; a respelling of Ryder3,099 a year · the US, 2017
  • Oscardeer lover; God's spear2,798 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Victorconqueror, one who wins2,392 a year · the US, 2017
  • Marcusdedicated to Mars; warlike2,011 a year · the US, 2017
  • Markdedicated to mars or warlike1,936 a year · the US, 2017
  • Mylessoldier; a form of Miles764 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Milosoldier, merciful; possibly from Germanic elements597 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Colinyoung warrior; a form of Caoilean1,662 a year · the US, 2017
  • Louierenowned warrior1,418 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Gunnerbold warrior; from gunnr (war)1,383 a year · the US, 2017
  • Walterruler of the army1,353 a year · the US, 2017
  • Louisfamous warrior; wide-famed1,030 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Martinof mars; warlike1,276 a year · the US, 2017
  • Raymondwise protector or counsel warrior1,192 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kylerarcher; a form of kylie or kyle1,149 a year · the US, 2017
  • Gideonmighty warrior; one who cuts down1,145 a year · the US, 2017
  • Marioof Mars; warlike; a form of Marius1,129 a year · the US, 2017
  • Donovandark brown warrior; surname used as given name1,056 a year · the US, 2017
  • Garrettspear strength; variant of Gerard1,056 a year · the US, 2017
  • Marcoof mars; warlike; form of mark1,001 a year · the US, 2017
  • Collinyoung warrior; variant of colin or caitlin997 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kanewarrior; tribute940 a year · the US, 2017
  • Edgarwealthy spear938 a year · the US, 2017
  • Odingod of war and wisdom in Norse mythology893 a year · the US, 2017
  • Harveybattle worthy or combat worthy372 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Marcosdedicated to mars; warlike725 a year · the US, 2017
  • Gunnarbold warrior; brave fighter703 a year · the US, 2017
  • Gerardospear brave; a form of Gerard635 a year · the US, 2017
  • Finnleyfair-haired warrior; a modern respelling of Finley624 a year · the US, 2017
  • Armandoarmy man; a form of Herman606 a year · the US, 2017
  • Dustinbrave warrior; from Thorstein533 a year · the US, 2017
  • Lewisfamous warrior; form of Louis216 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Arturobear; strong warrior; spanish form of arthur475 a year · the US, 2017
  • Marcelodedicated to Mars, warlike460 a year · the US, 2017
  • Tygod of war and sky456 a year · the US, 2017
  • Neilcloud or champion419 a year · the US, 2017
  • Rogerfamous spear; from Hrodegar415 a year · the US, 2017
  • Axtonstone of the sword-maker; place name used as given name414 a year · the US, 2017
  • Aresgod of war413 a year · the US, 2017
  • Nelsonson of Neil, the champion407 a year · the US, 2017
  • Lanceto throw; weapon of a warrior404 a year · the US, 2017
  • Garyspear carrier; from Garridan403 a year · the US, 2017
  • Callanpowerful warrior; a form of cailean393 a year · the US, 2017
  • Randywolf shield; form of Randolph386 a year · the US, 2017
  • Alonsonoble and ready, eager for battle316 a year · the US, 2017
  • Marceldedicated to Mars, the god of war70 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Finlayfair warrior; white soldier293 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Haroldarmy ruler, leader of warriors285 a year · the US, 2017
  • Geraldspear ruler or spear power269 a year · the US, 2017
  • Alvaroelf warrior; prudent counselor255 a year · the US, 2017
  • Duncanbrown warrior or brown-haired warrior250 a year · the US, 2017
  • Rogeliofamous spear; a form of Roger243 a year · the US, 2017
  • Chadwarrior, fighter; short for Chadwick215 a year · the US, 2017
  • Randallshield wolf; form of Randolph215 a year · the US, 2017
  • Cedricbattle leader; a form of Cerdic207 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kainespear; a variant of Cain or Kane200 a year · the US, 2017
  • Callahanbright-headed or bright-headed warrior197 a year · the US, 2017
  • Mordechaiwarrior or follower of Marduk191 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kainspear; a variant spelling of Kane or Cain167 a year · the US, 2017
  • Viktorconqueror; victor; a form of Victor33 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Gerardbrave spear; spear strength159 a year · the US, 2017
  • Osvaldodivine spear; a form of Oswald153 a year · the US, 2017
  • Baronnoble warrior or man of rank151 a year · the US, 2017
  • Germanspear man; warrior with a spear151 a year · the US, 2017
  • Elvisall wise; elf warrior49 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Marianoof Mars, warlike; masculine form of Maria148 a year · the US, 2017
  • Jarrettspear brave; a form of Garrett140 a year · the US, 2017
  • Vinceto conquer; short form of Vincent139 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kaisenocean battle; sea warfare136 a year · the US, 2017
  • Mylosoldier, merciful; a modern respelling of Milo136 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Barronyoung warrior; baron; nobleman135 a year · the US, 2017
  • Barryfair-haired, spear; from Barra134 a year · the US, 2017
  • Farisknight or horseman109 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Nealcloud; champion129 a year · the US, 2017
  • Oskardivine spear; variant of Oscar121 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Zorawarbrave warrior; mighty fighter127 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Humbertobright warrior, famous bear123 a year · the US, 2017
  • Finleefair-haired warrior; a modern respelling of Finley121 a year · the US, 2017
  • Gonzalobattle; war121 a year · the US, 2017
  • Caelanpowerful warrior; from Caolán119 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Jarvisspear servant; from Gervase119 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ewanyoung warrior; form of Euan or Eugene84 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Brandensword or fiery beacon; form of Brandon115 a year · the US, 2017
  • Armanwarrior or strong man50 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Ransomshield warrior's son; from a surname100 a year · the US, 2017
  • Lutherfamous warrior99 a year · the US, 2017
  • Rigobertofamous with the spear99 a year · the US, 2017
  • Brandtfirebrand or sword97 a year · the US, 2017
  • Heribertobright warrior; a form of Herbert97 a year · the US, 2017
  • Markodedicated to mars; warlike; a form of Mark21 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Saifsword55 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Rydenmounted warrior or cavalry soldier; a form of Ryder94 a year · the US, 2017
  • Donavandark warrior; irish surname as given name90 a year · the US, 2017
  • Marekwarlike; a form of Marcus89 a year · the US, 2017
  • Iversonson of Ivor, the bow warrior86 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ramiarcher; merciful44 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Fitzgeraldson of gerald; gerald means spear ruler80 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kaynespear warrior; modern spelling of cain or kane80 a year · the US, 2017
  • Marsroman god of war80 a year · the US, 2017
  • Martydedicated to mars; warrior; a form of Martin79 a year · the US, 2017
  • Herbertbright army or bright warrior40 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Niallcloud, champion46 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Kekoawarrior, brave one73 a year · the US, 2017
  • Nolenchampion, descendant of the noble one; a respelling of Nolan72 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ivorbow warrior; archer69 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Pattonsettlement of patta; a warrior's place69 a year · the US, 2017
  • Mariusof mars; warlike18 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • JoseluisGod will add and famous warrior; combination name65 a year · the US, 2017
  • Brantfire; sword64 a year · the US, 2017
  • Faisaldecisive; the sword that decides16 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Arminwarrior; whole or universal13 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Salaarwarrior or chief; form of Salih or Sulari61 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Knightyoung warrior or mounted soldier59 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ivarbow warrior; archer warrior57 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Ivobow warrior; a form of Ivar57 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Ragnarwarrior, from regin meaning advice and arr meaning warrior12 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Kaidansmall battle; a form of Kaden52 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ariusof Mars; warlike51 a year · the US, 2017
  • Borisfighter, warrior19 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Fatehvictor; one who opens; conqueror50 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Rhydermounted warrior, cavalry soldier; a respelling of Ryder49 a year · the US, 2017
  • Viggobattle, struggle26 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Jujharwarrior; one who fights bravely47 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Rainerwarrior; judgment warrior47 a year · the US, 2017
  • Edgardowealthy spear; a form of Edgar46 a year · the US, 2017
  • Cedrickbattle leader; a form of Cedric45 a year · the US, 2017
  • Garretspear strength; a form of Garrett or Gerald45 a year · the US, 2017
  • Iverbow warrior; archer8 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Nakoawarrior43 a year · the US, 2017
  • Tyriqone who strikes with a spear; a form of Tariq43 a year · the US, 2017
  • Herbiebright army; diminutive of Herbert42 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Kahariwarrior; fighter42 a year · the US, 2017
  • Championwarrior or fighter41 a year · the US, 2017
  • Faresknight or horseman14 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Jorawarcourageous warrior41 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Karthiklord murugan; deity of war8 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Luigifamous warrior; a form of Louis8 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Randolphshield wolf; a form of Randolf41 a year · the US, 2017
  • Riderone who rides; a mounted warrior or messenger41 a year · the US, 2017
  • Aldairold spear; from aldhere or aelred40 a year · the US, 2017
283 rarer names that mean a warrior

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

  • Corinspear; of the Quirites
  • Jeraldspear ruler; a form of Gerald
  • Bowmanarcher, one who uses a bow
  • Luizfamous warrior; a form of Louis
  • Armandhardy man or army man; french form of herman
  • Svenyoung man or young warrior
  • Ranveerwarrior of the battle or chariot warrior; from raN (battle) and veer (warrior)
  • Garrickspear ruler
  • Igorbow warrior; warrior with bow
  • Arjenbright spear; related to Adriaan
  • Garettmighty spear; a form of Garrett
  • Jerrodspear ruler; a form of Gerald
  • Rorikfamous spear; a form of Roderick
  • Waltruler of the army; a form of Walter
  • Aloysiusfamous warrior
  • Armondarmy man; a form of Armand
  • Garryspear ruler; a form of Gary or Gareth
  • Roquefamous spear; a form of Rocco or Roch
  • Karthikeyason of kritika; hindu god of war
  • Marcianoof mars; warlike; a form of Marcian
  • Rodgerfamous spearman; variant of roger
  • Rajveerking warrior; royal and brave
  • Sinanspear or lance
  • Caedmonbattle or war; protection
  • Donavondark warrior; a variant of Donovan
  • Jarekfierce warrior; a form of Jarosław
  • Kainalusea warrior or sea power
  • Legiona division of the Roman army
  • Loicfamous warrior; breton form of Louis
  • Markosdedicated to Mars; warrior; greek form of Marcus
  • Martelhammer; warrior
  • Raynorwarrior; a form of Rayner
  • Harmanarmy man; a form of Herman
  • Junaidwarrior; soldier
  • Lliamstrong-willed warrior and protector; a form of william
  • Eoghanyoung warrior; born of the yew tree
  • Guntherbold warrior; gun and ther combined
  • Tyrgod of war and sky
  • Gianmarcogod is gracious and warlike; combination of Giovanni and Marco
  • Louifamous warrior; a form of Louis or Lewis
  • Gehrigspear rule; from Ger and rig
  • Luayshield; protection
  • Owainyoung warrior; well-born
  • Zoravarmighty warrior; hero
  • Caolanslender warrior; a form of Caolán
  • Kempwarrior or fighter
  • Kenshinhumble or modest sword
  • Ramyarcher; a form of Rami
  • Caynespear; a variant spelling of Cain
  • Ranceshield or raven; a form of Ransom
  • Roarkfamous ruler or champion
  • Roarkefamous ruler or champion; variant of Roark
  • Donovindark warrior; a form of Donovan
  • Garinspear warrior or protection
  • Kamauquiet warrior
  • Obrempongbrave; valiant; warrior
  • Raynerwarrior or counselor; a form of Rainer
  • Vicvictor or conqueror; short form of Victor
  • Aeronbattle; warfare
  • Finnanfair-haired warrior; from Fionnán
  • Harveergod's warrior or brave one
  • Jarretspear warrior; a form of garrett or jarrett
  • Kaikoasea warrior or warrior of the sea
  • Marcialwarlike, martial; of mars the god
  • Ranbirwarrior king, victorious warrior
  • Warrickwarrior ruler; variant of Warwick
  • Bainfair-haired warrior; a form of Bane
  • Bainefair-haired warrior; a form of Bane
  • Everittboar warrior; a variant of Everett
  • Evertboar warrior
  • Gerryspear ruler; a form of Gerald
  • Humphreypeaceful warrior, peaceful strength
  • JuanluisGod has been gracious and renowned warrior; a compound of Juan and Luis
  • Kartikthe hindu month of kartik; god of war
  • Lewiefamous warrior; a form of lewis or louis
  • Osborndivine warrior; a form of Osborne
  • Osbornedivine warrior
  • Rajvirking's warrior; from raj and vir
  • Ranvirking's warrior; variant of Rajvir
  • Warriora fighter; a combatant
  • Yaroslavfierce with the spear
  • Conlinhound or warrior; from connla
  • Edgardprosperous spearman; a form of Edgar
  • Einarlone warrior
  • Faarisknight, horseman, one who stands out
  • Gerrardspear brave or spear strong
  • Harbourarmy protector; place of refuge
  • Hayatohawk person; warrior; depends on kanji
  • Hussamsword, sabre
  • Jahongirworld conqueror; from Jahangir
  • Jurgenspear warrior; German form of George
  • Skandathe jumper; god of war and victory in hinduism
  • Toawarrior; brave
  • Wylandfrom the battle land; a form of Wayland
  • Arslanlion; brave warrior
  • Fatehveerfate bearer or destiny warrior
  • Gedeonmighty warrior; a form of Gideon
  • Geraldospear ruler; a form of Gerald
  • Ghaziwarrior, conqueror, one who wages holy war
  • Gunnisonson of gunni, the warrior
  • Husamsword; sharp blade
  • Muhannadsword, scimitar; one bearing a sword
  • Saifullahsword of god
  • Wernerarmy warrior
  • Askariwarrior; soldier
  • Avelardoelf warrior; from Avelard
  • Baldwinbold friend; warrior friend
  • Bericspear ruler
  • Efanyoung warrior; a form of Evan
  • Garetspear ruler; a form of garrett
  • Gunterbold warrior; army warrior
  • Gurveerguru's brave one; heroic guru warrior
  • JohnmarkGod is gracious and warlike; combination of John and Mark
  • Kavehancient iranian hero or warrior
  • Kedricbattle power; a form of Cedric
  • Zafirvictorious; triumphant; the conqueror
  • Agamveerfearless warrior
  • Akilanbrave warrior or lion-like
  • Alveyelf warrior; a form of Alwin
  • Arshaswift warrior or noble
  • Bayanihero; brave warrior
  • Beornwarrior; bear
  • Borysbattle; a form of Boris
  • Dilawarbrave-hearted, courageous warrior
  • Egbertsword bright; edge bright
  • Eldarold spear; elder warrior
  • Gerritspear ruler; form of gerard
  • Jerardspear brave; a form of gerard
  • Jeroldspear ruler; a form of gerald
  • Ludovicfamous warrior; a form of Ludwig
  • Nicanorvictory and man; conqueror
  • Reinerwarrior or decision maker; a form of Rayner
  • Seagersea warrior or sea spear
  • Taimuriron; historical name of Timur the Conqueror
  • Takeowarrior, military man
  • Vitorvictor, conqueror; a form of Victor
  • Wymanbattle warrior; fighter in war
  • Arjunabright; white; a heroic warrior in the mahabharata
  • Chadricka form of Chadwick or Hadrian, warrior chief
  • Corranspear; a form of Coren or Corin
  • Garvinspear friend; a form of Garvin
  • Hermilowarrior; masculine form related to hermila
  • Liahmstrong-willed warrior; variant of Liam
  • Ludovicofamous in war; Italian form of Ludwig
  • Marceaudedicated to mars; warlike; a form of Marcus
  • Marciodedicated to mars; warlike; form of Marcius
  • Martinoof mars; warlike; a form of Martin
  • Rauriwarrior; a form of Ragnar or similar Norse names
  • Wattsa form of Wyatt; a surname; brave in war
  • Akinbrave warrior, hero
  • Aloisfamous warrior
  • Archie-Raybold archer and kingly; compound of Archie and Ray
  • Battalchampion, hero, mighty warrior
  • Beowulfbee wolf; warrior bee
  • Berengerbear spear; warrior with a spear
  • Boyanwarrior or fighter
  • Cheveyospirit warrior; evoking ancestral power
  • Dustenbrave warrior; a form of Dustin
  • Ewenyoung warrior; from Eoghan
  • Gunnarrbold warrior; a form of Gunnar
  • Haraldleader of the army
  • Helmerhelmeted warrior; protection
  • Hericonqueror
  • Jefrypeaceful spear; a form of jeffrey
  • Kincadeson of cade, from cad meaning battle
  • Marcellinoof mars; warlike; diminutive of Marcello
  • Marchelloof mars; warlike; a form of Marcello
  • Marckof mars; warlike; a form of Mark
  • Muhanadsharp-edged sword
  • Oscar-Jamesdivine spear and supplanter; compound of oscar and james
  • Paramveersupreme warrior or brave one
  • Ritterknight or horseman
  • Sayfsword
  • Teghveerstrong warrior or mighty defender
  • Wojciechwarrior of comfort; more joyful in battle
  • Alvielf warrior; a form of Alvin
  • Andranikmanly, brave; warrior
  • Androsstrong and manly, brave warrior
  • Arinzechukwugod is my shield and strength
  • Bevanson of evan; young warrior
  • Chaddwarlike or fierce; variant of Chad
  • Dieterpeople's warrior; a form of Dietrich
  • Ekamveeralone brave, sole warrior
  • Fatihconqueror, victor, opening
  • Finley-Jamesfair warrior; a compound of Finley and James
  • Finnlayfair warrior; a variant spelling of Finlay
  • Garysonson of gary; son of the spearman
  • Harviebattle worthy; a form of Harvey
  • Herveybattle worthy; variant of Harvey
  • Junaydwarrior; strong
  • Kartikeyason of the pleiades; hindu god of war
  • Kincaidhead of the battle; a Scottish surname
  • Ludwigfamous warrior; German form of Louis
  • Mujahidone who strives; warrior; one engaged in struggle
  • Necalliwar; battle
  • Neesondescendant of Niasán; from the champion
  • Nialchampion or noble; variant of Niall
  • Oriespear heritage; a form of Aubrey or Oriel
  • Orlanspear land; a form of Orlando
  • Orrickspear rule; from Old English ord and ric
  • Orryspear heritage; diminutive of Oriel or Orrin
  • Ranulphraven warrior; from raban and wolf
  • Saifuddinsword of the faith
  • Seifsword
  • Shamshersword or scimitar
  • Tollivertall spear; a form of Tolliver
  • Waltherruler of the army
  • Yashveersuccessful hero; victorious warrior
  • Akhillesa form of Achilles, warrior of the Trojan war
  • Akilliesa form of Achilles, warrior of the Trojan war
  • Angadveerwarrior with a celestial weapon
  • Aryaveernoble warrior or hero aryan
  • Cadelbattle or warrior
  • Cahirwarrior or male warrior
  • Donovondark brown warrior; variant of Donovan
  • Earvinsea friend or sea warrior
  • Erolbrave warrior
  • Finley-Georgefair haired warrior; fair warrior; compound name
  • Garrethspear ruler; a form of Garrett
  • Gerhardspear strength; brave with a spear
  • Gerrodspear strength; a form of Gerard or Gerhard
  • Haider-Alilion or brave warrior; compound name
  • Haroldoarmy ruler; a form of Harold
  • Hossamsword or sabre
  • Jaibirvictorious in battle; a form of Jaybir
  • Lancerone who wields a lance; soldier with spear
  • Louie-Jamesfamous warrior; combination of Louie and James
  • Luisdanielfamous warrior and god is my judge
  • Marcelusof mars; warlike; a form of Marcellus
  • Murdocsea warrior; variant of murdoch
  • Neilsonson of Neil the champion
  • Oscar-Leedivine spear; a form of Oscar combined with Lee
  • Owensyoung warrior; a form of Owen
  • Paladinwarrior or hero; of the palace
  • Ranvitcharming or delightful warrior
  • Ronnie-Joeruler; warrior; combination name
  • Takeruwarrior; military hero
  • Takumawarrior; military hero
  • Takutowarrior; military hero
  • Wiktorvictor; conqueror; a form of Victor
  • Caileanyoung warrior; a form of Cailum
  • Donnachabrown warrior or brown-haired fighter
  • Finlofair-haired warrior; a form of Finlay
  • Goktugsky strength or celestial warrior
  • Hanzalahone who carries a spear
  • Jayveervictorious warrior; brave one
  • Kanwarprince, warrior; from kumara
  • Karanveerbrave warrior; karan and veer
  • Karanvirbrave warrior; spelling variant of karanveer
  • Kazimierzhe who destroys peace in battle
  • Lewysfamous warrior; welsh form of louis
  • Paramvirsupreme warrior or supreme courage
  • Sohrabheroic; legendary warrior in shahnameh
  • Taranveerstar warrior; brave warrior
  • Vigobattle or battle maiden
  • Zulfiqarthe sword of prophet ali; possessor of strength
  • Alvarelf warrior
  • Arnorwarrior; eagle warrior
  • Bahramvictorious, warrior; from avestan vahram
  • Batoorbrave, courageous, warrior
  • Campionchampion; a flower name
  • Evararcher, warrior with bow
  • Finley-Jayfair warrior; rejoice; combined form
  • Ghedeonmighty warrior; a form of Gideon
  • Goncalobattle; war-like; a form of Gundisalvus
  • Gurbaajvictor in battle; from Sikh tradition
  • Gurbajvictor in battle; a form of Gurbaaj
  • Gurditwarrior; courageous one; from Sikh tradition
  • Harwinarmy friend or hare friend
  • Iforarcher; a form of Ivor
  • Jagveerwarrior of the world or victory
  • Liam-Juniorstrong-willed warrior; younger; a compound name
  • Louie-Georgefamous warrior; a form of Louis combined with George
  • Louie-Johnfamous warrior; a form of Louis combined with John
  • Murdochsea warrior or sea protector
  • Oscar-Jayspear of the gods; a form of oscar with jay
  • Sehbaazroyal hawk; noble warrior
  • Teghvirsharp sword, swift warrior
  • Garfieldspear field; triangular field of battle
  • Gearldspear ruler; variant spelling of Gerald
  • Gearyson of the spear; Irish surname used as given name
  • Jerroldspear ruler; a form of Gerald
  • Orvalspear remainder; a form of Orville

Unisex names that mean a warrior

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

  • Rydermounted warrior, cavalry soldier3,324 a year · the US, 2017
  • Finleyfair-haired warrior1,733 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Harlowrocky hill or army hill832 a year · the US, 2017
  • Sloanwarrior; from gaelic sluaghadh584 a year · the US, 2017
  • Raya form of Raymond; counsel warrior64 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Murphydescendant of Murchadh, sea warrior65 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Koawarrior; a type of tree259 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Conleyhero warrior; from Conley103 a year · the US, 2017
  • Brandisword; a form of Brandon78 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ozziedivine spear; a diminutive of Oswald40 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Randiwarrior; shield warrior; a form of randall69 a year · the US, 2017
  • Loufamous warrior; a form of Louis66 a year · the US, 2017
  • Carlinlittle champion; from Cathal61 a year · the US, 2017
  • Herobrave warrior; heroic one57 a year · the US, 2017
  • Hermanwarrior, army man55 a year · the US, 2017
  • Caidynbattle; a modern respelling of Caden43 a year · the US, 2017
  • Dustydust; brave warrior; form of Dustin21 a year · England and Wales, 2025
53 rarer names that mean a warrior

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

  • Neelychampion; a form of Neill or Niall
  • Findleyfair haired warrior; a form of Finlay
  • Cadynbattle; a form of Caden
  • Randshield; warrior edge
  • Chadwicksettlement of a warrior; chad's dwelling
  • Randalshield wolf; variant of Randall
  • Gertrudespear strength; from gar and trude
  • Jarrellvariant of Jarrett; spear ruler
  • Rainierwarrior or decision maker; from ragin and heri
  • Randellshield-edge; a form of Randall
  • Teghsword; courage; strength
  • Yvesarcher; yew wood
  • Markiewarlike; a form of Marcus
  • Dustynbrave fighter; a form of Dustin
  • Rhondagood spear; a form of Rhonwen or similar
  • Findlayfair-haired warrior or fighter
  • Kayinform of cain, acquired or spear
  • Jerispear ruler; a form of jerry or geraldine
  • Marshaof mars the god; warlike; a form of marcia
  • Aymarfamous spear; a form of Aimar
  • Martiform of Martin or Martha; of Mars the god of war
  • Caleystrife or battle; a form of Caolán
  • Carrolldescendant of cearbhall, fierce in battle
  • Clovisfamous warrior; from hlod andwig
  • Harviarmy battle; likely variant of Harvey
  • Kimballroyal bold warrior; from Old English cynebeald
  • Knightlyfrom the knight; noble warrior
  • Luannfamous warrior; a form of Louann
  • Jawanyoung man or soldier
  • Kaedansmall battle; form of Caedan or Kaden
  • Kaidinsmall battle; form of Kaden
  • Kelceyship victory or fierce warrior
  • Rogersfamous spearman; a patronymic surname used as a given name
  • Elverelf warrior or elf army
  • Evanna form of Evan; young warrior or descendant of Eoghan
  • Corryspear; a form of Corey
  • Gladissword; variant of Gladys
  • Griselgrey battle; variant of Griselde or Griselda
  • Martineof mars; warlike; a form of Martin
  • Connollyfierce warrior; from conall meaning wolf
  • Dustibrave warrior; a form of Dustin
  • Farrellman of courage; warrior
  • Keimanipowerful man or warrior of power
  • Thurmanservant of Thor; brave warrior
  • Charlemagnecharles the great; charles meaning man, warrior
  • Knightleyknight's clearing or meadow
  • Marteof mars; the god of war
  • Onealdescendant of the champion; related to O'Neill
  • Yarrowspear friend; a medicinal plant
  • Areionof Ares; relating to the god of war
  • Ivonarcher; a form of Ivon or Yvon
  • Randelshield wolf; a form of Randolph
  • Sabersword, saber

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