43 names whose roots carry the sense of strength, with the etymology behind each and how many American babies received it in 2025.
| Name | Meaning | 2025 births | |
|---|---|---|---|
| William | Resolute protector | 10,552 | |
| Charles | Free man | 5,908 | |
| Andrew | Manly; brave | 4,503 | |
| Jacob | Supplanter; holder of the heel | 6,152 | |
| Nicholas | Victory of the people | 3,123 | |
| Emily | Rival; eager | 5,461 | |
| Benjamin | Son of the right hand | 9,770 | |
| Emma | Whole; universal | 12,768 | |
| Alexander | Defender of men | 7,244 | |
| Arthur | Bear; stone | 3,847 | |
| Victoria | Victory | 4,027 | |
| Ethan | Firm; enduring | 7,859 | |
| Charlotte | Free man | 13,408 | |
| Gabriel | God is my strength | 6,579 | |
| Vincent | Conquering | 3,272 | |
| Liam | Resolute protector | 20,846 | |
| Audrey | Noble strength | 2,919 | |
| Amelia | Industrious; striving | 12,705 | |
| Leo | Lion | 8,196 | |
| Caroline | Free woman | 2,646 | |
| Avery | Ruler of elves | 6,423 | |
| Wyatt | Brave in war | 6,625 | |
| Gabriella | God is my strength | 2,545 | |
| Everett | Brave as a boar | 4,366 | |
| Nolan | Descendant of the champion | 4,865 | |
| Genevieve | Tribe woman | 1,981 | |
| Camila | Attendant at a ritual | 6,599 | |
| Miles | Soldier; merciful | 6,085 | |
| Damian | To tame; to subdue | 3,213 | |
| Leonardo | Brave lion | 3,789 | |
| Ezekiel | God strengthens | 5,098 | |
| Emilia | Rival; eager | 4,682 | |
| Valentina | Strong; healthy | 5,361 | |
| Myles | Soldier; merciful | 3,529 | |
| Emery | Home strength; brave power | 3,513 | |
| Athena | Goddess of wisdom | 2,477 | |
| Millie | Gentle strength; industrious | 3,353 | |
| Milo | Soldier; merciful | 2,995 | |
| Emiliano | Rival; eager | 3,701 | |
| Archer | Bowman | 3,654 | |
| Maeve | She who intoxicates | 3,153 | |
| Atlas | To bear; to endure | 4,558 | |
| Eithan | Firm; enduring | 3,636 |
Etymologies researched by our editors; counts from the US Social Security Administration.