239 Baby Names Meaning Hero

Baby names meaning hero have been quite popular among parents for generations. After all, who would not want to give their child a heroic name? Almost every culture has legends and mythological stories with multiple heroes and heroines. These characters and their names often imbue feelings of bravery, courage, and resilience. Since heroes are believed to possess powers or superpowers, a name meaning hero is typically associated with nobility, morality, brevity, and strength. They also display selflessness and courage when faced with adversity and danger, especially during wars, fights, and battles. Hence, names associated with mythological heroes are considered a source of motivation for individuals bearing the name and those around them. Achilles, for instance, is the name of a Greek legend who is regarded as the hero of the Trojan War (1). Kaleva, a hero in Estonian mythology, and Laertes, the Father of Odysseus, from Greek mythology, are a few more names inspired by legends and myths. Many names meaning hero could also be inspired by real people who courageously stood against anything unfair or unjust. They could be people who participated in wars and battles or those who never held a weapon but inspired many with their achievements and visions. Their heroic acts encourage others to believe in themselves and their innate powers. Perhaps that's why parents across religions and cultures opt for names borne by real-life heroes for their children. If you are drawn to such names and want to explore options, take a look at the list below. It has names from different origins, cultures, and languages with significant cultural associations. Pick a name based on your preferences and liking.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Nyla		Girl	Passion; Fury; Hero; Cloud
Cyrus		Boy	Sun; Lord; Young; Hero
Nylah		Girl	Achiever; Fury or passion; Hero; Cloud
Kendrick		Boy	Royal ruler; Bold Power; Chief hero; Greatest champion
Kendra		Girl	Knowing; Handsome; Respect; Old power; Bold power; Chief hero
Finley-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-2025-Popularity-Trends		Boy	Fair hero; White Warrior
Veer		Boy	A brave person; Hero; Warrior; To be powerful or valiant; To make a heroic effort; Faith; True
Arely-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Lion of God; Hero; Gilded; Golden; God's voice
Finnley-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-2025-Guide		Girl	Fair hero; White warrior
Nile		Boy	Fury; Passion; Cloud; Hero; Victory of the people; River; Champion
Nigel		Boy	Hero; Dark-haired; Black; Cloud; Fury; Passion
Niall		Boy	Champion; Hero; Passionate; Cloud
Nyle		Boy	Champion or hero; Fury or passion; Cloud
Gavriel		Boy	God is my strength; God is my strong man; God is my hero
Halen		Boy	Hero; From the hall; Stony
Niles		Boy	Fury; Passion; Cloud; Hero
Karely		Unisex	Pure; Beloved; Lion of God; Hero
Finlay		Boy	Fair hero; White Warrior
Kendric		Boy	Bold power; Royal power; Chief hero; Greatest champion
Jibril-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Pronunciation		Boy	God is my strength; God is my hero
Hera		Girl	Hero; Warrior; Period of time; Goddess of marriage; Protectress
Jabril		Boy	God is my strong man; God is my hero
Arsh		Boy	Truthfulness; Divine; Heavenly; Hero; Pure; Bright; Sage
Nyles		Boy	Champion or hero; Fury or passion; Cloud
Era		Girl	Wind or air; Hero; Peace
Kendrix		Boy	Royal power; Chief hero; Bold power
Curren-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Hero; Champion; Dagger; Spear
Akio-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Variants-And-Popularity		Boy	Bright man; Luminous hero
Arshan		Boy	Hero; Brave; Courageous
Alp		Boy	Hero; Brave
Roark		Boy	Red hero; Red champion
Nylan		Unisex	Fury; Passion; Hero; Cloud
Rajveer		Boy	Brave king; The hero of the land; Kingdom's hero
Ranveer		Boy	Hero of the battle; Brave warrior
Kaio		Boy	Cheerful; Comfortable; World; Boundary; Open; Ravine; Gorge; Man; Hero; Lively
Raisa		Girl	Rose; Hero; Period; Leader
Vir		Boy	Brave; Courageous; Hero; Powerful; Spear friendly
Conlan		Boy	Hero; Valor; Strong wolf
Heron		Boy	Long-legged bird; Heron; Simple; Hero
Barrington		Boy	Settlement; Foreign; Barley dwelling; Warrior; Hero
Mete-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Traits		Boy	Brave; Galahad; Hero; Valiant; Gallant
Takeo		Boy	Military man; Husband; Hero; Manly; Healthy
Arelis		Girl	Lion of God; God's hero; Altar of the sky
Beorn		Boy	Warrior; Man; Hero
Kenric		Boy	Royal power; Bold power; Chief hero; Son of Henry
Kaveh		Boy	Royal; Ancient hero; A character in Shahnameh
Kendrik		Boy	Royal power; Bold power; Chief hero; Son of Henry
Kenrick		Boy	Royal power; Bold power; Chief hero; Son of Henry
Irais		Unisex	Warrior; Hero; Period of time; To be chosen
Crowley		Boy	Descendant of Cruadhlaoch; Brave hero
Arshaan		Unisex	Brave; Hero; Courageous; Doer of good deeds
Arelys		Girl	Lion of God; Hero
Bani		Girl	Goddess Saraswati; Eloquence; Wise speech; Hero
Connley		Boy	Hero; the idol of men, who is courageous and bold
Bryah		Girl	High; Hill; Might; Power; God is my strong hero
Vyla		Unisex	Island; Night; Gracious; Fury; Passion; Hero
Kiet		Boy	Honor; Hero
Raaya		Girl	Royalty; Queen; Happy; Willing; Hero; Warrior; Period; Perfume; Friend
Duru		Girl	Clear; Lucid; Life; To stand; Ruler; Leader; Hero; Warrior
Areli		Boy	Lion of God; God's hero
Tenille		Girl	Passion; Hero
Nijel		Boy	Winner; Conqueror; Hero; Overcomer
Arella		Girl	Angel; Messenger of God; Hero; Valiant one
Ranvir		Boy	Brave or courageous; Mighty Warrior; Hero of the battle
Taro		Boy	Great son; King; Hero
Bijan		Boy	Hero
Yuji-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Divine intervention; Protection; Hero; Abundant
Gabi		Girl	God is my strong man; Hero of God
Dhaval		Boy	Dazzling white; Hero; White
Aradia-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Song of the hero
Jie		Boy	Hero; Outstanding; Pure; Unmask
Hero		Girl	Hero
Nilson		Boy	Son of the hero
Akilles		Boy	Hero of the Greeks; A form of Achilles
Young		Unisex	Flower; Petal; Brave; Hero
Arshveer		Boy	Heavenly hero; Brave sage
Atal		Boy	Hero; Leader; Guide; Delicate; Tender; To grow; To foster
Randeep-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity-(Complete-Guide)		Boy	Hero of the battle; Lamp of the battle; Brightness and shine of a battle
Conlon		Boy	Hero
Naylan-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide		Unisex	Fury; Passion; Hero; Cloud
Gavril		Boy	God is my strong man; God is my hero
Gavriela		Girl	God is my strength; God is my strong man; God is my hero
Ero		Unisex	Hero; Stone; Gathering; Furnace
Kindra		Girl	Handsome; Beautiful; Good; Greatest champion; Royal power; Bold power; Chief hero
Karanveer		Boy	Brave and kind as the warrior; Clever; Skillful; Hero; Man; Brave
Nayleen		Girl	Hero; Passion; Cloud
Masao		Boy	Right; Proper; Government; Hero, manly; Man; Husband
Nigil		Unisex	Dark; Black-haired; Furry; Passion; Hero
Rostam		Boy	Strong river; Warrior hero
Niguel		Boy	Overcomer; Victor; Great warrior; Hero
Rodion		Boy	Song of the hero
Naiel-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Attainer; Passion; Hero
Shaneil		Unisex	Yahweh is gracious; Fury; Passion; Hero; Cloud;
Paramveer		Boy	A supreme person; Greatest hero and warrior
Rueger		Unisex	Hero
Kandra		Girl	Royal power; Chief hero; Greatest champion
Takeru-Name-Meaning-And-History:-The-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Excellent; Noble; Precious; Fierce; Height; Mountain; Dragon; Hero; Precious stone
Tejveer:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-More		Boy	Glorious hero
Nigella		Girl	Hero; Dark-haired; Black; Cloud; Fury; Passion
Kenndra		Girl	Royal power; Bold power; Chief hero; Respect; Esteem; Born of fire; Handsome

Infographic: Gallant Baby Names That Mean Hero

Baby names meaning ‘hero’ are found in all cultures and languages. Most of these names originate from legends and mythological stories. Parents love these names as they exude a sense of power and resilience. If you are looking for baby names meaning ‘hero’ for your little one, give this infographic a look.

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