Popular male dog names meaning "strong" include Ethan (Hebrew for strong/firm), Samson (Biblical strongman), Thor (Norse god of strength), Hercules (mythological hero), Atlas (mythological Titan holding up the heavens), Maximus (Roman name for "greatest"), and Titan (powerful mythological beings). Other options like Kwan (Korean for "strong one"), Gunner (bold warrior), and Duran (French for strong) also fit, as do names suggesting power like Zeus, Brutus, and Tank.
Strong Dog Names
Here are some more popular power names to think about for your big boy:
Below you'll find some of the trendiest strong male names in the United States.
Tough boy dog names
Boy names meaning "fearless"
Alec: A strong and simple Greek name, short for "Alexander," meaning "defender of the people." Alistair: This regal Scottish name means "defender of mankind." Amund: A distinctive Norwegian name that means "protector."
Fido: Latin, translates to “loyal” Amin: Arabic, translates to “trustworthy” Fidel: Latin, translates to “loyal” Jeong: Korean, translates to “loyal”
Along with Audrey and Matilda, other girl names that mean brave, strong, or powerful in the US Top 500 include Gabriella, Valentina, and Valerie. Boy names that mean brave, strong or powerful in the US Top 1000 include Andrew, Everett, Ezekiel, Harvey, and Zane.
1-10: Classic & Timeless Dog Names
Rex – A strong, classic name meaning “king.”
Strong and Mighty Boy Names
Everett: Meaning "brave as a wild boar," Everett is a strong outdoorsy name. Evander: The name Evander is of Scottish origin and means "bow warrior." Gunnar: Of Old Norse, the name Gunnar translates to "battle" or "warrior."
Popular Badass Baby Names
The choice is yours!
Male characters star in many bygone myths, and we particularly like the boy names Beowulf, Achilles, and Griffin for a dog.
Baby Boy Names That Mean Brave
Conrad: The distinguished name meaning "brave counsel” is perfect for your boss-baby-to-be. Ferdinand: A German name that means "bold voyager," is fit for an adventurous and daring spirit. Harvey: An English and French name meaning "battle worthy," brims with old-world charm and strength.
Rare Baby Boy Names
Alkaios. Meaning “strong” or “strength” in Greek, this boys' name was the moniker of a seventh-century BCE lyric poet from the island of Lesbos. 94.