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Names with Military Meanings

Military ranks and weapons have become cool new baby names. We've got military names that reference people general or particular, real and mythical, from Sergeant to MacArthur to Mars. This list also includes word names associated with military objects, such as Arrow and Rocket. We've included names that mean army or battle as well as names meaning warrior, fighter, or soldier. Although the majority of military names are for boys, we also include some that work for girls or that are gender neutral. If you're in the military or want to honor the armed forces with your child's name, browse these military baby names.

Owen

Meaning: young warrior; well-born

Origin:Welsh
74
Harvey

Meaning: battle worthy

Origin:French
88
Lewis

Meaning: renowned warrior

Origin:English variation of Louis
172
Odin

Meaning: god of frenzy; poetic fury

Origin:Variation of Óðinn, Old Norse
229
Koa

Meaning: warrior

Origin:Hawaiian
246
Aryan

Meaning: warrior, honorable

Origin:Indo-Iranian
146
Kane

Meaning: warrior

Origin:Celtic
223
Ragnar

Meaning: warrior or judgment

Origin:Norse
509
Ragnar

Meaning: warrior or judgment

Origin:Norse
509
Marceau

Meaning: little warrior

Origin:French variation of Marcel
849
Marcello

Meaning: young warrior

Origin:Italian and Spanish
980
Mars A great name for both boys and girls, the me...
Origin:Roman mythology god of war
1016
Jackson

Meaning: son of Jack

Origin:English
389
Bowie

Meaning: blond

Origin:Scottish
544
Aries

Meaning: a ram

Origin:Latin
606
Murphy

Meaning: sea warrior

Origin:Irish
1582
Casey

Meaning: brave in battle

Origin:Irish
1926
Lou

Meaning: renowned warrior

Origin:Short form of Louise
546
Hilda

Meaning: battle woman

Origin:German
1279
Sailor The meaning of Sailor is 'boat man', accordi...
Origin:Occupational name
1514