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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.

Chad

Meaning: battle warrior

Origin:English
773
Marcellus

Meaning: young warrior

Origin:Latin
826
Kimball

Meaning: warrior chief

Origin:Welsh
4610
Werner

Meaning: protecting army

Origin:German
5133
Wystan

Meaning: battle stone

Origin:English
2111
Clancy

Meaning: red-haired warrior

Origin:Irish
5316
Payton

Meaning: fighting man's estate

Origin:English
1130
Perses

Meaning: destroyer

Origin:Greek
7743
Junaid

Meaning: warrior

Origin:Arabic
3951
Herman

Meaning: soldier, warrior

Origin:German
1909
Kavan

Meaning: battle

Origin:Breton
3882
Ludwig

Meaning: famous warrior

Origin:German
1528
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Origin:English place name
3875
Anzac

Meaning: Australian and New Zealander Army Corps

Origin:word name, from the "Australian and New Zealander Army Corps"
3921
Origin:Welsh
6172
Origin:Hawaiian goddess of fire
2811
Gudrun

Meaning: god's rune; secret battle

Origin:Scandinavian
6100
Ouisa

Meaning: renowned warrior

Origin:Diminutive of Louisa
5274
Donahue

Meaning: dark fighter

Origin:Irish
4582
Luis

Meaning: renowned warrior

Origin:French and German variation of Louis
1233