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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.

German

Meaning: warrior

Origin:Spanish and Russian variation of Herman, German
1549
Javelin Javelin is most commonly used as a name for ...
Origin:Word name
5672
Pendleton

Meaning: overhanging settlement

Origin:English
4993
Sergeant

Meaning: to serve

Origin:Latin
9043
Indra

Meaning: possessing drops of rain

Origin:Sanskrit
2107
Patton

Meaning: fighter's town

Origin:English
3687
Cadogan

Meaning: honor in battle

Origin:Welsh
4571
Ajamu

Meaning: he fights for his desires

Origin:Nigerian, Yoruban
5248
Sena

Meaning: this world's beauty or grace; army; to praise; bringing heaven to earth

Origin:Korean; Hindi; Arabic; Ewe
499
Lothar

Meaning: famous army

Origin:German
3350
Alphonse

Meaning: noble, ready for battle

Origin:French from German
1339
Harbin

Meaning: little bright warrior

Origin:German
4411
Tyr The meaning of Tyr is 'the god of war'. The ...
Origin:Norse, God of law and heroic victory
1597
Clothilde

Meaning: famous in battle

Origin:French from German
2959
Brunhilda

Meaning: armed for battle

Origin:Norse
2984
Levent

Meaning: naval soldier

Origin:Turkish
2986
Aloisia

Meaning: famous fighter

Origin:German
3116
Cathan

Meaning: little battler

Origin:Irish
3123
Shad

Meaning: battle warrior

Origin:Fish name; variation of Chad
3420
Shamara

Meaning: ready for battle

Origin:Arabic
3536