339 Superhero Baby Names: Marvel, DC & Beyond

If you've ever daydreamed about your kid growing up to be an absolute force of nature — someone who leads, protects, and low-key saves the day without breaking a sweat — you're not alone. That's probably why superhero names have become such a big deal in the baby name world. They've got built-in meaning, serious main-character energy, and a story behind every single one.

Whether you want something that quietly nods to your favorite comic (only fellow nerds will clock it 👀) or a name so iconic it needs no explanation, this list has you covered. We pulled together names from Marvel, DC, and every other superhero universe worth knowing, so you've got way more than the usual Superman-and-Wonder-Woman suspects to pick from. 🦸

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Most popular superhero names

Some of the most popular baby names in the US right now are already secretly superhero names, and so many people don’t even clock them. So if you’re after something subtly nerdy from the top 100 most popular names, we’ve got you:

1. Arthur: A Welsh/Celtic name meaning "bear" or "noble." Arthur is Aquaman's actual first name. Ranks #87 in the top US baby names of 2025. ♂️
2. Charles: A Germanic/French name meaning "free man." Charles is Professor X. Ranks #48 in the top US baby names of 2025. ♂️
3. Henry: A Germanic name meaning "home ruler." Henry is what Hank Pym's mom actually called him. Ranks #5 in the top US baby names of 2025. ♂️
4. Genesis: A Greek name meaning "origin, beginning." Genesis is also an X-Men character, pulling double duty. Ranks #66 in the top US baby names. ♀️♂️
5. Grace: A Latin name meaning "grace, favor." Grace is the Umbrella Academy's beloved robot mom. Ranks #38 in the top US baby names. ♀️
6. Iris: A Greek name meaning "rainbow." Iris West is the Flash's wife and one of DC's most underrated characters. Ranks #61 in the top US baby names of 2025. ♀️
7. Ivy: An English nature name from the plant, symbolizing faithfulness. Ivy is Poison Ivy's whole vibe. Ranks #39 in the top US baby names of 2025. ♀️
8. Maya: A name with roots in Sanskrit ("illusion") and Hebrew ("water"). Maya is Echo's real name. Ranks #62 in the top US baby names of 2025. ♀️
9. Miles: A Latin name meaning "soldier." Miles is your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, Miles Morales. Ranks #44 in the top US baby names of 2025. ♂️
10. Nathan: A Hebrew name meaning "he gave" or "gift." Nathan is Cable's real name. Ranks #63 in the top US baby names of 2025. ♂️
11. Oliver: A Latin/French name meaning "olive tree." Oliver is Green Arrow's real name. Ranks #3 in the top US baby names of 2025. ♂️
12. Robert: A Germanic name meaning "bright fame." Robert is hiding in plain sight as Bruce Banner's middle name. Ranks #92 in the top US baby names of 2025. ♂️
13. Samuel: A Hebrew name meaning "God has heard." Samuel nods to both Sam Wilson (Captain America/Falcon) and Sam Alexander (Nova). Ranks #18 in the top US baby names of 2025. ♂️

Marvel superhero names

Marvel's roster is basically endless, which means there's a name (or twelve) here for every kind of parent — from stealthy references only true fans will catch, to full-send picks that wear the fandom loud and proud. Here's every girl, boy, and gender-neutral name worth stealing from the MCU and beyond.

Marvel superhero names for girls

From cosmic queens to street-level fighters, Marvel's women don't do "sidekick" — here are the names to prove it.

14. Abigail: A Hebrew name meaning "my father's joy." Abigail Brand commands S.W.O.R.D. and never blinks doing it.
15. Aleta: Possibly linked to the Greek "aletheia," meaning "truth." Aleta Ogord is Starhawk, teaming up with the Guardians of the Galaxy.
16. Amara: A Latin/Italian name meaning "eternal." Amara Aquilla is Magma, an X-Men mutant with molten lava powers. 🌋
17. America: A patriotic name. America Chavez, aka Miss America, punches holes through dimensions like it's nothing. 🇺🇸
18. Angela: A Greek name meaning "messenger." Angela is a warrior bounty hunter who turns out to be Thor and Loki's long-lost sister.
19. Anya: A Russian name, a form of Anna (Hebrew), meaning "grace." Anya Corazon is the OG Spider-Girl.
20. Aurora: A Latin name meaning "dawn." Aurora is a speedster with Alpha Flight, able to unleash blinding bursts of light.
21. Betty: An English name, short for Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath." Betty Brant is Peter Parker's first real crush, and Betty Ross is the Hulk's on-again-off-again love.
22. Carol: An English name, short for Caroline, meaning "free woman" — it also just sounds like a joyful song. Carol Danvers is Captain Marvel, basically the strongest Avenger, full stop.
23. Cassie: A Greek name, short for Cassandra, meaning "unheeded prophetess." Cassie Lang grows up to be Stature, proving sidekick energy is still main character energy.
24. Cecilia: A Latin name meaning "blind." Cecilia Reyes is a mutant doctor with a protective force field.
25. Claire: A French name meaning "bright, clear." Claire Voyant collects souls under the alias Black Widow — an early, spookier version of the name.
26. Clea: A form of Cleo (Greek), meaning "glory." Clea eventually takes over as Sorcerer Supreme from Doctor Strange himself.
27. Colleen: An Irish name meaning "girl." Colleen Wing is half of the crime-fighting Daughters of the Dragon.
28. Cressida: A Greek-rooted name linked to "chryseos," meaning "golden." Cressida goes by Avenger X and can amplify anyone's powers.
29. Danielle: A Hebrew name, a feminine form of Daniel, meaning "God is my judge." Dani Moonstar is a founding New Mutant with psychic abilities.
30. Darcy: A French name meaning "dark one." Darcy Lewis is comic relief with a PhD.
31. Destiny: Destiny is a mutant with the gift of precognition.
32. Domino: A Latin-rooted name from "dominus," meaning "lord" or "master" (also just a great word for a lucky charm). Domino's power is literally good luck.
33. Doreen: A variant of Dora (Greek "gift"). Doreen Green is Squirrel Girl — genuinely unbeatable and very underrated. 🐿️
34. Elektra: A Greek name meaning "shining, brilliant." Elektra Natchios is an assassin-turned-antihero. ✨
35. Elizabeth: A Hebrew name meaning "God is my oath." Elizabeth "Betsy" Braddock is Psylocke, with telekinetic and telepathic powers to spare.
36. Elsa: A Germanic name meaning "noble." Elsa Bloodstone is a monster hunter with zero patience for nonsense.
37. Emma: A Germanic name meaning "whole" or "universal." Emma Frost is the White Queen — icy, brilliant, always three steps ahead.
38. Felicia: A Latin name meaning "joyful, lucky." Felicia Hardy is Black Cat, Spider-Man's on-off ally and occasional heartbreak.
39. Gamora: A name invented for the comics with no traditional origin — pure sci-fi mystery. Gamora is "the most dangerous woman in the galaxy," according to her own resume.
40. Gwen: A Welsh name meaning "white, fair, blessed." Gwen Stacy (aka Spider-Gwen in her own universe) fits the bill either way.
41. Hope: An English virtue name meaning exactly what it says. Hope Van Dyne is the Wasp, and honestly, "hope" is just a beautiful name on its own.
42. Illyana: A Russian name, a form of Iliana (from the Greek Helen), meaning "light." Illyana Rasputin is Magik, wielder of a literal soul sword.
43. Jane: A Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious." Jane Foster takes up the hammer and becomes the Mighty Thor.
44. Janet: An English name, a diminutive of Jane (Hebrew), meaning "God is gracious." Janet Van Dyne is the original Wasp.
45. Jean: A Scottish name, a form of Jane/Joan (Hebrew), meaning "God is gracious." Jean Grey becomes Phoenix, a cosmic force capable of remaking reality.
46. Jennifer: A Welsh-rooted name (via Guinevere) meaning "white fae." Jennifer Walters becomes She-Hulk after a life-saving blood transfusion.
47. Jessica: A Hebrew name meaning "God beholds" or "foresight." Jessica Jones is a hard-boiled PI with super strength.
48. Jubilee: A name rooted in the Hebrew "yovel" (ram's horn), tied to celebration. Jubilee shoots literal fireworks from her hands. 🎆
49. Julia: A Roman name meaning "youthful." Julia Carpenter is yet another Spider-Woman, also known as Arachne and Madame Web.
50. Kamala: A Sanskrit name meaning "lotus." Kamala Khan is Ms. Marvel.
51. Karen: A Danish name meaning "pure." Karen Page is Daredevil's on-again-off-again love interest and confidante.
52. Karolina: A Slavic form of Caroline (Germanic), meaning "free woman." Karolina Dean glows with alien light as a member of the Runaways.
53. Kate: A Greek name, short for Katherine, meaning "pure." Kate Bishop is the Hawkeye who took the mantle and ran with it.
54. Kitty: An English nickname for Katherine (Greek), meaning "pure." Kitty Pryde is Shadowcat, an X-Men mutant who phases through walls.
55. Laura: A Latin name meaning "laurel." Laura Kinney is X-23, Wolverine's clone-daughter and the current Wolverine.
56. Layla: An Arabic name meaning "night." Layla Miller can make people understand things "just by looking at them" in the X-Men universe.
57. Lorna: A Scottish literary name from "lorn," meaning "forsaken" or "alone." Lorna Dane is Polaris, controller of magnetism.
58. Luna: A Latin name meaning "moon." Luna Snow is a Korean pop-star-turned-Avenger with ice powers. 🌙
59. Mantis: From the insect name, rooted in the Greek "mantis," meaning "prophet" or "seer." Mantis can literally feel other people's emotions.
60. Marla: A variant of Marlene (German). Marla Drake is Miss Fury, a crime-fighting hero from 1940s newspaper comics.
61. Maria: A Hebrew/Latin name meaning "beloved." Maria Hill runs S.H.I.E.L.D. like it's nothing.
62. May: An English month name. Melinda May, "The Cavalry," is one of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s most formidable agents.
63. Megan: A Welsh nickname for Margaret (Greek), meaning "pearl." Megan Gwynn is Pixie, complete with fairy wings.
64. Melody: A Late Latin word name meaning "a pleasant song." Melody Guthrie can fly and studies at the Xavier Institute. 🎵
65. Mercedes: A Spanish name meaning "mercies." Mercedes "Misty" Knight is a former cop turned Daughter of the Dragon.
66. Misty: An English nickname. Misty Knight rocks a bionic arm and zero patience for nonsense.
67. Molly: An Irish-rooted nickname for Mary (Hebrew), meaning "wished-for child." Molly Hayes has super strength well beyond her years as a Runaway.
68. Monica: A name of uncertain origin (linked to St. Monica, possibly North African), often glossed as "advisor." Monica Rambeau has been Photon, Spectrum, and Captain Marvel.
69. Nakia: A Swahili/Egyptian-linked name meaning "faithful." Nakia is one of Wakanda's most skilled spies and warriors.
70. Namora: Invented for the comics, no traditional origin. Namora is Namor's cousin and one of Marvel's earliest aquatic heroines.
71. Natasha: A Russian name, from the Latin "Natalia," meaning "born on Christmas Day." Natasha Romanoff is the Black Widow.
72. Nebula: A Latin name meaning "cloud" or "mist." Nebula is part-machine, all fury, one of the galaxy's most complicated antiheroes.
73. Okoye: An Igbo name meaning "one who was born on Orie day." Okoye leads Wakanda's fiercest all-female guard, the Dora Milaje.
74. Ororo: A name created for the comics with no established traditional origin. Ororo Munroe is Storm, weather-controlling royalty and one of the X-Men's most powerful members.
75. Paige: A Middle English name meaning "servant" or "attendant." Paige Guthrie is Husk, able to shed her skin to reveal new forms underneath.
76. Peggy: An English nickname for Margaret (Greek), meaning "pearl." Peggy Carter becomes Captain Carter in her own alternate timeline.
77. Pepper: An English nickname/nature name from the spice. Pepper Potts runs Stark Industries better than Tony ever did.
78. Rachel: A Hebrew name meaning "ewe." Rachel Summers inherits her parents' telepathic and telekinetic gifts.
79. Ramonda: Likely a feminine form of Raymond (Germanic), meaning "wise protector." Ramonda is Wakanda's Queen Mother.
80. Riri: A name with roots in West African naming traditions, often used as a standalone or short form. Riri Williams builds her own Iron Man-style suit from scratch as a teenager.
81. Rogue: A French name meaning "wanderer" or "rascal." Rogue can absorb anyone's powers with a touch.
82. Scarlett: An English name meaning "scarlet, red." Scarlett is Wanda Maximoff's surname as the Scarlet Witch.
83. Sersi: A variant of Circe (Greek), meaning "hawk." Sersi is one of the immortal Eternals.
84. Sharon: A Hebrew place name meaning "a fertile plain." Sharon Carter is Peggy's niece and Captain America's love interest.
85. Shuri: A name shared with a real place in Okinawa, Japan (Shuri Castle), and also created for the character. Shuri is Wakanda's tech genius princess and eventual Black Panther.
86. Sif: An Old Norse name with no fixed meaning, tied to the mythological goddess. Sif is Thor's closest ally and a fierce Asgardian warrior.
87. Skye: An English nature name meaning "sky." Skye is Daisy Johnson's alias before she becomes Quake.
88. Sooraya: A variant of Soraya (Arabic), named for the Pleiades star cluster. Sooraya Qadir goes by Dust and turns herself into a cloud of sand.
89. Susan: A Hebrew name meaning "lily" or "lotus." Susan "Sue" Storm is the Invisible Woman, co-founder of the Fantastic Four.
90. Thena: Inspired by Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom. Thena is one of the Eternals.
91. Theresa: A Greek name meaning "harvester." Theresa "Siryn" Cassidy has a sonic scream just like her father, Banshee.
92. Valeria: A Latin name meaning "strong, healthy." Valeria Richards is Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman's genius daughter.
93. Valkyrie: An Old Norse name meaning "chooser of the slain" — dramatic, powerful, unforgettable.
94. Vanessa: An invented name, created by Jonathan Swift from "Van" and "Essa." Vanessa Carlysle is Copycat, a shapeshifting X-Force member.
95. Venus: A Latin name, after the Roman goddess of love. Venus Dee Milo is a mermaid-like member of the original Fantastic Force.
96. Wanda: A Slavic name meaning "wanderer." Wanda Maximoff, the Scarlet Witch, can rewrite reality itself.
97. Yelena: A Russian name, a form of Helen (Greek), meaning "shining light." Yelena Belova is the Black Widow who brings the comic relief.

Marvel superhero names for boys

Whether they're gods, geniuses, or just guys with really good aim, Marvel's men bring the range — here's the full lineup.

98. Adam: A Hebrew name meaning "man" or "earth." Adam Warlock was literally created to be humanity's "perfect" being.
99. Alex: A Greek-rooted short form of Alexander, meaning "defender of the people." Alex Summers is Havok, controller of raw cosmic energy.
100. Amadeus: A Latin name meaning "love of God." Amadeus Cho is one of the smartest people in the Marvel universe.
101. Anthony: A Latin name meaning "priceless." Anthony is Tony Stark's full first name.
102. Banner: A French-rooted word meaning "flag." Bruce Banner's surname works beautifully as its own standalone pick.
103. Ben: A Hebrew name, short for Benjamin, meaning "son of the right hand." Ben Grimm becomes The Thing — and Benjamin is also Bullseye's real first name (Benjamin "Dex" Poindexter), so this one pulls double duty on opposite ends of the hero spectrum.
104. Blade: Blade is Marvel's vampire hunter, half-vampire himself and all business.
105. Bruce: A Scottish/French name meaning "from the brushwood thicket." Bruce Banner turns into the Hulk when he's angry.
106. Bucky: An English nickname with no fixed meaning of its own. Bucky Barnes went from WWII soldier to Winter Soldier to a guy who just wants some peace.
107. Clint: An English name, short for Clinton, meaning "settlement near a hill." Clint Barton is Hawkeye — no powers, just insane aim.
108. Dane: An Old English name meaning "of Danish descent." Dane Whitman is the Black Knight, wielder of the cursed Ebony Blade.
109. Danny: A Hebrew name, short for Daniel, meaning "God is my judge." Danny Rand is Iron Fist.
110. Dante: An Italian name meaning "enduring." Dante Pertuz is Inferno, a hero with flame-based powers. 🔥
111. Dex: A nickname for Benjamin Poindexter, aka Bullseye — the terrifyingly precise assassin from Marvel's Daredevil series’. Dex has serious antihero edge if you want something sharp and a little dangerous. 🎯
112. Drax: A name created for the comics with no traditional origin. Drax the Destroyer takes everything literally, which is somehow both hilarious and terrifying.
113. Druig: Another new Marvel name, but likely linked to “druid,” a nature-based spiritual path. Druig is one of the Eternals, with powerful mind-control abilities.
114. Eddie: An Old English name, short for Edward, meaning "wealthy guardian." Eddie Brock is Venom's other half — chaotic, but weirdly lovable.
115. Erik: An Old Norse name meaning "eternal ruler." Erik Lehnsherr is Magneto.
116. Ezekiel: A Hebrew name meaning "God will strengthen." Ezekiel is a mutant precognitive who mentors (and manipulates) Spider-Man.
117. Francis: A Latin-rooted name meaning "free man." Francis "Frank" Castle is the Punisher's full first name.
118. Frank: A Germanic name meaning "free man." Frank Castle is the Punisher — no-nonsense, all business.
119. Franklin: A Middle English name meaning "free landholder." Franklin Richards, son of Mister Fantastic, is one of the most powerful mutants in existence.
120. Gabriel: A Hebrew name meaning "God is my strength." Gabriel Summers is Vulcan, Cyclops and Havok's powerful, villainous brother.
121. Gilgamesh: Named for the ancient Mesopotamian epic hero. Gilgamesh is one of the Eternals' strongest members. This one might be a bit strange for calling out your kid’s name, but Gil could be a cute nickname.
122. Hank: An English name, short for Henry (Germanic), meaning "home ruler." Hank Pym is the original Ant-Man.
123. Hector: A Greek name meaning "to restrain" or "to hold." Hector Ayala is White Tiger, Marvel's first Hispanic superhero.
124. Isaiah: A Hebrew name meaning "God is salvation." Isaiah Bradley is one of several heroes to carry the Captain America mantle.
125. James: A Hebrew-rooted name meaning "supplanter." James "Bucky" Barnes and James Rhodes (War Machine) both go by James.
126. Johnny: A Hebrew name, a diminutive of John, meaning "God is gracious." Johnny Storm is the Human Torch — hot-headed, literally and figuratively. 🔥
127. Kurt: A Germanic name, short for Konrad, meaning "bold counsel." Kurt Wagner is Nightcrawler.
128. Lance: A Latin word name meaning "spear." Lance Temple is the Outlaw Kid, a gunslinging Old West vigilante.
129. Lester: An Old English name meaning "from Leicester" (a place name). Lester is the comic-canon name sometimes used for Bullseye, Marvel's ruthlessly accurate hitman.
130. Logan: A Scottish Gaelic name meaning "small hollow." Logan is Wolverine's actual first name.
131. Loki: An Old Norse mythological name with a debated meaning. Loki is the God of Mischief, and honestly, that's a personality type as much as a name.
132. Luke: A Greek/Latin name often linked to "light-giving." Luke Cage has unbreakable skin and an even harder moral code.
133. Matt: A Hebrew name, short for Matthew, meaning "gift of God." Matt Murdock is Daredevil.
134. Marc: A Latin name derived from Mars, meaning "warlike." Marc Spector is Moon Knight, avatar of the Egyptian moon god Khonshu. 🌙
135. Miguel: The Spanish form of Michael (Hebrew), meaning "who is like God." Miguel O'Hara is Spider-Man 2099.
136. Namor: Yet another invented Marvel name. Namor is the human-Atlantean king considered one of comics' first antiheroes.
137. Octavius: A Latin name meaning "eighth." Octavius is Doctor Octopus's surname, tentacles and all.
138. Odin: An Old Norse name, the king of the Norse gods. Odin is Thor and Loki's father, ruler of Asgard.
139. Peter: A Greek name meaning "rock" or "stone." Peter Parker and Peter Quill (Star-Lord) prove this name comes in more than one superhero flavor.
140. Pietro: The Italian form of Peter (Greek), meaning "rock." Pietro Maximoff is Quicksilver, the fastest mutant around. ⚡
141. Reed: An Old English nature name from the plant. Reed Richards is Mister Fantastic, the smartest guy in basically every room he's in.
142. Remy: A French name, from the Latin "Remigius," meaning "oarsman." Remy LeBeau is Gambit — Cajun charm, kinetic energy, unbeatable card tricks.
143. Rick: An English nickname, short for Richard, meaning "brave ruler." Rick Jones has been sidekick to both the Hulk and Captain Marvel.
144. Robbie: An English name, short for Robert (Germanic), meaning "bright fame." Robbie Reyes is the Ghost Rider who drives a flaming muscle car.
145. Rocket: An English word name. Rocket is a genetically engineered raccoon who builds weapons and holds grudges.
146. Sam: A Hebrew name, short for Samuel, meaning "God has heard." Sam Wilson (Falcon, now Captain America) and Sam Alexander (Nova) share this easy, classic name.
147. Samson: A Hebrew name meaning "sun" or "man of the sun." Doc Samson is a gamma-powered psychiatrist with fittingly great hair.
148. Scott: A Scottish/English name meaning "from Scotland" or "wanderer." Scott Lang is Ant-Man — a dad first, a hero second.
149. Simon: A Hebrew name meaning "he has heard." Simon Williams is Wonder Man.
150. Stephen: A Greek name meaning "crown." Stephen Strange, Doctor Strange, bends time and reality like it's a party trick.
151. Steve: A Greek name, short for Stephen, meaning "crown." Steve Rogers is Captain America. Do we even need to explain this one?
152. T'Challa: A name created for the comics with no traditional linguistic origin. T'Challa is the Black Panther, king of Wakanda.
153. Thor: An Old Norse name — literally the name of the actual thunder god, long before Marvel got to it. ⚡
154. Tony: A Latin name, short for Anthony, meaning "priceless" or "of inestimable worth." Tony Stark is Iron Man — genius, billionaire, occasionally humble.
155. Ulysses: A Latinized form of Odysseus (Greek), of uncertain meaning. Ulysses Bloodstone is an immortal monster hunter.
156. Vision: An English word name meaning "sight, foresight." Vision is an android built from an Infinity Stone.
157. Wade: An Old English name meaning "at the river crossing." Wade Wilson is Deadpool — chaotic, hilarious, allergic to seriousness.
158. Warren: An Old English name meaning "park keeper." Warren Worthington III is Angel, complete with actual wings.
159. Wendell: A Germanic name meaning "wanderer." Wendell Rand is Danny Rand's father and the one who first found K'un-Lun.
160. Xavier: An Old Spanish name meaning "castle" or "new house." Xavier is Professor X's surname, standing beautifully as its own first name.
161. Yondu: A name created for the comics. Yondu raises Star-Lord and leads the Ravagers.
162. Zuri: A Swahili name meaning "beautiful." Zuri is a Wakandan elder and keeper of Black Panther's traditions.

Gender-neutral Marvel superhero names

Whether you're team surprise or just team "no gendered names, thanks," these picks have you covered.

163. Ajak: A name created for the comics. Ajak is the Eternals' liaison to humanity.
164. Angel: A Greek name meaning "messenger." Warren Worthington's codename doubles as a gorgeous unisex option. 👼
165. Ayo: A Yoruba name meaning "joy." Ayo is second-in-command of the Dora Milaje.
166. Blaze: An English word name. Johnny Blaze is the original Ghost Rider. 🔥
167. Cypher: An English word name meaning "code, puzzle." Doug Ramsey's codename — a mutant who can understand any language.
168. Echo: An English word name. Echo is Maya Lopez's codename — deaf, deadly, and unbeatable.
169. Falcon: An English word name. Falcon is Sam Wilson's codename before (and after) he becomes Captain America.
170. Frost: An English nature word name. Emma Frost's surname works just as well on its own.
171. Havok: An English word name meaning "chaos, destruction." Alex Summers' codename, all about controlling raw energy.
172. Ikaris: Inspired by the Greek myth of Icarus. Ikaris is one of the flight-capable Eternals.
173. Indra: A Sanskrit name, also the king of the Hindu gods. Indra is a young mutant training with the X-Men.
174. Karma: A Sanskrit name meaning "action, destiny." Xi'an Coy Manh's superhero name, built right into the actual word.
175. Kestrel: A French-rooted word for a small falcon. Kestrel is John Wraith's codename, a teleporting member of Team X.
176. Legion: A Latin name meaning "a great number." David Haller's codename — complicated, powerful, unforgettable.
177. Makkari: A name created for the comics. Makkari is the fastest of the Eternals.
178. Nico: A short form of Nicole/Nicholas (Greek), meaning "victory of the people." Nico Minoru is Sister Grimm, a Runaways witch with a literal Staff of One.
179. Nova: A Latin name meaning "new." Sam Alexander's hero name, and also just a gorgeous word for "bright." 🌟
180. Parker: A Middle English surname meaning "park keeper." Parker is Peter Parker's surname, standing well solo.
181. Phoenix: A Greek mythological name tied to a bird reborn from ash. Jean Grey's cosmic alter ego.
182. Puma: A Quechua word meaning "mountain lion." Puma starts as a Spider-Man enemy before becoming an ally.
183. Quake: An English word name meaning "tremor." Daisy Johnson's codename, because she can literally cause earthquakes.
184. Quill: A Germanic-rooted word name for a feather pen. Quill is Peter Quill's surname as Star-Lord.
185. Ronin: A Japanese word meaning "wanderer," referring to a masterless samurai. Ronin has been worn as an alias by both Clint Barton and Maya Lopez.
186. Sable: An English word name for a fur-bearing marten. Silver Sable is a mercenary who's sometimes Spider-Man's ally, sometimes his rival.
187. Sage: An English/French name meaning "wise one" (also the herb). Tessa's codename in the X-Men — wise beyond her years, quite literally.
188. Storm: An English word name meaning "tempest." Ororo Munroe's codename works just as well solo.
189. Wisdom: An English virtue name meaning exactly what it says. Pete Wisdom's surname doubles as a genuinely gorgeous virtue name.

## DC superhero names

Gotham, Themyscira, Atlantis — DC's universe is stacked with names that feel just as at home on a birth certificate as they do on a cape. Here's the full lineup, hero by hero.

DC superhero names for girls

DC's women run cities, kingdoms, and entire dimensions — here are the names to match that energy.

190. Alura: Possibly a play on "allure." Alura is Supergirl's Kryptonian mother.
191. Amanda: A Latin name meaning "worthy of love." Amanda Waller runs the Suicide Squad with an iron fist.
192. Anissa: A variant of Aneesa (Persian), meaning "like true love" or "friendly." Anissa Pierce goes by Thunder, Black Lightning's daughter.
193. Artemis: A Greek name, the goddess of the hunt. Artemis is a Bana-Mighdall Amazon and sometime member of the Justice League. 🏹
194. Ava: A Latin-rooted name, a variant of Eve, meaning "life." Ava Sharpe leads the Legends of Tomorrow.
195. Barbara: A Greek name meaning "foreign woman" or "stranger." Barbara Gordon is Batgirl (and later Oracle).
196. Cassandra: A Greek name meaning "unheeded prophetess." Cassandra Cain is a Batgirl who reads body language better than anyone alive.
197. Chandi: Also the name of a Hindu goddess. Chandi Gupta can summon water and fire as a member of Justice League Europe.
198. Darla: A nickname for Darlene, meaning "dear one." Darla Dudley is part of the Shazam family, powers and all.
199. Diana: A Latin name meaning "divine." Diana Prince is Wonder Woman.
200. Dinah: A Hebrew name meaning "judged" or "vindicated." Dinah Lance is Black Canary, complete with an actual sonic scream. 🎤
201. Donna: An Italian name meaning "lady." Donna Troy is Wonder Girl — loyal, powerful, criminally underrated.
202. Etta: A nickname for Henrietta (Germanic), meaning "home ruler." Etta Candy is Wonder Woman's fiercely loyal best friend.
203. Faora: A name created for the comics. Faora is one of Superman's most formidable Kryptonian adversaries.
204. Harleen: An English name, a feminine form of Harley (Old English, "hare's meadow"). Harleen Quinzel becomes Harley Quinn, chaotic and unforgettable either way.
205. Helena: A Greek name meaning "light" or "torch." Helena Wayne (or Bertinelli), depending on the universe, is Huntress.
206. Imra: Possibly linked to Imran (Hebrew/Arabic), meaning "exalted people." Imra is Saturn Girl, a 30th-century telepath.
207. Jade: An English gemstone name. Jade is the daughter of Green Lantern Alan Scott and has light-based powers of her own. 💚
208. Karen: A Danish name, a form of Katherine (Greek), meaning "pure." Karen Starr is Power Girl — same powers as Superman, twice the attitude.
209. Kara: A Greek/Scandinavian name meaning "pure" or "beloved." Kara Zor-El is Supergirl, Superman's cousin.
210. Kendra: A modern coinage, generally understood to mean "knowledge" or "wise woman." Kendra Saunders is Hawkgirl, reincarnated across centuries with the same fierce spirit.
211. Kory: A shortened form of Koriand'r, a name invented for the comics with no traditional origin. Starfire — warm, powerful, impossible not to love.
212. Lana: A Slavic-rooted nickname, sometimes linked to Helen (Greek). Lana Lang is Superman's childhood friend and occasional love interest.
213. Laurel: A Latin name meaning "laurel tree." Laurel Gand goes by Andromeda in the 30th century — and Laurel Lance is also Black Canary.
214. Lena: A Scandinavian nickname, short for Helena or Magdalena. Lena Luthor is Lex's more sympathetic, science-minded sister.
215. Lillian: A Latin name meaning "lily." Lillian Luthor is Lex and Lena's formidable mother.
216. Lois: A Greek name meaning "most desirable" or "agreeable." Lois Lane is the reporter who got the world's biggest scoop.
217. Lucy: A Latin-rooted nickname for Lucia, meaning "light." Lucy Lane is Lois's fiercely competitive younger sister.
218. Mary: A Hebrew/Latin name meaning "beloved." Mary Marvel is part of the Shazam family, with the same powers as her brother Billy.
219. Mera: A name created for the comics (though it happens to overlap with the Finnish word for "sea," fittingly). Mera is Aquaman's queen.
220. Nubia: Named for the historic African region along the Nile, likely from an Egyptian word for "gold." Nubia is a fellow Amazonian and ally to Wonder Woman.
221. Orchid: An English flower name. Black Orchid is a plant-human hybrid hero with a moody, mysterious edge. 🖤
222. Pamela: An English name meaning "all honey." Pamela Isley is Poison Ivy's real name.
223. Raven: An English nature name from the bird, tied to mystery and wisdom. Raven is a Teen Titan with empathic powers.
224. Selina: A Greek name meaning "moon." Selina Kyle is Catwoman — tracks nicely for a night-prowler. 🌙
225. Sophie: A Greek name meaning "wisdom." Sophie Moore is a member of the Justice Society in the Stargirl universe.
226. Talia: A Hebrew name meaning "dew from heaven." Talia al Ghul is Ra's al Ghul's daughter and Damian Wayne's mother.
227. Terra: A Latin name meaning "earth." Terra is a geokinetic Teen Titan with a complicated legacy.
228. Tula: A name with roots in Latin American, Polish, and Indian traditions, sometimes read as "balance." Tula is Aquagirl, ally to Aquaman.
229. Vixen: An English word originally meaning "female fox." Vixen can channel the powers of any animal that's ever lived. 🦊
230. Zatanna: A name created for the comics with no traditional origin. Zatanna is a stage magician whose spells are actually real magic.
231. Zari: A made-up name for the DC universe. Zari Tomaz is a time-traveling Legend with wind-based powers.

DC superhero names for boys

From Kryptonian royalty to Gotham's most loyal sidekicks, DC's men have serious range — here's every name worth borrowing.

232. Alan: A Celtic name, often translated as "handsome" or "little rock." Alan Scott was the very first Green Lantern.
233. Alfred: A Germanic name meaning "wise counselor." Alfred Pennyworth is Batman's butler, confidant, and moral compass.
234. Andrew: A Greek name meaning "manly, brave." Andrew Bennett is I, Vampire's centuries-old antihero.
235. Atlas: Possibly from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning "to uphold." Atlas is the king of Atlantis in DC Comics.
236. Barry: A Gaelic-rooted nickname, likely from Bartholomew. Barry Allen is the most famous Flash of them all. ⚡
237. Bartholomew: An Aramaic name meaning "son of Talmai." Bartholomew is Barry Allen's full first name.
238. Billy: A Germanic name, short for William, meaning "resolute protector." Billy Batson says one word and turns into Shazam.
239. Calvin: A French name meaning "bald." Calvin Ellis is an alternate-universe Superman who's also President of the United States.
240. Clark: An Old English name meaning "scholar" or "cleric." Clark Kent is, of course, Superman.
241. Damian: A Greek name meaning "to tame" or "to conquer." Damian Wayne is Bruce's son and the fifth Robin.
242. Dick: A Germanic name, short for Richard, meaning "brave ruler." Dick Grayson goes from Robin to Nightwing.
243. Drake: An Old English surname meaning "dragon," also "male duck." Tim Drake's surname works well solo.
244. Eugene: A Greek name meaning "well-born." Eugene Choi rounds out the modern Shazam family.
245. Francisco: The Spanish/Portuguese form of Francis, associated with "free man." Francisco "Cisco" Ramon is Vibe, a Justice League member.
246. Freddy: A Germanic nickname for Frederick, meaning "peaceful ruler." Freddy Freeman is part of the Shazam family.
247. Garth: An Old Norse/English name meaning "garden" or "enclosure." Garth is Aqualad, Aquaman's loyal protégé.
248. Hal: An Old English name, short for Harold, meaning "army ruler." Hal Jordan is the most famous Green Lantern.
249. Hercules: A Greek name meaning "glory of Hera." DC's version of Hercules is based on the mythological demigod.
250. Jackson: An English surname meaning "son of Jack." Jackson Hyde is Aqualad, Aquaman's Atlantean-raised protégé.
251. Jacob: A Hebrew name meaning "supplanter." Jacob Kane is Kate Kane's (Batwoman's) father.
252. Jaime: A Spanish form of James (Hebrew), meaning "supplanter." Jaime Reyes is Blue Beetle.
253. Jason: A Greek name meaning "healer." Jason Todd is the Robin who came back from the dead as the Red Hood.
254. Jay: An English nature name from the bird, also meaning "to rejoice." Jay Garrick is the original, OG Flash.
255. Jefferson: A Middle English surname meaning "Geoffrey's son." Jefferson Pierce is Black Lightning, DC's first Black superhero to headline his own series. ⚡
256. Jimmy: An English nickname for James (Hebrew), meaning "supplanter." Jimmy Olsen is Superman's photographer pal at the Daily Planet.
257. John: A Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious." John Constantine and John Stewart (Green Lantern) both make this name a solid pick.
258. Jonah: A Hebrew name meaning "dove." Jonah Hex is a scarred bounty hunter and antihero of the Old West.
259. Jonathan: A Hebrew name meaning "God has given." Jonathan Crane is the Scarecrow, master of fear toxins.
260. Josiah: A Hebrew name meaning "God has healed." Josiah Power can turn himself into stone.
261. Kent: An Old English/Welsh place name. Kent is Clark Kent's surname, standing strong on its own.
262. Lex: A Greek-rooted nickname for Alexander, meaning "defender of men." Lex Luthor is Superman's brilliant, bald archenemy.
263. Lionel: A Latin name meaning "young lion." Lionel Luthor is Lex's ruthless father.
264. Lucas: A Latin name meaning "light." Lucas Luthor is another member of the sprawling Luthor family tree.
265. Lucius: A Latin name meaning "light." Lucius Fox runs Wayne Enterprises and keeps Batman's tech running.
266. Maxwell: A Scottish name meaning "great stream." Maxwell Lord is a morally gray power player in the DC universe.
267. Orin: An anglicized form of the Old Irish "Odhran," meaning "little dark-haired one." Orin is Aquaman's Atlantean name.
268. Pedro: The Spanish/Portuguese form of Peter (Greek), meaning "rock." Pedro Peña is part of the Shazam family.
269. Ray: A Germanic name, short for Raymond, meaning "wise protector." Ray Palmer is the Atom.
270. Rip: An English nickname, likely for Ripley. Rip Hunter is a time-traveling rogue with the Legends of Tomorrow.
271. Roy: A Gaelic name meaning "red," also linked to the French "roi" (king). Roy Harper is Arsenal.
272. Tim: A Greek name, short for Timothy, meaning "honoring God." Tim Drake is the third Robin, widely considered the best detective of the bunch.
273. Victor: A Latin name meaning "conqueror." Victor Stone is Cyborg — part man, part machine, all heart.
274. Virgil: A name shared with the Roman poet, of uncertain meaning. Virgil Hawkins is Static, controller of magnetic and electric energy.
275. Wally: A Germanic name, short for Walter, meaning "ruler of the army." Wally West becomes the Flash.
276. Zatara: A name created for the comics. Zatara is Zatanna's magician father.

Gender-neutral DC superhero names

Not every hero needs a gendered name to feel iconic — these DC-inspired picks work for absolutely anyone.

277. Argent: A French/Latin name meaning "silver." Argent is a Teen Titan.
278. Arrow: An English word name. Arrow nods to Green Arrow's whole vibe without spelling it out. 🏹
279. Brin: A Welsh-rooted name (more commonly Bryn), meaning "hill." Brin Londo is Timber Wolf, a 30th-century hero.
280. Canary: An English word name from the bird. Black Canary's whole codename works beautifully solo. 🎤
281. Cloud: An Old English word name. Cloud 9's power is summoning a gas cloud to ride on. ☁️
282. Flash: An English word name. Flash nods to the entire Allen/Garrick/West speedster legacy at once. ⚡
283. Harley: An Old English name meaning "hare's meadow." Harley Quinn started as the Joker's sidekick and became a full antihero.
284. Jet: A Latin-rooted word meaning "to throw," or a spurt of liquid/gas. Jet is Celia Windward's superhero alias, powered by the Guardians of the Universe.
285. Jordan: A Hebrew name meaning "to go down" or "flow down." Jordan is Hal Jordan's surname as the Green Lantern.
286. Kyle: A Scottish surname from a Gaelic word meaning "narrow" or "strait." Kyle Rayner is one of the many Green Lanterns.
287. Lane: An English name meaning "narrow road." Lane is Lois Lane's surname.
288. Orion: Named for the constellation and Greek mythological hunter. Orion is a New God with superhuman abilities.
289. Robin: An English nature name from the bird. Whether it's Dick, Jason, Tim, or Damian, it works beautifully standalone.
290. Quinn: An Irish surname meaning "descendant of Conn." Quinn is Harley's surname, works beautifully solo.
291. Sojourner: A French-rooted word meaning "temporary resident." Sojourner "Jo" Mullein is yet another hero to hold the Green Lantern title.
292. Tempest: An English word name meaning "storm." Tempest is Aqualad's grown-up superhero identity.
293. Vox: A Latin word meaning "voice." Vox is Mal Duncan's Teen Titans alias, generating sonic blasts.

Other superhero names for girls

Beyond Marvel and DC, these women hold their own — from reality-benders to fire-starters to the ones just trying to keep everyone alive.

294. Aiko: A Japanese name meaning "beloved child." Aiko Miyazaki is Honey Lemon in Big Hero 6.
295. Allison: A Germanic/French name, a form of Alice, meaning "noble kind." Allison Hargreeves from Umbrella Academy can bend reality just by saying "I heard a rumor…"
296. Amber: An English gemstone name meaning "fossilized resin." Amber Bennett is Mark Grayson's girlfriend in Invincible.
297. Annie: A Hebrew name, short for Ann/Anna, meaning "grace." Annie January is Starlight in The Boys.
298. April: A Latin-rooted month name linked to "to open," as in spring blooming. April O'Neil from TMNT is the reporter who keeps the whole gang grounded.
299. Blossom: An English nature name. Blossom is the bossy, brainy leader of the Powerpuff Girls. 🌸
300. Bubbles: An English word name. Bubbles is the sweet, chatty Powerpuff Girl with a surprisingly ferocious streak.
301. Debbie: A Hebrew name, short for Deborah, meaning "bee." Debbie Grayson holds down the Invincible family while secrets pile up around her.
302. Buttercup: An English flower name. Buttercup is the toughest Powerpuff Girl of the trio.
303. Darna: Darna is a beloved Filipina superhero, often called the "Philippines' Wonder Woman."
304. Eve: A Hebrew name meaning "life" or "living one." Samantha, aka Atom Eve, can transmute matter in Invincible.
305. Fantomah: Possibly inspired by "phantom." Fantomah is considered one of the earliest female superheroes, debuting in 1940.
306. Helen: A Greek name meaning "light" or "shining." Helen Parr is Elastigirl, the stretchy matriarch of The Incredibles.
307. Kimiko: A Japanese name generally meaning "child without equal" or "noble child" (meaning varies by kanji). Kimiko Miyashiro, "The Female," is one of The Boys' most complex characters.
308. Liz: A Hebrew name, short for Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath." Liz Sherman from Hellboy controls fire with devastating force. 🔥
309. Maeve: An Irish name meaning "she who intoxicates." Queen Maeve from The Boys is strong, weary, and one of the show's most human characters.
310. Samantha: A feminine form of Samuel (Hebrew), meaning "God has heard." Samantha Wilkins is Atom Eve's full first name in Invincible.
311. Sara: A Hebrew name meaning "princess." Sara Pezzini wields the Witchblade in the Top Cow universe.
312. Vanya: A Russian name, a form of Ivan (Hebrew), meaning "God is gracious." Vanya Hargreeves turns out to be the most powerful sibling in Umbrella Academy.
313. Violet: An English botanical name. Violet Parr is the teenage superhero from The Incredibles who can turn invisible and throw up force fields. 💜

## Other superhero names for boys

TMNT, Invincible, The Boys, and beyond — these names come with just as much attitude as their Marvel and DC counterparts.

314. Abe: A Hebrew name, short for Abraham, meaning "father of many." Abe Sapien is Hellboy's amphibious, deeply thoughtful teammate.
315. Al: A Germanic name, short for Albert or Alan, meaning "noble." Al Simmons is Spawn's real name before he becomes Image Comics' most iconic antihero.
316. Casey: An Irish name meaning "vigilant" or "watchful." Casey Jones from TMNT fights crime with a hockey mask and pure attitude.
317. Cecil: A Latin name meaning "blind" (from Caecilius). Cecil Stedman runs the Global Defense Agency in Invincible.
318. Dash: Short for Dashiell, possibly anglicized from a French surname. Dash Parr is the speedster kid from The Incredibles. 💨
319. Dhruva: A Sanskrit name meaning "unshakeable" or "immovable." Dhruva Mehra is a beloved Indian superhero from the Raj Comics universe.
320. Diego: A Spanish form of James/Santiago (Hebrew), meaning "supplanter." Diego Hargreeves, aka The Kraken, is Umbrella Academy's tough-guy sibling.
321. Donatello: An Italian name meaning "gift of God." Donatello does machines, as any TMNT fan will tell you.
322. Hiro: A Japanese name meaning "abundant" or "generous." Hiro Hamada is the robotics prodigy behind Big Hero 6.
323. Hughie: A Germanic name, short for Hugh, meaning "mind" or "spirit." Hughie Campbell is the reluctant heart of The Boys.
324. Klaus: A Germanic name, short for Nicholas, meaning "victory of the people." Klaus Hargreeves talks to the dead and somehow makes it funny.
325. Leonardo: An Italian name meaning "brave lion." Leonardo leads the Turtles, katanas and all.
326. Luther: A Germanic name meaning "army of the people." Luther Hargreeves, aka Spaceboy, is the oldest Umbrella Academy sibling.
327. Malcolm: A Scottish Gaelic name meaning "servant of Columba." Malcolm Dragon carries on his father's legacy in the Savage Dragon universe.
328. Mark: A Latin name, likely linked to Mars, meaning "warlike." Mark Grayson is Invincible himself.
329. Michelangelo: An Italian name meaning "who is like God" combined with "angel." Michelangelo is the fun-loving Turtle who somehow still gets the job done.
330. Nolan: An Irish Gaelic name meaning "descendant of a champion." Nolan Grayson is Omni-Man in Invincible — a name with major plot-twist energy if you know, you know.
331. Raphael: A Hebrew name meaning "God has healed." Raphael is the hot-headed Turtle with a soft spot underneath.
332. Ryan: An Irish Gaelic name meaning "little king." Ryan is Homelander's son in The Boys, trying to navigate an impossible legacy.

Other gender-neutral superhero names

A handful more picks that skip the gender box entirely, pulled from some of comics' most underrated universes.

333. Ace: A Latin-rooted name meaning "unity." Ace nods to the classic Ace Comics era and works as a sleek standalone pick.
334. Atom: A Greek-rooted word name meaning "indivisible." A nod to Atom Eve from Invincible.
335. Astro: A Greek word meaning "star." Astro Boy is the first Japanese manga superhero.
336. Kit: A nickname for Christopher, with no fixed meaning of its own. Kit Walker is the Phantom, the original "ghost who walks."
337. Rider: Ghost Rider and Phantom Rider both make this name feel right at home.
338. Sparrow: A nod to the Sparrow Academy from Umbrella Academy.
339. Zenith: A French-rooted word meaning "high point." Zenith is a telepathic flying hero from a British sci-fi comic series.

Whatever name you land on — a stealthy Oliver, a full-send Valkyrie, or something straight out of the Umbrella Academy — you're basically already raising a tiny superhero. That's kind of the whole point. 🦸

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