Strong baby names

Some parents want a name that carries weight. These ONS 2024 top-50 names have meanings rooted in strength, leadership or battle, so the sense matches the sound. Out of the ONS 2024 top 50, 5 names fit this theme, led by Arthur at number 4 in the boys' list. Every name here links to its own page with the full ONS rank, the number of babies given it, and a note on its meaning. The popularity figures are the real Office for National Statistics figures for 2024 in England and Wales; which names belong to the theme is our editorial selection from the official top 50.

Girls' names

Boys' names

Selected by us from the ONS 2024 top 50 where the widely attested meaning relates to strength, leadership or battle. Meanings are general etymology; popularity figures are the real ONS counts. Accessed 2026-06-14.

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### Strong baby names in the ONS 2024 top 50

| Rank | Name | Sex | Babies (2024) |
| ---: | --- | --- | ---: |
| 4 | Arthur | boy | 3,368 |
| 5 | Leo | boy | 3,324 |
| 31 | Matilda | girl | 1,220 |
| 36 | Alexander | boy | 1,365 |
| 44 | Max | boy | 1,140 |

Source: ONS Baby names in England and Wales, 2024 edition. Released 2025-07-31. Accessed 2026-06-14. Theme membership is BabyData editorial selection from the ONS top 50.

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Last reviewed: 12 June 2026