Names that mean men

Naming your baby can be a difficult task. The meaning behind the name you choose will give them clues about who they are, and it's important to find one that fits. The following list will provide you with some great options that have the word Men in their meaning.

1. Boy names that mean men


  1. Aamozgar The name Aamozgar is of Arabic origin and means "Teacher, mentor, teacher".
  2. Abhaar The name Abhaar is of Arabic origin and means "Seas, Oceans, Noble and Great Men".
  3. Agamemnon The name Agamemnon is of Greek origin and means "Possibly meaning 'very steadfast' in Greek. In Greek mythology he was the brother of Menelaus and he led the Greek expedition to Troy to recover his brother's wife Helen. After the Trojan War Agamemnon was killed by his wife Clytemnestra.".
  4. Ahsa The name Ahsa is of Arabic origin and means "Strong, Valiant Men".
  5. Akfash The name Akfash is of Arabic origin and means "There have been several men of this name, there were three grammarians of this name in the 8th / 9th century".
  6. Akhfash The name Akhfash is of Urdu origin and means "There have been several men of this name; there were grammarians of this name in the 8th / 9th century".
  7. Alcander The name Alcander is of Greek origin and means "Protector of men. Defender of humankind.".
  8. Alecander The name Alecander is of Greek origin and means "Protector of men. Defender of humankind.".
  9. Alecksander The name Alecksander is of Greek origin and means "Protector of men. Defender of humankind.".
  10. Aleckxander The name Aleckxander is of Greek origin and means "Protector of men. Defender of humankind.".
  11. Alecsader The name Alecsader is of Greek origin and means "Protector of men. Defender of humankind.".
  12. Alecxander The name Alecxander is of Greek origin and means "Protector of men. Defender of humankind.".
  13. Aleczi The name Aleczi is of Greek origin and means "Protector of men. Defender of humankind.".
  14. Aleister The name Aleister is of Greek origin and means "Protector of men. Defender of humankind.".
  15. Alejandro The name Alejandro is of Spanish origin and means "Protector of men. Defender of humankind.".
  16. Alekos The name Alekos is of Greek origin and means "Diminutive of Alexander: Defender of men, protector of mankind.".
  17. Aleksajender The name Aleksajender is of Slavic origin and means "Protector of men. Defender of humankind.".
  18. Aleksandar The name Aleksandar is of English origin and means "Defending men".
  19. Aleksander The name Aleksander is of Ukrainian origin and means "Protector of men. Defender of humankind.".
  20. Aleksandr The name Aleksandr is of Russian origin and means "Protector of men. Defender of humankind.".
  21. Aleksandur The name Aleksandur is of Greek origin and means "Defender of men, man-defending.".
  22. Aleksei The name Aleksei is of Russian origin and means "Protector of men. Defender of humankind.".
  23. Aleksy The name Aleksy is of Polish origin and means "Protector of men. Defender of humankind.".
  24. Alessander The name Alessander is of Greek origin and means "Protector of men. Defender of humankind.".
  25. Alexandras The name Alexandras is of Greek origin and means "Defender of men, man-defending.".
  26. Alexandros The name Alexandros is of Greek origin and means "Defender of men, man-defending.".
  27. Alexandrukas The name Alexandrukas is of Greek origin and means "Defender of men, man-defending.".
  28. Alexei The name Alexei is of Russian origin and means "Defender of men, man-defending.".
  29. Alexius The name Alexius is of Greek origin and means "Protector of men. Defender of humankind.".
  30. Alexxzander The name Alexxzander is of Greek origin and means "Protector of men. Defender of humankind.".
  31. Alexzander The name Alexzander is of Contemporary origin and means "Protector of men. Defender of humankind.".
  32. Algie The name Algie is of French origin and means "Diminutive of Algernon: With whiskers, bearded. In Norman times, when most men were clean-shaven, this nickname was given two mustache-wearing companions of William the Conqueror.".
  33. Algy The name Algy is of French origin and means "Diminutive of Algernon: With whiskers, bearded. In Norman times, when most men were clean-shaven, this nickname was given two mustache-wearing companions of William the Conqueror.".
  34. Alik The name Alik is of Greek origin and means "Diminutive of Alexander: Defender of men, protector of mankind.".
  35. Alisander The name Alisander is of Greek origin and means "Protector of men. Defender of humankind.".
  36. Alisandre The name Alisandre is of Greek origin and means "Protector of men. Defender of humankind.".
  37. Alisaunder The name Alisaunder is of Greek origin and means "Protector of men. Defender of humankind.".
  38. Alixsander The name Alixsander is of Greek origin and means "Protector of men. Defender of humankind.".
  39. Alixzander The name Alixzander is of Greek origin and means "Protector of men. Defender of humankind.".
  40. Alyosha The name Alyosha is of Russian origin and means "Defender of men, man-defending.".
  41. Alyoshenka The name Alyoshenka is of Russian origin and means "Defender of men, man-defending.".
  42. Alyxxander The name Alyxxander is of Greek origin and means "Protector of men. Defender of humankind.".
  43. Alyxxsander The name Alyxxsander is of Greek origin and means "Protector of men. Defender of humankind.".
  44. Angelino The name Angelino is of Spanish origin and means "Messenger. Biblical name for spirit messengers God sends men.".
  45. Anynnawg The name Anynnawg is of Welsh origin and means "Legendary son of Menw.".
  46. Atreo The name Atreo is of Spanish origin and means "the Greek Atreus, a name of uncertain derivation The name is borne in Greek mythology by a son of Pelops and Ilippodamia. Atreus was a king of Argos and Mycenae and father of Agamemnon and Menelaus. The tragic fate of the family was the basis for many classical tragedies".
  47. Avim The name Avim is of Biblical origin and means "Wicked or perverse men".
  48. Baithazar The name Baithazar is of Greek origin and means "Protect the king. The Greek form of the Old Testament Bel-shazzar, referring to the Babylonian god Bel. One of the Magi mentioned in Matthew's story of the Na-tivity was Balthasar.".
  49. Balian The name Balian is of Turkish origin and means "It mens Master or lord. It was the name of a noble crusader in the kingdom of Jerusalem in the 12th century".
  50. Bujra The name Bujra is of Persian origin and means "Son of Dazgaraspa As Mentioned In The Farvardin Yasht".
  51. Dadgayadoh The name Dadgayadoh is of Native American origin and means "Seneca name meaning gambling men.".
  52. Elpenor The name Elpenor is of Greek origin and means "One of Odysseus's men".
  53. Faqeer The name Faqeer is of Muslim origin and means "Variant of Faqir: Poor. Sufi mendicant.".
  54. Faqir The name Faqir is of Muslim origin and means "Poor. Sufi mendicant.".
  55. Fastyar The name Fastyar is of Hindi origin and means "Commander of 1000 Men".
  56. Fekitoa The name Fekitoa is of Polynesian origin and means "Gathering of two men.".
  57. Fuyum The name Fuyum is of Arabic origin and means "Strong Men".
  58. Gaevani The name Gaevani is of Persian origin and means "Son of Vohunemah As Mentioned In The Farvardin Yasht".
  59. Garagar The name Garagar is of Persian origin and means "Creator of Men".
  60. Gwyddawg The name Gwyddawg is of Welsh origin and means "Legendary son of Menestyr.".
  61. Hadrami The name Hadrami is of Urdu origin and means "There have been notable men with this name, for isntance, (i) Abdullah ibn-Abi Ishaq, a Quran reciter of Basrah".
  62. Hirbad The name Hirbad is of Arabic origin and means "Teacher, mentor".
  63. Hunain The name Hunain is of Arabic origin and means "Hunain is the name of a battle mentioned in the Quran".
  64. Iim The name Iim is of Biblical origin and means "Heaps of Hebrews, or of angry men".
  65. Isander The name Isander is of Greek origin and means "protector of men. Freedom maker.".
  66. Janaav The name Janaav is of Hindi origin and means "Defender of men".
  67. Janamitra The name Janamitra is of Hindi origin and means "Friend of Men".
  68. Janav The name Janav is of Hindi origin and means "Defender of men, Protecting men".
  69. Janeesh The name Janeesh is of Hindi origin and means "Lord of men leader, Master of men".
  70. Janesvara The name Janesvara is of Hindi origin and means "God of Men".
  71. Jawabir The name Jawabir is of Arabic origin and means "One who mends broken things (especially broken bones), one takes care of an orphan’s needs".
  72. Jibraeel The name Jibraeel is of Arabic origin and means "To fix, to mend".
  73. Jibriyal The name Jibriyal is of Arabic origin and means "To fix, to mend".
  74. Kuhaan The name Kuhaan is of Hindi origin and means "Well Organised Men".
  75. Mahaveer The name Mahaveer is of Hindi origin and means "Most courageous among men, Most courageous among men".
  76. Maji The name Maji is of Hindi origin and means "Boat Men, Navik".
  77. Manavendra The name Manavendra is of Hindi origin and means "King among men".
  78. Manchapora The name Manchapora is of Hindi origin and means "King Among Men".
  79. Manvendra The name Manvendra is of Hindi origin and means "King among men".
  80. Manwendra The name Manwendra is of Hindi origin and means "King among men".
  81. Mazkur The name Mazkur is of Arabic origin and means "Remembered, mentioned, one who is spoken about and praised among people".
  82. Menenius The name Menenius is of Shakespearean origin and means "The Tragedy of Coriolanus.' Menenius Agrippa, friend to Coriolanus.".
  83. Mijbar The name Mijbar is of Arabic origin and means "One who mends and improves things, such as a person who mends the relationships between people, or a person who mends a broken object".
  84. Mlron The name Mlron is of Polish origin and means "Polish form of the Greek Myron, a name de-rived from myron myrrh, a fragrant resin used in making incense and perfume The name is said to have been taken up by early Christians because of the gift of myrrh made to the Christ child by the Wise Men".
  85. Murabbi The name Murabbi is of Arabic origin and means "Trainer, mentor, coach".
  86. Musmil The name Musmil is of Arabic origin and means "One who mends relationships between people".
  87. Naren The name Naren is of Indian origin and means "The best among all men".
  88. Narendar The name Narendar is of Hindi origin and means "Leader of all human beings, King of men, The king".
  89. Narender The name Narender is of Hindi origin and means "Leader of all human beings, King of men, The king".
  90. Narendra The name Narendra is of Indian origin and means "King of men".
  91. Narendran The name Narendran is of Hindi origin and means "Narendra means king / god of men naran=humans, Men indiran=god / king".
  92. Narinder The name Narinder is of Hindi origin and means "Leader of all human beings, King of men, The king".
  93. Narottam The name Narottam is of Indian origin and means "Best among men".
  94. Narrottam The name Narrottam is of Hindi origin and means "Best Among Men".
  95. Narsimha The name Narsimha is of Indian origin and means "Lion among men".
  96. Narthanarajan The name Narthanarajan is of Hindi origin and means "Lion Among Men".
  97. Narun The name Narun is of Hindi origin and means "Leader of men".
  98. Naruna The name Naruna is of Hindi origin and means "Leader of men".
  99. Nashier The name Nashier is of Hindi origin and means "Leader of Men".
  100. Nridev The name Nridev is of Hindi origin and means "King amongst men".
  101. Nrigatam The name Nrigatam is of Hindi origin and means "Strongest Among Men".
  102. Petalesharo The name Petalesharo is of North American Indian origin and means "Man chief, chief of men. Pawnee. Petalesharo was the name of a chief known for putting a stop to the Sacrifice to the Morning Star".
  103. Philomenos The name Philomenos is of Greek origin and means "Compound name composed of the elements philos loving and menos strength: hence, lover of strength".
  104. Purshottam The name Purshottam is of Hindi origin and means "Lord Vishnu, Best among men".
  105. Rabait The name Rabait is of Arabic origin and means "Dervish, Religious Mendicant".
  106. Raees The name Raees is of Arabic origin and means "President, boss, leader, master, the best man among A group of men".
  107. Ruqaihan The name Ruqaihan is of Arabic origin and means "Earner, mender, fixer".
  108. Shebam The name Shebam is of Biblical origin and means "Compassing about, old men".
  109. Sherani The name Sherani is of Arabic origin and means "Long Hair Men".
  110. Urdahav The name Urdahav is of Hindi origin and means "Broad mentality".
  111. Vahinar The name Vahinar is of Hindi origin and means "Drawn by Men".
  112. Veerendra The name Veerendra is of Hindi origin and means "Lord of courageous men, Brave lord".
  113. Zekia The name Zekia is of Arabic origin and means "Allah Abundant Mentions To".
  114. Zikr The name Zikr is of Arabic origin and means "Another name for the quran, reminder, mention".
  115. Zulqarnayn The name Zulqarnayn is of Arabic origin and means "Owner of the two horns i.e. world conqueror, epithet of a just king mentioned in the Quran".

2. Girl names that mean men


  1. Aadarsha The name Aadarsha is of Hindi origin and means "Idol, Mentor, With An ideology".
  2. Andromeda The name Andromeda is of Latin origin and means "Ruler of men. According to Greek mythology, Andromeda married Perseus, who had saved her from Medusa, a monster of the sea. Andromeda was said to be an Aethiopian (meaning African) princess. Ancient Aethiopians considered Perseus and Andromeda the ".
  3. Carinen The name Carinen is of Hebrew origin and means "Variant of Carmel: Garden or vinyard. Famous bearer: the name of a mountain in Isreal. The Carmelite order of mendicant friars was founded in the 12th century on Mount Carmel.".
  4. Carnela The name Carnela is of Hebrew origin and means "Variant of Carmel: Garden or vinyard. Famous bearer: the name of a mountain in Isreal. The Carmelite order of mendicant friars was founded in the 12th century on Mount Carmel.".
  5. Dympna The name Dympna is of Irish origin and means "Patron saint of the mentally ill".
  6. Hadahid The name Hadahid is of Arabic origin and means "Hoopoes, the plural of Hudhud (hoopoe ), which is a colorful bird mentioned in the Quran in the story of Prophet Sulaiman (Solomon son of David), peace be upon him".
  7. Jabrah The name Jabrah is of Arabic origin and means "To fix, to mend".
  8. Janeshtha The name Janeshtha is of Hindi origin and means "Desired by Men".
  9. Janhitha The name Janhitha is of Hindi origin and means "One who thinks of the welfare of men".
  10. Maazah The name Maazah is of Arabic origin and means "Of others, there would have been demolished monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques in which the name of Allah is much mentioned".
  11. Maslama The name Maslama is of Arabic origin and means "Indirectly Mentioned".
  12. Orma The name Orma is of African origin and means "Free Men".
  13. Phllomfene The name Phllomfene is of French origin and means "French form of Philomena, a feminine form of the Latin Philomenus, which is from the Greek Philomenes, a compound name composed of the elements philein to love and menos strength: hence, lover of strength".
  14. Rasiyah The name Rasiyah is of Arabic origin and means "One who fixes and mends relationships between people".
  15. Sjofn The name Sjofn is of Scandinavian origin and means "From the Old Norse sjafni love The name is borne in Norse mythology by an attendant of Frigg, a goddess whose duty was to kindle love between men and women".
  16. Tasmia The name Tasmia is of Urdu origin and means "To Mention the Name of Allah, To Say Bismillah, To Name, Name".
  17. Tazkeer The name Tazkeer is of Arabic origin and means "Men".
  18. Wasfia The name Wasfia is of Arabic origin and means "Worthy of praise, worthy of mention".

3. Unisex names that mean men


  1. Alandair The name Alandair is of Greek origin and means "Variant of Alexander: Defender of men. Alexander the Great was a 4th century Macedonian king for whom the Egyptian city of Alexandria is named. Eight popes and three Russian emperors have been named Alexander.".
  2. Alix The name Alix is of Greek origin and means "Defender of men, man-defending. Noble. See Alexandra. ".
  3. Haldis The name Haldis is of Teutonic origin and means "Stone Spirit, alternate menaing(Norse - Female) Firm Helper".