85 Baby Names Meaning 'Champion'

A champion is associated with great strength and determination. Baby names that mean ‘champion’ capture the incredible winning spirit of a victor. Found in several cultures and languages across the globe, these names inspire children to develop great self-confidence. They may grow up with a sense of resilience to overcome all challenges in life. Parents may also choose these names for their children to instill a positive attitude and optimism toward life. Growing up, children with such names may inspire others to perform better and face life with a smile.

One of the most well-known names with this meaning is Nicholas. Known worldwide and used liberally in English-speaking countries, this name is associated with Saint Nicholas and is the basis of Santa Claus. This name has Greek origins and means ‘victory of the people.’ It gave birth to several other names, such as Nichola, Nicola, Nicole, and Nicolasa. The name Victor also means ‘champion.’ It has other meanings, such as ‘victor’ and ‘conqueror.’ Derived from Latin, it was a common name among the Romans. Now, it is used in several contemporary languages, such as English, French, Portuguese, Romanian, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian.

Other languages also have several names that mean ‘champion.’ The Arabic names Faiz and Ghalib, the Irish names Anluan and Harumu in Japanese, Meshindi in Zulu, and Gurfateh and Manjeet in Punjabi are all examples of the varied occurrence of such names. Even mythology has contributed to these names. The name Nike, which is derived from Greek mythology, is the goddess of victory. Moreover, Andraste from Celtic mythology, Bahram from Persian mythology, Gwythyr from Welsh mythology, Sieglinde from Germanic mythology, Vahagn from Armenian mythology, and Sigmund from Norse mythology are a few of them.

Parents may choose names that mean ‘champion’ for several reasons. These names are part of a trend that will never wane.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Nolan		Boy	Champion; Famous; Loud; Descendant of Nuallán
Ali		Boy	Elevated; High; Superior; Noble; Champion
Kendrick		Boy	Royal ruler; Bold Power; Chief hero; Greatest champion
Nia		Girl	Goal; Determination; Purpose; Bright; Female champion; Priceless; Luck
Aleah		Girl	Rising; Height; Exalted; Champion
Neil		Boy	Champion; Cloud; Passion; VIctory
Nelson		Boy	Son of Neil; The son of Nell; Cloud; Champion
Niklaus		Boy	Victory of the people; Conqueror of the people; People's champion
Nile		Boy	Fury; Passion; Cloud; Hero; Victory of the people; River; Champion
Neal		Boy	Cloud; Passionate; Victory; Honour; Champion
Neel		Boy	River; Blue; Cloud; Horn; Champion
Karleigh		Girl	Free woman; Protected; Champion
Niall		Boy	Champion; Hero; Passionate; Cloud
Nyle		Boy	Champion or hero; Fury or passion; Cloud
Nolen		Boy	Famous; Loud; Champion
Kendric		Boy	Bold power; Royal power; Chief hero; Greatest champion
Nolyn		Unisex	Noble one; Champion; Famous
Noland		Boy	Champion; Famous; Descendant of Nuallán
Nyles		Boy	Champion or hero; Fury or passion; Cloud
Curren		Unisex	Hero; Champion; Dagger; Spear
Art		Boy	Bear; Bear-like; Bold; Strong man; A Champion
Roark		Boy	Red hero; Red champion
Rooney		Boy	Descendant of Ruanadh; Champion
Neila		Girl	Champion; Cloud; Attainer
Neilan		Boy	Champion; Cloud; Passion; VIctory
Brynn		Boy	Hill; Mound; Bright; Fair-haired; Champion
Kenda		Girl	Child of clear, cool water; Greatest champion
Roarke		Boy	Famous ruler; Mighty; Kingly; Champion
Antar		Boy	Brave; Bold; Champion; Strong; Famous warrior
Neala		Girl	Cloud; Passionate; Victory; Honour; Champion
Nealon		Boy	Descendant of Niallán; Champion
Rorke		Boy	Champion; Illustrious; Mighty
Nil		Boy	Cloud; Champion; From the Nile river
Neeson		Unisex	Son of Naois; Son of the champion
Nyel		Unisex	Champion
Bahram		Boy	Victory against resistance; Champion
Campion		Boy	Champion; Winner
Gabor		Boy	God is my strong man; Man of God; Champion of God
Gannicus		Girl	Warrior or Champion
Kindra		Girl	Handsome; Beautiful; Good; Greatest champion; Royal power; Bold power; Chief hero
Kemp		Boy	Warrior; Champion; Soldier
Kendria		Girl	Greatest champion; Wise ruler
Nial		Boy	Champion; Cloud; Passionate
Kandra		Girl	Royal power; Chief hero; Greatest champion
Nelda		Girl	Torch; Shining light; Sun ray; From the alder trees; Champion;
Neelie		Girl	Champion; Cloud; Passionate; Horn
Lakendra		Girl	Greatest Champion
Kinna		Girl	Descendant of Cionaoth; Greatest champion
Niela		Unisex	Champion; Passionate
Jodha		Boy	Brave Warrior; Fighter; Soldier; Champion; Learned
Kenrik		Boy	High summit; Greatest champion; Royal ruler; Son of Harry; Royal chieftain
Batal		Boy	Brave; Hero; Champion
Carlys		Girl	A little champion of freedom
Carolan		Boy	A boy champion
Carolann		Boy	Little champion
Carrole		Boy	He is a champion
Carrolyn		Girl	She is a champion of men
Cearney		Boy	A victorious champion
Dooley		Boy	Descendant of Dubhlaoch; Black warrior; Pale champion
Gabriello		Boy	A champion of God
Geashna		Girl	Refers to an overcomer; Winner; Champion
Gerodi		Boy	Refers to mountain or champion
Hamshad		Boy	Always victorious; Champion
Hellain		Girl	Victorious; Champion
Jayadhar		Boy	Champion of a battle or game
Jaypal		Boy	Resembles the champion or overcomer or conqueror
Karling		Boy	Little champion
Karolus		Boy	Champion; Strong
Kempe		Boy	Champion; Athlete
Kenrich		Boy	Royal ruler, A great champion
Neale		Girl	Champion
Neill		Girl	Fury; Passion; Hero; Cloud; Victory; Champion
Nelsen		Boy	The born son of the victor (the champion)
Nicoletta		Girl	People's champion; People's victory
Nicolo		Girl	People's victory; People's champion
Nieholas		Boy	A champion among all
Niel		Unisex	Victory; Champion; God is my judge; God has given
Nilini		Girl	The winner or champion of the Kuru race
Nishwan		Girl	A champion from heaven
Ohthere		Boy	A true champion; One who is a champ or ahead of all
Ohtli		Unisex	A person who is a champion; Son of Neil
Olcay		Unisex	Champion; Conqueror; Leader; Victor
Prasenjit		Boy	Champion
Sigilwig		Girl	A woman who is a Champion
Gazi		Unisex	Appeal for help; Warrior; Conqueror; Champion