Baby Names

Discover 100 Superhero Baby Names That Will Make Your Little One Stand Out

Published on October 25, 2024

Fact checked by Karen Cilli

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Assigning a superhero moniker to your little one is a fun way to incorporate your love of comic books and superhero movies into your family life. After all, how adorable will it be to have a Dash running around the playground, or a Harley duking it out on the Tae Kwon Do mat?

There's all sorts of great superhero names for babies to choose from, which gives you lots of flexibility. Classic names like Max, Miles, and Natalia all have a place in superhero lore. Or, you could assign your baby a more unique name like Blade, Neo, or Vixen.

If you're still undecided, check out our comprehensive list of superhero baby names below. Up, up and away!

Top Ten Superhero Baby Names

We’ll begin our list with a closer look at the top ten superhero names. Let these monikers serve as your jumping off point or find the name of your dreams here. Either way, these great names are popular, they sound great, and they’re steeped in superhero style.

Max

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Greatest
Why it’s a top Superhero name: Short and sweet, this simple moniker is the name of Flash’s biggest ally in Marvel Comics.

Sage

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Wise; Prophet
Why it’s a top Superhero name: This cute name is trendy thanks to its hippie vibe, but it’s also the name of a Marvel comics character with a superhuman, computer-like mind.

Harley

Origin: British
Meaning: Hare’s meadow
Alternative Spellings & Variations: Harlee, Harli
Why it’s a top Superhero name: It’s the name of the beautiful anti-hero in Batman.

Miles

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Soldier
Alternative Spellings & Variations: Myles
Why it’s a top Superhero name: It’s the name of the main character in the animated Spiderman movie series: Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse

Quinn

Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: Chief/Wisdom
Alternative Spellings & Variations: Quin
Why it’s a top Superhero name: It’s Harley Quinn’s last name, and it’s a popular choice for little girls today, ranking #85.

Peter

Origin: Greek or Latin
Meaning: Rock
Why it’s a top Superhero name: The unassuming Peter Parker is an all-time favorite superhero.

Damian

Origin: Greek
Meaning: To tame or subdue
Why it’s a top Superhero name: DC Comics character Damian Wayne is Batman’s son. What could be cooler than that?

Logan

Origin: Scottish/Gaelic
Meaning: Little hollow
Why it’s a top Superhero name: Logan is the name of Wolverine in the Marvel series

Wanda

Origin: German
Meaning: Wanderer
Why it’s a top Superhero name: Wanda is the name of Marvel Comics’ Scarlet Witch. As a girl name, it’s no longer very popular, but has a chic, throw-back vibe to it.

Banner

Origin: Old French
Meaning: Flag bearer
Why it’s a top Superhero name: This adorable boy name has seen a dramatic increase in popularity since 2005, and it’s the last name of the Incredible Hulk, Bruce Banner.

Cool Superhero Baby Names

There’s (literally) nothing cooler than a superhero, so it should come as no surprise that we’ve snagged a bunch of names to include in our list of cool superhero baby names for both boys and girls. While there are a few traditional names on these lists, like Luke, Natasha, and Jordan, most of these names are a bit more avant-garde. Your little one is sure to be the coolest with one of these names.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Aurora	Ace
Azula	Bruce
Blossom	Brin
Buttercup	Drax
Kamala	Gamora
Kar	Jordan
Luna	Kyle
Mera	Luke
Mercedes	Lucius
Natasha	Maverick
Sooraya	Namor
Selina	Neo
Tessa	Nolan
Tula	Orin
Vixen	Remy

Powerful Superhero Baby Names

Pow! Boom! Shazam! Looking for an unforgettable name for your baby? Try one of these powerful superhero baby names. Give your baby the gift of strength when you use one of these striking names. After all, a little one with a name like Valkyrie, Raven, or Justice isn’t likely to be a shrinking violet.

Girl Names	Boy Names
Cecilia	Bear
Clea	Flash
Indra	Grant
Janet	Hurricane
Jubilee	Iron
Justice	Loki
Karma	Odin
Lorna	Tempest
Mera	Thor
Nova	Titan
Ramonda	Valkyrie
Raven	Victor
Scarlet	Virgil
Sersi	Ulysses
Zatanna	Wolf