17 Fierce Comic Book-Inspired Boy Names

Dating back to the 18th century, comic books have stood the test of time — and for good reason. Comic books are full of heroes who fight crime and do good in their community. Their stars are downright selfless and totally admirable. Aren't those qualities that we want in our baby boys? Definitely.

That's why we gathered up 17 strong, handsome baby boy names inspired by comic book characters we absolutely love. From action-packed superhero comics to thrilling villains and the more down-to-earth Archie Comics, here are some of the best comic book-inspired baby boy names.

WADE

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For parents who want to go against the grain and have a penchant for darker humor, how about drawing from the anti-superhero, Deadpool? Born Wade Wilson, Deadpool is a more flawed mutant superhero but definitely still an inspiration.

SCOTT

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Who didn't find Scott Pilgrim to be totally endearing? We find this young musician's nervousness and dreamy attitude to be cute and worthy of this list.

CLARK

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As one of the OG superheroes, DC Universe's Clark Joseph Kent is better known as Superman. He's charming and wants to make the world a better place. Clark is the perfect choice for a baby boy who is going to also want to save the world one day.

PETER

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Peter Parker is better known as the popular superhero Spiderman. He's shy and reserved but incredibly intelligent — and when push comes to shove, he's out there saving the city.

ARCHIE

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Archibald "Archie" Andrews is the protagonist of the long-running Archie Comics franchise. He's a typical teenager with love interest problems and a knack for playing guitar. we think retro-loving parents will adore the name Archie for their newborn baby boy.

CALVIN

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Commonly called "the last great newspaper comic," Calvin and Hobbes was a comic strip that ran from 1985 to 1995. It featured wholesome adventures between a mischievous young boy named Calvin and his equally fun-loving stuffed tiger named Hobbes. How cute is that?

HUEY

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There's no denying that Huey Boondock, the protagonist of the comic strip The Boondocks, would have been a sharp, intelligent activist when he grew up. After all, he is named after one of the leaders and co-founders of the Black Panthers Movement.

DENNIS

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Started in 1951, Dennis the Menace is a comic book series that has transformed into television shows and movies. As the main character, Dennis Mitchell is mischievous and fun-loving — and completely adorable.

CHARLIE

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Charlie Brown is one of the most well-known comic book characters. As part of the Peanuts series, Charlie is a nervous but loveable boy with a big heart. We love the sweet old-fashioned nature of this classic name.

ANTHONY

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Anthony "Tony" Stark is many things, such as a genius billionaire, CEO of Stark Industries, and Iron Man. While he may be full of himself sometimes, we can't deny that his confidence and strength are magnetic.

STEPHEN

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A Marvel Comics character, Dr. Stephen Strange is better known as Doctor Strange. He's a sorcerer who works between the earthly and the magical after a car accident.

LEX

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Known as one of the smartest people on Earth, Lex Luthor is a top-notch match for Superman. Even though he's a villain, he's admirable in his intelligence and sophistication.

XAVIER

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Professor Xavier is the leader of the X-Men and a mutant who can read and control the minds of others. He's a sophisticated genius and also a wonderful mentor. Who wouldn't want to name their baby boy after that?

JAMES

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Born James Howlett, Wolverine is an X-Men member who has animal-like instincts and retractable claws. While he's headstrong and strong-willed, he's also selfless and incredibly loyal at times.

BRUCE

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Created in 1939, Bruce Wayne is known as a rich philanthropist and even better known Batman. He's strong, charming, and loyal.

ROBERT

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Dr. Robert Bruce Banner is the human alter ego that exists to balance out the Incredible Hulk. He made his first appearance in 1962 and is one of the most famous superhero comic book characters in history.

THOR

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Debuting in 1962, Thor Odinson is the Asgardian god of thunder and with his magical hammer, he can manipulate the weather and fly. We like the name for a strong newborn baby boy.