Superhero Names
“Heroes & villains of Marvel and DC”
These names belong to the heroes and villains of Marvel and DC — the capes, masks, and secret identities of comics and the screen. Many are everyday names made iconic by the characters who wore them, equal parts ordinary and legendary.
Matthew Murdock
The secret identity of Daredevil
Anthony Stark
The civilian identity of Iron Man
Alexander Luthor
Brilliant billionaire and nemesis of Superman
Jonathan Kent
Adoptive father of Clark Kent (Superman)
Jessica Jones
Superpowered private investigator
Ava Ayala
Marvel Comics superhero known as White Tiger
Charles Xavier
Founder of the X-Men
Amanda Waller
High-ranking government official and leader of Task Force X
Isaiah Bradley
Super soldier known as the Black Captain America
Jennifer Walters
The superhero She-Hulk
Did you know plenty of superheroes hide behind perfectly ordinary first names? Peter (Spider-Man), Bruce (Batman), Diana (Wonder Woman), Clark (Superman), Tony (Iron Man), and Natasha (Black Widow) are as human as the people reading about them — the secret identity is often the most relatable thing about them.
Oliver Queen
The secret identity of the superhero Green Arrow
Steven Rogers
The alter ego of Captain America
Carter Hall
The secret identity of the superhero Hawkman
Tim Drake
The third character to take the identity of Robin
Maria Hill
High-ranking S.H.I.E.L.D. agent
Courtney Whitmore
The superheroine Stargirl
Charles Xavier
Powerful telepath and founder of the X-Men
Destiny
A mutant with precognitive abilities
Miguel O'Hara
Spider-Man 2099
Stephen Strange
Marvel superhero and Sorcerer Supreme
Maya Lopez
Marvel superhero also known as Echo
Miles Morales
A teenager who becomes Spider-Man
Peter Parker
The secret identity of Spider-Man
Jade Nguyen
The assassin known as Cheshire
Damian Wayne
The son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul
Diana Prince
The secret identity of Wonder Woman
Cassandra Cain
A DC Comics superhero who becomes Batgirl
Jonah Hex
Western antihero and bounty hunter
Natalia Romanova
The Black Widow, a highly skilled spy and superhero
Scott Lang
The second Ant-Man
Comic creators have been naming heroes for decades, often with a wink. Stan Lee loved alliteration, giving us Peter Parker, Bruce Banner, and Reed Richards; others reached for myth and history, borrowing Thor and Loki from Norse legend and Diana from the Roman goddess of the hunt.
Valeria Richards
Daughter of Reed Richards and Sue Storm
Monica Rambeau
Superpowered character in Marvel Comics
Everett Ross
CIA agent and ally to Black Panther
Valentina Allegra de Fontaine
Espionage agent and Contessa
Edwin Jarvis
The loyal butler to the Stark family
Conner Kent
The secret identity of Superboy
Karen Page
A journalist and love interest of Matt Murdock
Frank Castle
Vigilante anti-hero known as The Punisher
Kendra Saunders
The DC Comics superheroine Hawkgirl
Damien Wayne
The son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul
Iris West
Journalist and love interest of The Flash
Kara Zor-El
The birth name of Supergirl
Selena Kyle
The secret identity of Catwoman
Jaime Reyes
The third character to take the mantle of Blue Beetle
Lucia von Bardas
A villainous character and former Prime Minister of Latveria
Natasha Romanoff
The elite spy and superhero known as Black Widow
Tony Stark
Billionaire inventor and superhero Iron Man
Jay Garrick
The original Flash superhero
Brock Rumlow
Marvel villain also known as Crossbones
Talia al Ghul
Daughter of Ra's al Ghul and a complex antagonist/anti-hero
Lena Luthor
The brilliant sister of Lex Luthor
Warren Worthington III
The superhero Angel and founding member of the X-Men
Reed Richards
The brilliant leader of the Fantastic Four, also known as Mister Fantastic
Franklin Richards
Son of Reed Richards and Sue Storm
Bruce Banner
The scientist who transforms into the Hulk
Eddie Brock
The journalist who becomes the host for Venom
Wade Wilson
The wisecracking antihero known as Deadpool
Robin
Sidekick to Batman
Renee Montoya
Police detective and superhero
Billy Batson
The alter ego of the superhero Shazam
Solomon Grundy
Zombie supervillain in DC Comics
Susan Storm
The Invisible Woman and member of the Fantastic Four
Lana Lang
Superman's teenage love interest
Sam Wilson
The superhero known as Falcon and Captain America
Leland Owlsley
The villain known as The Owl
Barbara Gordon
The secret identity of Batgirl
Colleen Wing
Martial arts expert and superhero
Dane Whitman
The Marvel Comics superhero known as Black Knight
Anya Corazon
Spider-Girl in Marvel Comics
Helena Bertinelli
The vigilante known as Huntress
Sharon Carter
S.H.I.E.L.D. agent and ally of Captain America
Cassie Lang
The daughter of Scott Lang (Ant-Man) in Marvel Comics
Clark Kent
The secret identity of Superman
Adrienne Frost
Marvel Comics character and sister of Emma Frost
Wayne Manor
The ancestral home of Bruce Wayne (Batman)
Pamela Isley
The alter ego of Poison Ivy
Steve Rogers
The alter ego of Captain America
Wilson Fisk
The powerful crime boss known as Kingpin
Scarlet Witch
Powerful sorceress and member of the Avengers
Ray Palmer
The superhero known as The Atom
Harvey Dent
District Attorney turned villain known as Two-Face
Ebony Maw
A member of the Black Order and servant of Thanos
Lilith Clay
A psychic superhero also known as Omen
Clinton Barton
The superhero Hawkeye
Odin
The All-Father and ruler of Asgard in Marvel Comics and films
Otto Octavius
Brilliant scientist also known as Doctor Octopus
Ben Grimm
The Thing, a member of the Fantastic Four
Carlie Cooper
Police officer and ally of Peter Parker
Jefferson Pierce
The superhero known as Black Lightning
Kori Anders
The secret identity of Starfire
Boston Brand
The superhero known as Deadman
Hank Pym
The original Ant-Man in Marvel Comics
America Chavez
Superpowered teenager also known as Miss America
Ronin
The alias used by Clint Barton (Hawkeye) during a dark period of his life
Selina Kyle
The secret identity of Catwoman
Howard Stark
Founder of Stark Industries and father of Tony Stark
Phil Coulson
High-ranking S.H.I.E.L.D. agent
Carol Danvers
The superhero known as Captain Marvel
Amora the Enchantress
A powerful sorceress and antagonist in Marvel Comics
Freddy Freeman
Superhero known as Captain Marvel Jr.
Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross
Military general and antagonist of the Hulk
Cherish
A character in the DC Comics universe
Onyx
A character in the DC Comics universe
Legacy
A character from the Marvel Comics universe
Vance Astrovik
Marvel Comics superhero also known as Justice
Yolanda Montez
The superhero Wildcat
Selene Gallio
A mutant supervillain and member of the Hellfire Club
Barry Allen
The secret identity of the superhero The Flash
Dani Moonstar
A Native American superhero also known as Mirage
Norman Osborn
The Green Goblin and Spider-Man's nemesis
Misty Knight
Detective with a bionic arm
Anissa Pierce
The superhero known as Thunder
Turner D. Century
Marvel Comics supervillain
Saint Walker
Leader of the Blue Lantern Corps
Clint Barton
The skilled archer known as Hawkeye
Darcy Lewis
Sarcastic political science student and assistant
Gwen Stacy
Love interest of Peter Parker and superhero Spider-Gwen
Cain Marko
The secret identity of the Juggernaut
Kent Nelson
The original identity of the superhero Doctor Fate
Nick Fury
Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. in Marvel Comics
Ulysses Klaue
Arms dealer and antagonist
Guy Gardner
A superhero and member of the Green Lantern Corps
Storm
Weather-controlling mutant and member of the X-Men
Karma
A mutant with the power of mental possession
Lian
A character in the DC Universe, daughter of Roy Harper
Halo
Genetically enhanced super-heroine with light-based powers
Betsy Braddock
The mutant superhero also known as Psylocke
Abner Jenkins
Marvel Comics character also known as Beetle
Bishop
A time-traveling mutant and member of the X-Men
Indigo
A character from the DC Comics universe
Slade Wilson
The elite mercenary and assassin known as Deathstroke
Shanna the She-Devil
A jungle-dwelling hero in the Marvel Universe
Terra
A powerful geokinetic superhero and member of the Teen Titans
Kal-El
The Kryptonian birth name of Superman
Bobbi Morse
The superhero known as Mockingbird
Etta Candy
Best friend and sidekick of Wonder Woman
Carmine Falcone
Powerful Gotham City crime lord
Moira MacTaggert
Geneticist and ally of the X-Men
Ollie Queen
The secret identity of Green Arrow
Adrianne Frost
A character in the Marvel Universe
Sequoia
A character in the Marvel Universe associated with the Cotati
Artemis Crock
Superhero and archer
Baron Mordo
Powerful sorcerer and adversary of Doctor Strange
Queen Bee
Character from various media and comics
Azrael
Jean-Paul Valley, a character who briefly assumes the role of Batman
Lois Lane
Journalist and love interest of Superman
Kaine
A powerful clone of Peter Parker
Arnim Zola
Supervillain and scientist appearing in Marvel Comics
Jim Gordon
Police Commissioner of Gotham City
Amora the Enchantress
A powerful sorceress and antagonist in Marvel Comics
Echo
Maya Lopez, a deaf superhero and martial artist
John Constantine
Occult detective and sorcerer
Thor
God of Thunder and superhero based on Norse mythology
Zeus
A powerful Marvel Comics character based on the deity
Pepper Potts
CEO of Stark Industries and partner to Tony Stark
Arion
A powerful sorcerer and Lord of Order
Tim Drake
The third character to take the identity of Robin
Eternity
A cosmic entity representing the sum total of the universe
Lex Luthor
Archenemy of Superman
Loki
The God of Mischief and brother of Thor in Marvel comics and films
Agatha Harkness
Powerful ancient witch and mentor
Passion
A character in the Marvel Comics universe
Eros Starfox
A member of the Eternals and brother of Thanos
Obadiah Stane
The villainous industrialist also known as Iron Monger
Lorna Shore
A character in Marvel Comics associated with the Black Cat
Matt Murdock
The secret identity of Daredevil
Wanda Maximoff
The Scarlet Witch, a powerful sorceress
Niles Caulder
The Chief and leader of the Doom Patrol
Nubia
The twin sister of Wonder Woman and Queen of the Amazons
Angelic
A character in the Marvel Universe associated with the Morlocks
Katana
Tatsu Yamashiro, a DC Comics superhero and swordswoman
Peggy Carter
Strategic Scientific Reserve agent and love interest of Captain America
Amadeus Cho
Brilliant teenage hero also known as Brawn
Nirvana
A character in the Marvel Universe associated with the Shi'ar Empire
Victory
A character in the DC Comics universe
Mazikeen
A fierce demon and loyal ally to Lucifer Morningstar
Yelena Belova
Elite spy and sister figure to Natasha Romanoff
Tressa Crystal
Character in the Marvel Universe
Atlee
A superheroine from the subterranean city of Strata
Kamar Taj
Hidden sanctuary and training ground for sorcerers
Riot
A symbiote character and antagonist
Triton
Member of the Inhuman Royal Family with aquatic abilities
Silver Surfer
Cosmic superhero and herald of Galactus
Ilyana Rasputin
A mutant superhero also known as Magik
Atlee
A character from the DC Comics universe
Flint Marko
The villain known as Sandman
Nyssa Raatko
Daughter of Ra's al Ghul and member of the League of Assassins
Shade
The Changing Man, a superhero with reality-warping powers
Valkyrie
Asgardian warrior and ally of Thor
Patsy Walker
Marvel Comics superhero known as Hellcat
Divinity
A powerful cosmic entity and character
Emiko Queen
Half-sister of Oliver Queen and skilled archer
Kree
A militaristic alien race in Marvel Comics and the MCU
Sabra
Israeli superhero and Secret Service agent
Jakeem Thunder
Teenage superhero and member of the Justice Society of America
Pietro Maximoff
The speedster superhero known as Quicksilver
Bane
Masked supervillain and adversary of Batman
Egan Walker
A character in the Marvel Universe
Infinity
A cosmic entity representing the totality of the universe
Rogue
A powerful mutant and member of the X-Men
Doreen Green
The secret identity of Squirrel Girl
Nicodemus West
Doctor and rival of Stephen Strange
Omega
A cosmic entity and foe of the Justice League
Luke Cage
Superhuman hero with unbreakable skin
Curt Connors
The Lizard, a scientist and adversary of Spider-Man
Atom
Ray Palmer, a superhero with the ability to shrink
Kal-El
The birth name of Superman
Brion Marker
A character in the DC Comics universe
Hawk
A superhero and partner to Dove
Faiza Hussain
British Muslim superhero and doctor
Raven
Powerful empathic superhero and daughter of Trigon
Jean-Paul Valley
The character Azrael who briefly replaced Batman
Captain Marvel
Superpowered hero Carol Danvers
Allura
A character in the DC Comics universe associated with Supergirl
Dove
A superhero and member of the Teen Titans
Vesper Fairchild
A businesswoman and love interest of Bruce Wayne
Synthia
A character in the Marvel Comics universe, the daughter of the Red Skull
Steel
John Henry Irons, a superhero and ally of Superman
Nura Nal
The superheroine known as Dream Girl
Hal Jordan
The alter ego of the superhero Green Lantern
Bruce Banner
The alter ego of the Incredible Hulk
Meggan
A mutant superhero with shapeshifting abilities
Kodiak
A character in the Marvel Universe associated with the team 'The First Line'
Raven
Superpowered empath and daughter of Trigon
Gemini
A character in the DC Comics universe
Solara
A character from the Marvel 2099 universe
Jor-El
The biological father of Superman
Cass Lang
Daughter of Scott Lang (Ant-Man) in Marvel Comics
Aero
A character with wind-manipulation powers
Cameo
A mutant character with the ability to mimic others
Illyana Rasputin
The mutant superhero known as Magik
Jerico
A character with the ability to control sound
Anissa Pierce
The superhero known as Thunder
Ned Leeds
Best friend of Peter Parker
Brain
A member of the Brotherhood of Evil
Karra
A character from the DC Comics universe
Secret
A superhero character and member of Young Justice
Allure
A character with the power of persuasion and attraction
Trust
A character in the Marvel Comics universe
Seline
A character in the DC Comics universe associated with Catwoman's daughter in some iterations
Mister Terrific
DC Comics superhero
Bane
Supervillain and adversary of Batman
Christoph Nord
The mutant character also known as Maverick
Astra
A superhero and member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
Thunder
A superhero with sound-manipulation powers
Mera
Queen of Atlantis and wife of Aquaman
Mariko Yashida
Love interest of Wolverine in Marvel Comics
Tyr
A heroic character based on the Norse deity
Candra
An immortal mutant and member of the Externals
Falcon
A superhero and member of the Avengers
Rip Hunter
A time-traveling hero
Calypso Ezili
A powerful voodoo priestess and sorceress
Yemaya
The ocean goddess and mother of the Seven Seas
Lucifer Morningstar
The titular protagonist and fallen angel
Phil Coulson
A high-ranking S.H.I.E.L.D. agent and leader
Harvest
A mutant character with the ability to transform his body
Betsy Braddock
The mutant superhero known as Psylocke
Clea
Sorceress Supreme and wife of Doctor Strange
Ajax
Supervillain and adversary of Deadpool
Celestial
A race of powerful cosmic beings in the Marvel Universe
Damian Wayne
The son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul
Galaxy
A character from the DC Comics universe
Wally West
The third character to take the mantle of The Flash
Tabitha Smith
A mutant superhero also known as Boom-Boom
Sabre
A mutant character with the ability to transform into a tiger-like form
Zadkiel
An angel and recurring character in the supernatural comic book universe
Captain America
Marvel Comics superhero and leader of the Avengers
Remiel
A fallen angel who appears as a recurring character
Luke Cage
Superhuman hero with unbreakable skin
Cammi
A character in the Marvel Universe and companion to Drax the Destroyer
Purity Knight
A character in the Marvel Universe
Legion
David Haller, a powerful mutant with multiple personalities
Kamala Khan
Teenage superhero known as Ms. Marvel
Mystic
A mutant character with precognitive abilities
Slade Wilson
The mercenary and assassin known as Deathstroke
Kijana
A character in the DC Comics universe associated with the Jungle Force
Jor-El
The biological father of Superman
Odin
The All-Father and king of Asgard in Marvel Comics and films
Prophet
A mutant character with precognitive abilities
Faiza Hussain
British Muslim superhero and doctor
Deva
A character in the Marvel Universe and Eternal
Khalel
The birth name of Superman (often spelled Kal-El)
Rane
A character in the Marvel Universe associated with the New Mutants
Romulus
A mutant and enemy of Wolverine
Teena
Character from the Marvel Comics universe
Circe
A powerful sorceress and adversary of Wonder Woman
Mercury
A speedster superhero and member of the X-Men
Amahl Farouk
The Shadow King, a powerful telepathic mutant
Azrael
Jean-Paul Valley, a character who briefly takes on the mantle of Batman
Cletus Kasady
The alter ego of the supervillain Carnage
Radiance
A superhero character and member of the Big Hero 6 team
Mistie Knight
A detective with a bionic arm
Magenta
A character with the power to control metal
Courtenay Ross
Ex-girlfriend of Captain Britain in Marvel Comics
Gotham City
The dark, urban setting protected by Batman
Sinthia
A minor character in the Marvel Universe, also known as Sin
Triton
Member of the Inhuman Royal Family
Damian Wayne
The son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul
Rafa
A character from the DC Comics universe
Kal-El
The birth name of Superman on the planet Krypton
Jazzman
A character in the DC Comics universe
Happy Hogan
Tony Stark's loyal chauffeur and friend
Vision
Synthezoid superhero and member of the Avengers
Cypher
A cybernetic villain and enemy of the Teen Titans
Solstice
A superheroine with light-based powers
Damian Wayne
The son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul who becomes Robin
Havok
A mutant superhero and member of the X-Men
Jeriko
A character in the DC Comics universe, often associated with the Teen Titans
Latron
A minor character in the Marvel Universe
Titania
Supervillain and rival of She-Hulk
Renee Montoya
A police detective and superhero in Gotham City
Kraven the Hunter
Sergei Kravinoff, a formidable adversary of Spider-Man
Icarus
A Marvel Comics character and member of the New Mutants
Norrin Radd
The true identity of the Silver Surfer
Aneka
A member of the Dora Milaje and Midnight Angels
Nemesis
A character in the DC Comics universe
Fenris Wolf
A giant wolf based on Norse mythology
Maxima
A powerful alien warrior and member of the Justice League
Saturn Girl
Founding member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
Laira
A character in the Green Lantern comics
Drax the Destroyer
A powerful warrior and member of the Guardians of the Galaxy
Siren
A character from the DC Comics universe associated with Aquaman
Illyana Rasputin
The mutant superhero known as Magik
Klark Kent
The secret identity of the superhero Superman
Legendary
A character and title in various gaming and comic contexts
Harley Quinn
Mischievous anti-hero and former psychiatrist
Selyna Kyle
The real name of Catwoman in some comic iterations
Valora
A character in the Marvel Comics universe
Obsidian
Todd Rice, a superhero and son of Green Lantern
Cable
Time-traveling mutant soldier Nathan Summers
Damien Wayne
The son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul
Nebula
Intergalactic warrior and daughter of Thanos
Layla Miller
Marvel Comics character associated with X-Factor
Neesa
A character from the DC Comics universe, specifically a member of the League of Assassins
Wonder Woman
Iconic superheroine and Amazonian warrior
Alexander Luthor
Supervillain and nemesis of Superman
Riviera
A character in the Marvel Universe associated with the Hellfire Club
Kal-El
The birth name of Superman from the planet Krypton
Echo
A deaf superhero and skilled martial artist also known as Maya Lopez.
Prodigy
David Alleyne, a mutant with the ability to mimic knowledge
Rage
A Marvel Comics superhero and member of the New Warriors
Kendra Saunders
The DC Comics superheroine Hawkgirl
Odin
The All-Father and ruler of Asgard
Lucifer Morningstar
The titular protagonist and fallen angel
Ben Grimm
The Thing, a rock-skinned superhero and member of the Fantastic Four
Thanos
The 'Mad Titan' and primary antagonist of the Infinity Saga
Hela
The Goddess of Death and sister of Thor
Ras Al Ghul
Supervillain and leader of the League of Assassins
Rocker
A character in the Marvel Universe associated with the New Mutants
Shana Grant
Character in the DC Comics universe
Havok
A mutant superhero and member of the X-Men with the power to generate plasma blasts.
Roswell Walker
Character in the Marvel Universe
Obadiah Stane
The villainous industrialist also known as Iron Monger
Eagle the Archer
A character from the Marvel Comics universe
Shiara
A character in the Marvel Universe, specifically an Inhuman
Bucky Barnes
The Winter Soldier and ally of Captain America
Matt Murdock
The secret identity of the superhero Daredevil
Ramah
A character in the Marvel Universe associated with the Rama-Tut storyline
Bolivar Trask
Scientist and creator of the Sentinels
Cilicia
A character in the Marvel Universe associated with the New Warriors
Jor-El
The biological father of Superman
Ronan the Accuser
Powerful Kree warlord and villain
Frisco Ramon
A metahuman and mechanical engineering genius
Ymir
The primordial frost giant based on Norse mythology
Yama
A character in the Marvel Universe based on the deity
Helena Bertinelli
The vigilante known as Huntress
Kismet
A character in the Marvel Universe, also known as Ayesha
Drax the Destroyer
A powerful warrior and member of the Guardians of the Galaxy
Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross
Military general and antagonist in Marvel Comics
Letha
Character in the Marvel Universe associated with the Grapplers
Daken Akihiro
The son of Wolverine and Itsu
Nimrod
A powerful mutant-hunting robot from the future
Abraxas
The cosmic entity representing the destruction of the multiverse
Kang the Conqueror
Time-traveling supervillain
Oracle
The superhero identity of Barbara Gordon as a master hacker and information broker
Damian Wayne
The son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul
Random
A member of the X-Men
Cable
Time-traveling mutant soldier Nathan Summers
Atlan
A king of Atlantis and ancestor of Aquaman
Bucky Barnes
The Winter Soldier and loyal friend to Captain America
Misty Knight
Detective with a bionic arm
Zatanna Zatara
A powerful stage magician and superhero with genuine magical abilities
Layla Miller
Marvel Comics character with precognitive abilities
Phantasia
A character in Marvel Comics associated with the Brotherhood of Mutants
Savant
A brilliant but ruthless strategist and member of the Suicide Squad
Tyrec
A character from the DC Comics universe, specifically associated with the Legion of Super-Heroes
Shuri
Princess of Wakanda and brilliant scientist
Ronan the Accuser
Powerful Kree warlord
Gwendolyne Maxine Stacy
The full name of Spider-Man's first love, Gwen Stacy
Cassandra Cain
The fourth Batgirl and a highly skilled martial artist
Ice
Justice League superhero with cryokinetic powers
Dinah Lance
The secret identity of Black Canary
Okoye
General of the Dora Milaje and skilled warrior
Anissa Pierce
Superhero known as Thunder
Dick Grayson
The original Robin and later Nightwing
Some of these names have climbed the real-world charts too: Bruce and Clark have a vintage, heroic ring, while Wanda, Logan, and Diana carry a quiet comic-book glow that most people never notice.