In the 1978 DC Comics film, Superman was sent off on a voyage to Earth to find his biological parents. In the film, Kal-El has many Kryptonian names: Kal-El (meaning “Star Child”), Prince of Krypton, and Son of Jor-El.
In a recent episode of The Flash, Wally West went under the name Vandal Savage but was later forced back into his own Kid Flash suit. In that suit he is addressed as “Kid Flash.
If you’re a comic book reader, then you should know that Krypton used the same systematic “superhero names” as DC does. But we’ve put together a list of unique variants for your convenience. This is not complete, but it’s just a starting point. Any suggestions are welcomed.
| Table of contents: Who are Krypton Superheroes? Mighty Suggestion list of Krypton Names Savior like Suggestion list of Krypton Names Warrior Suggestion list of Krypton Names Summary |
Who are Krypton Superheroes?
1. In the comic universe, Kryptonians share the same system, except for powers and abilities. One of Superman’s abilities is to bend metal in his hands. That’s all we know about his ability to bend metal. That doesn’t make any sense!
2. Being a superhero on Krypton is an honor. Of course there are criminals and psychopaths, but it would be a rare thing for someone to have powers, but not using them for the good of other Kryptonians.
3. The names are inspired by Superman’s Earth parents. So his Earth “real” name is Kal-El, but his Kryptonian name is Kal-El.
4. There are no Kryptonian terrorists. If the highest Kryptonian authority gives an order, then all Kryptonians will obey regardless of their opinion.
5. The names would be similar to Superman’s name on Earth, but with a different twist.
Mighty Suggestion list of Krypton Names
These are names of people we know or think of but may not be technically the actual name of a Kryptonian. The following list was compiled by going through the comics and television shows that have ever featured characters from Krypton. Krypton are the people from Krypton, Superman’s home planet and birth place. These are the names of Kryptonians, including the protagonist Superman:
| Kal-El | Dahak | Calak | Avotha | Prakata |
| Rehgar | Rigamar-Toth | Valor | Valora | Ra-Kal |
| Rao | Ralla | Lara | Lar Gand | Brainiac |
| Majel Rodd | Bendis | Granpa | Tanith Koenig | Lar-On |
| Lara-El | Jor-El II | Mara | Dominic Lanse | Malkuth |
| Mercy Graves | Megan Morse | Deimos | Telos IV | Zodians |
| Warrior of Light | Deathspawn | Lor-Zod | Mil Vis-Ti | Lyg-My |
| Me-Lar | Querl Dox II | Sterlock | Majek | Hank Henshaw |
| Sardok-Lon | Siran III | Vubben | Jax-Ur | Clifford DeVoe |
| Cleric | Dan Turpin | El Daeemos | Elongated Man | Kida |
| Lois Lane-Elliot | Manhunter | Metallo-Dox | Maxima-Kehyn | Neron-Lee |
| Marlena Mendoza | Kara Zor-El | Kalki the Conqueror | Kangs the Barbarian | Bruno Mannheim |
Savior like Suggestion list of Krypton Names
Krypton must be a savior planet to produce beings like Superman. These are super-hero-like names (save-the-world type) of people we know or think of but may not be technically the actual name of a Kryptonian. This is the list.
| Knill-Jin | Fyl-Nod | Arna | L-Ron |
| Bizarro | Zon-Nor | Valorum-Laaqh | Nike |
| Ariella Kent | Artemiz | Kryptina | Nemesis-Tala |
| Para Nura | Rond Vidar | Lukas | Shriek |
| Bizarrogzi-Toth | Makkari | Kryptemodekha | Dax-Ur |
| Bol | Fortress of Solitude | Kandor City | Lor-Em |
| Rao | Rokyn | Wellon-Dar | Cadmus |
| Valor-Reman | Mell-Rok | Nemesis | Jauda-Lar |
| Valak | Adara | Alura Zor-El | Ambush Bug |
| Black Flash | Catsai Char | Shi’ar Empress | K’Jonee |
| Crusader | Destro | El-Azur-El | Fury of Firestorm |
| Jova Hinoz | Foll-Lell | Kor-Vell | Mirror Master |
| Torne-Kor | Dax-Liam | Zodai | Asura/Nemesis |
| Zod-Lor | Gog | Silent Invasion | Polaris |
| Torn-Jor | Malice | Nir-Lar | Prez Rickard |
| Lor-Gan | Mirage-El | Nol-Anj | Zara Zor-El |
| Lilandra-Laezri rann | Comedian of Krypton | Grandfather Paradox | Lar-H |
Warrior Suggestion list of Krypton Names
A warrior comes alone , in single combat, usually on horseback. It is the name of a Kryptonian on earth who has a strong warrior-like personality. It is the name of a Kryptonian who went out to fight.
Kryptonians are known for their military tactics and strategies. This list should be in order from strongest to weakest.
| Er-Kal | General Zod | El-Sayn |
| General Dru-Zod | Gor-Nok | Aero-Guardian |
| K’hund | Lobo the Wonder Dog | Kal-Alfa |
| Kal-El/Kal-L | Kalibak | Krytonian Knight |
| Cere-Clone | Cerebro | Eradicator |
| Aurelius Rex | Justice Leaguer | Beyonder |
| Cir-El | House of Dax | Kryptonian-Lantern |
| Martian Manhunter | Nightwing | Mongul |
| Aquaboy | Legion of Superheroes | Slam Bradley |
| Sabo the Super-Ape | Bryant Haliday | Tory Collins |
| I.Q. High | Kryptonian-Plutonium | Superboy-Prime |
| Raizor | Mutant-Kryptonian | Superboy-Red |
| Psycho Pirate | Plug Man | Plasma-Boy |
| Protege | Pulverizer | Lute-Kar |
| Zor-El the Agent of Chaos | Jarro | Kryptonian-Plutonian |
| Kryptonite Man | Stargirl | Starman-Lar |
| The Atom-Saiyan | Streaky the Supercat | Sudeni |
| Supergirl-Red | Superboy-Blue | Superman-Prime |
| Superwoman-Red | Tiger Man | Tinya Wazzo |
| Ultra Boy | Vox | Warrior Woman |
| Kryptonian-Hawkman | Kryptonian-Abin Sur | Superman of Earth-Dax |
Summary
The following list of names is a work in progress. It includes variant names, character titles and people who are related to the Kryptonian race. They are a series of superheroes that include Superman and Supergirl, though they have more in common with Marvel comics than they do with DC. We have compiled a list of simple, unique Kryptonian names with suggestions. We know there are more names, but we think this is a good start to get some ideas down for a new game. If you have more names, we would love to add them.
