Rank Name Generator
Military, naval, historical, and invented ranks
Generate rank names from real army, navy, and air force structures worldwide plus historical and fictional titles, so you can build a believable chain of command for a story, game faction, or fantasy army.
About rank names
Rank names encode a chain of command, and most of them are older than the armies that use them. Sergeant comes from the Latin serviens, one who serves; lieutenant is French for place-holder, the officer who stands in for the captain; colonel descends from the Italian colonnello, the head of a column; and admiral traces back to the Arabic amir al-bahr, commander of the sea. Air forces, being new, borrowed from both traditions: the U.S. Air Force copied army ranks while the RAF invented its own ladder of Flight Lieutenant, Squadron Leader, Wing Commander, and Group Captain.
When you build a fictional military, the trick is to keep the ladder legible. Readers instinctively understand that a sergeant outranks a corporal and a colonel outranks a major, so an army that uses real ranks with a couple of invented senior titles (Warmaster, Lord Commander, High Marshal) feels grounded but distinct. Historical ranks such as Centurion, Hetman, Hatamoto, and Janissary give an instant cultural flavour, and structural titles like Company Commander or Wing Leader work in any setting because they describe the job rather than the tradition.
The list runs from recruit to supreme commander across army, navy, air force, ancient, Byzantine, medieval, South Asian, and invented systems, so you can assemble a full hierarchy or pull one title for a character.
How to choose rank names
- Keep the bottom of the ladder familiar (Private, Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain) and reserve invented titles for the top two or three ranks where they add flavour without confusing readers.
- Match the domain: naval forces use Ensign, Lieutenant Commander, and Admiral; air forces use Flight Lieutenant, Squadron Leader, and Air Marshal. Mixing them signals a joint or unusual service.
- Use historical ranks (Centurion, Hetman, Hatamoto, Janissary) when you want a faction to feel like it grew out of a specific real culture.
- Descriptive command titles (Platoon Sergeant, Company Commander, Wing Leader) name the job, so they slot into any fictional army without needing explanation.
- Decide whether officers and enlisted ranks are separate ladders, as in most real militaries, or one continuous ladder as in many fantasy settings; it changes how characters address each other.
Frequently asked questions
What is the order of military ranks from lowest to highest?
In the U.S. Army the enlisted ladder runs Private, Private First Class, Specialist or Corporal, Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, Sergeant First Class, Master or First Sergeant, Sergeant Major. Officers run Second Lieutenant, First Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel, then Brigadier, Major, Lieutenant, and full General.
Why is a Navy Captain higher than an Army Captain?
The two services developed separately. A naval Captain commands a ship and is equivalent to an Army Colonel, while an Army Captain commands a company. That is also why a Navy Lieutenant outranks an Army Lieutenant.
How do I invent ranks for a fantasy or sci-fi army?
Start from a real ladder so readers can follow it, then rename the top tier and one or two mid-tier ranks with words that fit your culture, such as Warmaster, Sword-Captain, or Legatus. Keep the number of ranks small; five to eight is plenty for most stories.
Are ranks like Field Marshal and Fleet Admiral still used?
They exist but are rarely awarded. The U.S. has not promoted anyone to General of the Army or Fleet Admiral since the 1950s, and the British Army stopped routine Field Marshal promotions in the 1990s, keeping the rank for honorary appointments.
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All 1,000 rank names
A: 74 names
- Able Seaman
- Acting Sub-Lieutenant
- Adalid
- Adelantado
- Adept
- Adjudant
- Adjudant-Chef
- Adjutant
- Admiral
- Admiral of the Blue
- Admiral of the Fleet
- Admiral of the Narrow Seas
- Admiral of the Navy
- Admiral of the Ocean Sea
- Admiral of the Red
- Admiral of the White
- Agha
- Aide-de-Camp
- Air Captain
- Air Chief
- Air Chief Marshal
- Air Commander
- Air Commodore
- Air Corporal
- Air General
- Air Lieutenant
- Air Marshal
- Air Mechanic First Class
- Air Sergeant
- Air Specialist Class One
- Air Vice-Marshal
- Aircraftman
- Aircraftwoman
- Airman
- Airman Basic
- Airman First Class
- Airman Second Class
A, continued
- Akolouthos
- Albay
- Alférez
- Alférez de Navío
- Almirante
- Almogávar
- Alpino
- Amir al-Umara
- Amiral
- Amiral de France
- Ammiraglio
- Ammiraglio di Squadra
- Antistratigos
- Appuntato
- Aquilifer
- Arch-Legate
- Arch-Sentinel
- Argbed
- Arif
- Armádní Generál
- Armourer
- Army Group Commander
- Arquebusier
- Arteshbod
- Artificer
- Ashigaru
- Ashigaru-daisho
- Askari
- Aspirant
- Asteğmen
- Astrogator
- Atabeg
- Ataman
- Auxiliary
- Aviator
- Aviere
- Axe-Sergeant
B: 38 names
- Baghatur
- Baihu
- Balambaras
- Bandsman
- Banner-Lord
- Bannerman
- Başçavuş
- Battalion Commander
- Battery Sergeant Major
- Battle-Captain
- Battlemaster
- Beachmaster
- Beneficiarius
- Bersagliere
- Bey
- Beylerbey
- Billman
- Binbaşı
- Binh Nhì
- Blade-Sergeant
- Boatswain
- Boatswain's Mate
- Bölükbaşı
- Bombardier
- Bosman
- Bow-Sergeant
- Boyar
- Brevet Major
- Brigada
- Brigade Commander
- Brigadeiro
- Brigadier
- Brigadier General
- Brigadier of Horse
- Brigadier-Chef
- Bugler
- Bugyo
- Byeongjang
C: 122 names
- Caballero Cadete
- Cabin Boy
- Cabo
- Cadet
- Camp Commandant
- Campidoctor
- Capitaine
- Capitaine de Corvette
- Capitaine de Frégate
- Capitaine de Vaisseau
- Capitán
- Capitán de Navío
- Capitán General
- Capitano
- Capitano del Popolo
- Capitano di Vascello
- Capitano di Ventura
- Capitano Generale da Mar
- Capitão de Mar e Guerra
- Capitão-Mor
- Capitão-Tenente
- Caporal
- Caporal-Chef
- Caporale
- Captain
- Captain of Hundreds
- Captain of the Fleet
- Captain of the Forecastle
- Captain of the Foretop
- Captain of the Guard
- Captain of the Hold
- Captain of Thousands
- Captain's Clerk
- Captain-General
- Captain-Lieutenant
- Carabinier
- Carpenter's Mate
- Castellan
- Caulker
- Çavuş
C, continued
- Centenar
- Centurion
- Četař
- Champion
- Chaplain
- Chapter Master
- Chasseur
- Chef d'Escadron
- Chef de Bataillon
- Chef de Brigade
- Chief Airman
- Chief Corporal
- Chief Engineer
- Chief Marshal
- Chief Master Sergeant
- Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
- Chief of Naval Operations
- Chief of Space Operations
- Chief of Staff
- Chief of the Boat
- Chief of the Defence Staff
- Chief of the General Staff
- Chief of the Watch
- Chief Petty Officer
- Chief Petty Officer First Class
- Chief Technician
- Chief Warrant Officer
- Chief Warrant Officer Five
- Chief Warrant Officer Two
- Chiliarch
- Chorąży
- Chosen Man
- Chui
- Chujo
- Chusa
- Colonel
- Colonel Commandant
- Colonel of the Regiment
- Colonel-General
- Colonel-in-Chief
- Colonnello
C, continued
- Colour Sergeant
- Comandante
- Comes
- Command Master Chief
- Command Sergeant Major
- Commandant
- Commander
- Commander-in-Chief
- Commanding Officer
- Commodore
- Commodore First Class
- Commodore Second Class
- Company Commander
- Company Sergeant Major
- Condottiero
- Conductor
- Connétable de France
- Conscript
- Constable
- Contralmirante
- Contramaestre
- Contre-Amiral
- Convoy Commodore
- Cooper
- Çorbacı
- Cornet
- Cornicen
- Cornicularius
- Coronel
- Corporal
- Corporal of Horse
- Corporal of the Field
- Corps Commander
- Cossack
- Counter Admiral
- Coxswain
- Craftsman
- Crew Chief
- Crossbowman
- Cuachic
- Cuirassier
D: 35 names
- Da Yuanshuai
- Daejang
- Daeryeong
- Daewi
- Daffadar
- Đại Tá
- Đại Tướng
- Đại Úy
- Daimyo
- Daxiao
- Decanus
- Deck Chief
- Deckmaster
- Decurion
- Dejazmach
- Dekaneas
- Dekarchos
- Desyatnik
- Division Commander
- Divisionär
- Domestikos
- Dominus
- Doppelsöldner
- Draconarius
- Dragoon
- Drengr
- Drill Instructor
- Drill Sergeant
- Droungarios
- Drum Major
- Drummer
- Duplicarius
- Duty Officer
- Duwei
- Dux
E: 19 names
- Ealdorman
- Earl Marshal
- Ecclesiarch
- Element Leader
- Élève-Officier
- Emir
- Enomotarch
- Enseigne de Vaisseau
- Ensign
- Ensign Bearer
- Eran-Spahbed
- Erbaşı
- Eversti
- Evocatus
- Evzone
- Exarch
- Executive Officer
- Eye of the Legion
- Ezredes
F: 44 names
- Fahnenjunker
- Fähnrich
- Fähnrich zur See
- Fanjunkare
- Fariq
- Farrier
- Farrier Major
- Faujdar
- Feldhauptmann
- Feldmarschall-Leutnant
- Feldwebel
- Feldzeugmeister
- Feuerwerker
- Field Marshal
- Field Marshal General
- Fire Team Leader
- Fireman
- First Lieutenant
- First Sea Lord
- First Sergeant
- First Sword
- Fitawrari
- Flag Captain
- Flag Lieutenant
- Fleet Admiral
- Fleet Chief Petty Officer
- Fleet Commander
- Fleet Marshal
- Fleet Master Chief
- Fleetmaster
- Flight Captain
- Flight Leader
- Flight Lieutenant
- Flight Officer
- Flight Sergeant
- Flotilla Commander
- Flottillenadmiral
- Flying Officer
- Fort Major
- Fourier
- Fregattenkapitän
- Fukutaicho
- Fusilier
- Fyrdman
G: 53 names
- Garrison Sergeant Major
- Gatewarden
- Gefreiter
- General
- Generał Broni
- Generał Brygady
- Général d'Armée
- General de Brigada
- Général de Brigade
- Général de Corps d'Armée
- General de División
- Général de Division
- General de Ejército
- Generał Dywizji
- General of Artillery
- General of Cavalry
- General of Infantry
- General of the Air Force
- General of the Armies
- General of the Army
- General-Anshef
- Generalarzt
- Generale di Brigata
- Generale di Corpo d'Armata
- Generale di Divisione
- Generalfeldmarschall
- Generalissimo
- Generalleutnant
- Generalmajor
- Generaloberst
- Gensui
- Gentleman Cadet
- Gentleman Volunteer
- Gokenin
- Gonfalonier
- Grand Admiral
- Grand Duke of the Sea
- Grand Marshal
- Grand Marshal of the Realm
- Grand Master
- Grenadier
- Großadmiral
- Group Captain
- Group Commander
- Group Leader
- Grumete
- Guardiamarina
- Guardsman
- Gun Captain
- Gunner
- Gunner's Mate
- Gunnery Sergeant
- Gunso
H: 36 names
- Hạ Sĩ
- Hadnagy
- Halberdier
- Hammer-Lord
- Hand of the Marshal
- Harbourmaster
- Harmost
- Hatamoto
- Hauptfeldwebel
- Hauptmann
- Havildar
- Hearthguard
- Hegemon
- Heicho
- Helmsman
- Herald
- Hersir
- Hetman
- Hetman Polny
- Hetman Wielki Koronny
- Hierarch
- High Command
- High Marshal
- Highlander
- Hipparch
- Hirdman
- Honvéd
- Hoplite
- Horde Chieftain
- Hornbearer
- Hospital Corpsman
- Hull Chief
- Hulubalang
- Huscarl
- Hussar
- Hypaspist
I: 12 names
- Ibyeong
- Ilarch
- Ilbyeong
- Imaginifer
- Immunis
- Imperator
- Induna
- Initiate
- Inspector General
- Intelligence Officer
- Ironwarden
- Ittohei
J: 13 names
- Jäger
- Janissary
- Jarl
- Jemadar
- Jiangjun
- Judge Advocate General
- Jumpmaster
- Jun'i
- Jundi
- Junior Private
- Junior Seaman
- Junior Sergeant
- Junior Technician
K: 37 names
- Kaigun Taisa
- Kanonier
- Kapitan
- Kapitan Pervogo Ranga
- Kapitan Vtorogo Ranga
- Kapitän zur See
- Kapitänleutnant
- Kapral
- Kapudan Pasha
- Karo
- Katepano
- Kaymakam
- Keeper of the Banners
- Keeper of the Gate
- Keleustes
- Kenraali
- Kentarchos
- Kersantti
- Khorunzhiy
- Killedar
- Kingsman
- Kleisourarches
- Knight Bachelor
- Knight Banneret
- Knight Brother
- Knight-Captain
- Knight-Lieutenant
- Komandarm
- Kombrig
- Komdiv
- Komkor
- Kommandørkaptein
- Kommendör
- Konteradmiral
- Korpskommandant
- Korvettenkapitän
- Kumigashira
L: 52 names
- Laksamana
- Lance Bombardier
- Lance Corporal
- Lance Sergeant
- Lance-Captain
- Lancemaster
- Lancepesade
- Lancer
- Landsknecht
- Landsman
- Leading Aircraftman
- Leading Hand
- Leading Rate
- Leading Seaman
- Legate
- Legatus
- Legionary
- Leutnant
- Levy
- Levyman
- Liaison Officer
- Liebing
- Lieutenant
- Lieutenant Colonel
- Lieutenant Colonel Commandant
- Lieutenant Commander
- Lieutenant de Vaisseau
- Lieutenant General
- Lieutenant General of Artillery
- Lieutenant Junior Grade
- Lieutenant of the Line
- Lieutenant of the Watch
- Lieutenant-at-Arms
- Line Captain
- Line Marshal
- Line Sergeant
- Linienschiffskapitän
- Lippueamiraali
- Liwa
- Loadmaster
- Loblolly Boy
- Lochagos
- Lochias
- Longbowman
- Lord Admiral
- Lord Commander
- Lord High Admiral
- Lord High Constable
- Lord of the Fleet
- Luitenant ter Zee
- Luitenant-Admiraal
- Luogotenente
M: 69 names
- Maat
- Machinist's Mate
- Maestre de Campo
- Maggiore
- Magister Equitum
- Magister Militum
- Maître Principal
- Major
- Major General
- Major of Brigade
- Man-at-Arms
- Mansabdar
- Maréchal de Camp
- Maréchal de France
- Maréchal des Logis
- Maresciallo
- Maresciallo Capo
- Maresciallo d'Italia
- Marine
- Marine Gunner
- Marinero
- Marshal
- Marshal of Cavalry
- Marshal of the Air Force
- Marshal of the Empire
- Marshal of the Host
- Marshal of the Republic
- Marshal of the Skies
- Marshal of the Soviet Union
- Marshal of the Vanguard
- Marszałek Polski
- Marzban
- Master Aircrew
- Master and Commander
M, continued
- Master Chief Petty Officer
- Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard
- Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
- Master Corporal
- Master Gunnery Sergeant
- Master of Bows
- Master of Horse
- Master of Siege
- Master Sailor
- Master Sergeant
- Master Shipwright
- Master Warrant Officer
- Master's Mate
- Master-at-Arms
- Master-General of the Ordnance
- Matelot
- Matrose
- Mechanician
- Megas Domestikos
- Megas Doux
- Menig
- Merarch
- Michman
- Midshipman
- Militiaman
- Mir Bakhshi
- Miralay
- Mirliva
- Mladshiy Leytenant
- Mulazim
- Muqaddam
- Mushir
- Musician
- Musketeer
- Muster Master
N: 10 names
- Nadporučík
- Naik
- Namiestnik
- Naqib
- Navarch
- Navigator
- Neophyte
- Nitohei
- Novice
- Noyan
O: 27 names
- Oarmaster
- Oathsworn
- Oberfähnrich
- Oberfeldwebel
- Obergefreiter
- Oberjäger
- Oberleutnant
- Oberst
- Oberstabsfeldwebel
- Oberstleutnant
- Officer Cadet
- Officer Candidate
- Officer of the Deck
- Ogniomistrz
- Onbaşı
- Operations Officer
- Optio
- Orbital Commander
- Ordinary Seaman
- Orgeneral
- Örlogskapten
- Őrmester
- Outrider
- Overcommander
- Overseer
- Oversergent
- Överste
P: 55 names
- Panglima
- Panzergrenadier
- Pasha
- Passed Midshipman
- Pathfinder
- Paymaster
- Peltast
- Pentekontarchos
- Petty Officer
- Petty Officer First Class
- Petty Officer Second Class
- Petty Officer Third Class
- Phalanx Leader
- Phylarch
- Pikeman
- Pilot Officer
- Pilus Prior
- Pionier
- Pipe Major
- Piper
- Platoon Leader
- Platoon Sergeant
- Plutonowy
- Podchorąży
- Podpolkovnik
- Podporuchik
- Podyesaul
- Polemarch
- Polkovnik
- Port Admiral
- Poruchik
- Porucznik
- Post Captain
- Powder Monkey
- Praefectus Castrorum
- Praefectus Classis
- Praetor
- Praetorian Prime
- Praporshchik
- Preceptor
- Prefect
- Premier Maître
- Premierløjtnant
- Prime Warden
- Primus Pilus
- Private
- Private First Class
- Private Second Class
- Profos
- Protospatharios
- Protostrator
- Provost Marshal
- Provveditore
- Pułkownik
- Purser
Q: 7 names
- Qaid
- Qianhu
- Quarter Gunner
- Quartermaster
- Quartermaster Sergeant
- Quartermaster's Mate
- Quartier-Maître
R: 24 names
- Ra'id
- Radioman
- Ranger
- Ranker
- Raqib
- Rear Admiral
- Rear Admiral Lower Half
- Rearguard Sergeant
- Recruit
- Regimental Commander
- Regimental Corporal Major
- Regimental Sergeant Major
- Regimentarz
- Reis
- Reservist
- Rifleman
- Rikugun Taii
- Risaldar
- Rittmeister
- Rotmistrz
- Rotný
- Rottmeister
- Runeguard
- Ryadovoy
S: 162 names
- Saddler
- Sailing Master
- Sailmaker
- Sailor First Class
- Samurai
- Samurai-daisho
- Sangbyeong
- Sanjak-bey
- Sapper
- Sarbaz
- Sardar
- Sargento
- Sargento Mayor
- Sargento Primero
- Sarhang
- Sarkhel
- Sarlashkar
- Sarnobat
- Sarvan
- Schout-bij-Nacht
- Schütze
- Scoutmaster General
- Sea Lord
- Sea-Marshal
- Seaman
- Seaman Apprentice
- Seaman First Class
- Seaman Recruit
- Seaman Second Class
- Second Lieutenant
- Second Sword
- Second-in-Command
- Section Leader
- Seekadett
- Sei-i Taishogun
- Senapati
- Seneschal
- Senior Aircraftman
- Senior Airman
- Senior Captain
- Senior Chief Petty Officer
- Senior Master Sergeant
- Senior Private
- Senior Sergeant
- Sentinel Prime
- Sepoy
- Serang
- Serasker
- Sergeant
- Sergeant Brother
- Sergeant First Class
- Sergeant Major
- Sergeant Major General
- Sergeant Major of the Army
S, continued
- Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
- Sergeant of the Guard
- Sergeant Pilot
- Sergeant Second Class
- Sergeant Third Class
- Sergeant-at-Arms
- Sergent-Chef
- Sergente
- Shangdengbing
- Shangjiang
- Shangxiao
- Shanwei
- Shaojiang
- Shaowei
- Shaoxiao
- Shield of the Throne
- Shield-Brother
- Shield-Thane
- Shieldbearer
- Ship Master
- Ship's Carpenter
- Ship's Cook
- Ship's Surgeon
- Shogun
- Shoi
- Shosa
- Shosho
- Shtabs-Kapitan
- Sick Berth Attendant
- Sierżant
- Signaller
- Signalman
- Signals Officer
- Signifer
- Silahdar
- Sipahi
- Sky-Captain
- Socho
- Sodaisho
- Soldat
- Soldat de Première Classe
- Sopracomito
- Sotamarsalkka
- Sotamies
- Sotnik
- Sottotenente
- Sous-Lieutenant
- Sowar
- Spaceman
- Spahbed
- Spahi
- Spatharios
- Spear-Captain
- Spearwarden
S, continued
- Specialist
- Specialist Four
- Specialist One
- Specialist Three
- Specialist Two
- Squad Leader
- Squadron Commander
- Squadron Corporal Major
- Squadron Leader
- Squadron Sergeant Major
- Squadron Vice-Admiral
- Squire
- Stabsfeldwebel
- Stabsgefreiter
- Staff Airman
- Staff Captain
- Staff Corporal
- Staff Sergeant
- Stallari
- Standard Bearer
- Star Admiral
- Star Captain
- Star Colonel
- Star Commander
- Star Marshal
- Starshina
- Starshiy Leytenant
- Starshiy Michman
- Starshiy Serzhant
- Stoker
- Storekeeper
- Strategos
- Strategos Autokrator
- Stratelates
- Stratopedarches
- Streltsy
- Strike Leader
- Sub-Lieutenant
- Subaltern
- Subaşı
- Subcommander
- Subedar
- Subedar Major
- Suboficial Mayor
- Subteniente
- Supreme Commander
- Surgeon General
- Surgeon's Mate
- Sword of the Realm
- Sword-Captain
- Swordmaster
- Syntagmatarch
- Százados
- Szeregowy
T: 46 names
- Tagmatarchis
- Taicho
- Taisa
- Taisho
- Taiwei
- Tambour-Major
- Tank Commander
- Task Force Commander
- Taxiarch
- Technical Sergeant
- Technician Fifth Grade
- Teğmen
- Telegraphist
- Tenente
- Tenente Colonnello
- Tenente di Vascello
- Teniente
- Teniente Coronel
- Teniente de Navío
- Teniente General
- Tesserarius
- Tetrarch
- Thane
- Theatre Commander
- Thiếu Úy
- Third Lieutenant
- Third Officer
- Thượng Sĩ
- Tidu
- Tirailleur
- Tiro
- Tlacateccatl
- Tlacochcalcatl
- Topman
- Topoteretes
- Torpedoman
- Tourmarches
- Towarzysz
- Tribune
- Tribunus Laticlavius
- Trierarch
- Trooper
- Trumpeter
- Tuğgeneral
- Turcopolier
- Tysyatsky
U: 5 names
- Uhlan
- Under Officer
- Unteroffizier
- Uryadnik
- Üsteğmen
V: 18 names
- Vääpeli
- Vanguard Captain
- Vänrikki
- Veteran
- Vexillarius
- Vezérezredes
- Vice Admiral
- Vintenar
- Vizeadmiral
- Vizeleutnant
- Voice of the Fleet
- Void Captain
- Void Marshal
- Voivode
- Vojín
- Voltigeur
- Volunteer
- Voyskovoy Starshina
W: 24 names
- Wachtmeister
- Wagon Master
- Wagoner
- Wallmaster
- War-Thane
- Warcaller
- Warchief
- Warden
- Warden of the March
- Warlord
- Warmaster
- Warrant Officer
- Warrant Officer Class One
- Warrant Officer Class Two
- Warrant Officer of the Air Force
- Warrant Officer of the Navy
- Watch Officer
- Wayfinder
- Wing Captain
- Wing Commander
- Wing Leader
- Wingmaster
- Wonsa
- Wonsu
X: 2 names
- Xenagos
- Xiaowei
Y: 10 names
- Yarbay
- Yefreytor
- Yellow Admiral
- Yeoman
- Yeoman of Signals
- Yeoman of the Sheets
- Yesaul
- Yuanshuai
- Yunker
- Yüzbaşı