Boy Baby Names from the 1880s

1389 names that peaked in popularity during the 1880s.

Victorian-era names dominated — formal, classical, often biblical. Many are now ultra-rare and ripe for revival. 1880s names are ultra-rare today — using one guarantees your child stands alone.

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Resolute protector

His name is God

English form of Iohannes, the Latin form of the Greek name Ιωαννης (Ioannes), itself derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yochanan) meaning "YAHWEH is gracious".

Greek form of the Aramaic name תָּאוֹמָא (Ta'oma') which meant "twin". In the New Testament this is the name of an apostle.

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The meaning of this name is unknown. It could be derived from the Celtic elements artos "bear" combined with viros "man" or rigos "king". Alternatively it could be related to an obscure Roman family name Artorius.

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ruler of the army

of Mars, the god of war

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From a surname, originally from an English place name, which meant "fallow land" in Old English. A famous bearer was the politician, businessman and Stanford University founder Leland Stanford (1824-1893).

English-speaking countries

a source or spring

to give a gratuity; a small reward

Diminutive of FRANK (1) or FRANCES.

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Derived from Jeffrey, meaning 'peaceful pledge'

A rough, prickly covering

Wine steward, server

Derived from O'Neill, meaning 'descendant of Niall.'; A feminine name that may signify uniqueness or individuality.

From the old or ancient place

Noble and bright.

German cognate of REYNOLD.

Odes (אודס) means 'a gift' or 'blessing'.

golden or bright

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Diminutive of SCOTT.

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augustus means 'great', 'magnificent' or 'venerable'

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nostalgic, reference to the river.

from the land where the river flows; often associated with a notable place name

English-speaking countries

resolute protector

Medieval English form of Odo (see OTTO).

From the Hebrew name חֲנוֹך (Chanokh) meaning "dedicated". In Genesis in the Old Testament this is the name of both the son of Cain and the father of Methuselah, who was the supposed author of the apocryphal Books of Eno…

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English-speaking countries

Derived from the name of a fruit tree, symbolizing fertility and wealth.

The name Abram (אַבְרָם) means 'exalted father'.

shield bearer; apprentice to a knight

affection, warmth, and deep personal attachment

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English-speaking countries

little bird; a small avian creature

Elf; supernatural being

Derived from the Old English term meaning 'nobleman' or 'warrior'.

Short form of BEATRIX and other names beginning with B.

teacher, instructor

A diminutive form of Henry, which means 'ruler of the home'.

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gentle, merciful

English-speaking countries

Noble or courageous.

Short form of MATTHEW.

Full of strength, Mighty

Means "excellence, elevation" in Arabic.

From the cliff's ford

a form of the name 'new' or 'fresh'

German form of IGNATIUS.

A shrub or low plant

bright, shining

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venerable or majestic

English-speaking countries

to be like or resemble

Son of Jude or Judas.

to be or become

staff of the Goths

One who is a champion or a winner.

watchful; alert

Hebrew-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

A form of the name 'Door' or 'Dorr' referred to someone who lives by a door

English-speaking countries

a diminutive of Immanuel or Emmanuel, meaning 'God is with us'

Roman family name which possibly derives from the Latin element cornu "horn". In Acts in the New Testament Cornelius is a centurion who is directed by an angel to seek Peter.

from the Igbo tribe meaning 'to be well'

Derived from the surname, which itself is derived from the Old French word 'dosier', meaning 'a basket or a pouch'.

From the place of the badger's dwelling.

blue ford or river crossing

warrior, army man

Hebrew-speaking countries

A variant of Earl, meaning nobleman or warrior.

devoted or follower

One who works in a mine.

A gift from the hill

A diminutive form of names like Ophelia or a surname.

Short form of WILLIAM or other names beginning with Will. A famous bearer is American actor Will Smith (1968-), whose full name is Willard.

English-speaking countries

derived from a surname, meaning 'town by the willow trees'

From the Hebrew name אֶפְרָיִם ('Efrayim) which meant "fruitful". In the Old Testament Ephraim is a son of Joseph and Asenath and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

a spring or source of water; a place where water emerges

From the snow-covered hill; One who dwells near a snowy hill

keeper of the garden

English-speaking countries

A stringed musical instrument, usually pear-shaped

My father is light

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English-speaking countries

Descendant of the champion; a poetic variant of the name Neale.

from the lake town

English-speaking countries

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Ford by the land of the tiles

English-speaking countries

from the mountain

English-speaking countries

a derivative of 'Archie' meaning 'bold' or 'genuine'

Hebrew-speaking countries

נִמְרוֹד

A diminutive of Augustus meaning 'majestic or venerable'.

Short form of ALBERT and other names containing the element bert, often derived from the Germanic element beraht meaning "bright".

Hebrew-speaking regions

Slovene form of FRANCIS.

with a mustache

Toll or toller of the fortress

One who writes books or produces other written works

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God is salvation

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Of Mars, warlike

Means "bright edge" from the Old English elements ecg "edge of a sword" and beorht "bright". This was the name of kings of Kent and Wessex as well as two English saints.

Variant of Ashberry or a combination of Ash and Berry.

English-speaking countries

a form of happiness or joy

A diminutive form of the name Simona or Simone, potentially connected to 'listener' in Hebrew.

The one who is the best.

One who is Noble

horn; from the horn

an official in charge of supervising

to be prosperous, fortunate

a financial gain

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to roll or revolve

A small wood or thicket.

A beloved name with deep roots

Hokkien Chinese form of LIN.

English-speaking countries

A diminutive or shortened form of 'Robert', meaning 'bright fame'.

A derivative of 'Caroline', meaning 'free man'.

English-speaking countries

the Lord has remembered

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Noble or gracious

English-speaking countries

Derived from a surname, meaning 'burnt, or a place with a stream'.

home by the river

man from the ford

A beloved name with deep roots

A small valley or hollow, typically covered in trees.

Possibly means "marker, stake" in Turkish.

From the old bridge

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Roman cognomen of unknown meaning. This was the name of a short-lived 1st-century Roman emperor.

Brave or strong

From the Greek name Ευκλειδης (Eukleides), derived from Greek ευ (eu) "good" and κλεος (kleos) "glory" with the patronymic suffix ιδης (ides).

Geroge is often considered a misspelling or variation of 'George', which means 'farmer' or 'earthworker' in Greek.

A shortened form of Theodoros, meaning 'gift of God'

Variant of JIN (using Wade-Giles transcription).

Ruler of the home

Variant of EMMETT. It is used in Ireland in honour of the nationalist and rebel Robert Emmet (1778-1803).

A diminutive form of names like Oswald, meaning 'divine power'.

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