Boy Baby Names from the 1900s

1176 names that peaked in popularity during the 1900s.

Edwardian names blended formality with emerging modernity. Short, sturdy names for boys; delicate, floral names for girls. 1900s names are beginning to resurface as great-grandparent names feel fresh again.

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Brave as a wild boar

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a watercourse, or a river terrace

Derived from 'Orbán', meaning 'little bear'.

Bohumil means 'dear to God'.

The name means 'from Laurentum' and is commonly linked to laurel trees.

A variant of 'pearl'

God is my light

From the ford's isolated place.

a diminutive form of James, meaning 'supplanter'

Granite; a strong, durable stone

Originally a surname meaning 'mill town'.

derived from the Latin 'clemens', meaning 'merciful'

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long-lasting, heroic

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Derived from the Old French surname meaning 'smith' or 'blacksmith'.

Derived from Emyr, meaning 'universal' or 'powerful'.

A beloved name with deep roots

Baby, sweetheart

A beloved name with deep roots

light, my light

One who is right-handed or skilled

From the Old English 'hroth' meaning 'fame' and 'leah' meaning 'clearing'.

Graceful or beloved.

Derived from 'Rosa', meaning 'rose'

A creative variation of the name Arty.

One who is a storyteller

A small object for play

A surname that evolved into a first name

a variant of 'Philip', meaning 'lover of horses'

Support structure for climbing plants

Fortified Place

from the town of Pinkney

The bringer of light

famous, renowned

A beloved name with deep roots

Glory of the father.

from the shore farm

from the grassy land

Determined protector

A meaningful name with English roots

A meaningful name with English roots

A meaningful name with English roots

a variant of the name Bruce, which means 'from the brush' or 'woods'

Derived from an Old English name, possibly meaning 'from the elm tree'

God is gracious

Guardian or protector

an informally derived name from Newton, meaning 'new town'

Scandinavian countries

A beloved name with deep roots

foreigner, from another land

Derived from 'helm' meaning 'noble' or 'helmet' and 'meri' meaning 'famous'.

A beloved name with deep roots

Elf friend or noble friend.

A variation of Percy, derived from the name of a place in France

the one who is great or famous

Wise protector.

the man from the land of the frame

Freeing from obstruction

battle, warrior

a gift from God

The one who is joyful or happy

Possibly derived from a combination of Garvin and other surname-influenced names.

a form of Edna, meaning 'pleasure, delight'

Derived from the word 'loi', meaning 'law', suggesting someone who embodies justice.

a variant of Roderick, famous ruler

from the fair banks or river banks

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a diminutive of Lester, potentially meaning 'fortified place'

derived from 'Carmelo', meaning 'garden' or 'orchard'.

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A variation of 'Odessa' or derived from 'Odysseus', meaning 'wrathful'

Rose from the field

from the 'land of the red river'

A beloved name with deep roots

from the village of the cosmos

Noble or illustrious one

resolute protector

חֵרְשֵׁל - meaning 'he will be silent'

the name is a variant of Burleigh, meaning 'from the fortress'.

a young bird, particularly a hatchling or chick

A beloved name with deep roots

Ruler of the household

The free one; freedom

strong as a wild boar

Ascension or elevation

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Happy, fortunate

derived from the name Lettice, meaning 'joyful' or 'happy'

to be courageous

Man of esteem, or noble

abandoned, forsaken

A place name, or fortification; Pastoral land

Middle Eastern countries

One who has insight or knowledge

From the name Serapion, meaning 'of the goddess Serapis'.

From the curly-haired

sea tide, sea of bitterness