Boy Baby Names from the 1920s

3674 names that peaked in popularity during the 1920s.

The Roaring Twenties brought jazz-age flair to naming. Shorter, punchier names grew popular alongside classic standards. 1920s names are on the rise — the 100-year rule is kicking in for this generation.

200 names2194 girl1637 boy

All Names Girl (2194)Boy (1637)

God is gracious

God is gracious

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God is gracious.

Watchman, park keeper

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From the clay town or settlement.

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A beloved name with deep roots

good, benevolent; beauty; decision

the little fortress

dweller by the hall

Nativity, birth

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from the Old French 'dile', meaning 'to serve'

Clearing by the river bank

hunter; one who hunts

Short form of 'Matthias', meaning 'gift of God'.

Rival, competitor

a skilled and knowledgeable person

can mean 'education' or 'wisdom' depending on the kanji used

Digger or excavator

Contraction of 'Sidney', which means 'wide island'.

Son of the bee.

a fortified hill

Meaning varies: 'prosperous, glorious' (栄一) or 'wise one' (英一), depending on the kanji used.

A river crossing

from the mouth of the Wey river

מאשה (Moshe)

wealth, riches, prosperity

Region in northeastern France

Donard is derived from the Irish name 'Donard', which means 'world ruler' or 'chief'.

Valley of the glen

Heavenly, celestial

Belonging to the Lord

Valiant and bright

from the forest

A surname that has also become a given name, possibly derived from the words 'bibb' or 'bibbles', implying youth or a pl

A beloved name with deep roots

a unique name likely derived from various influences.

Scottish Gaelic

youthful, downy

Meaning 'old' or 'wise'.

town by the ash tree

静男 - meaning 'quiet man'

noble and famous

ford near a leaf-covered area

From the fern hill

A beloved name with deep roots

a beach or shore

from the hedged area

the one who is of royal heritage or descends from a king.

A male who is a representative

a type of tree knot or burl; symbolizing strength and growth

a settlement or enclosure near a gap or road

Derived from the name of a plant, symbolizing strength and protection.

woman of the race

From the fortified settlement

toward the direction away from the wind

A slang term for a mixed-breed dog or derived from a nickname.

Native American

Native American

derived from 'lars', meaning 'lord' or 'ruler'

Defender; protector.

A diminutive form of names beginning with 'Al' or 'Els,' often associated with noble characteristics.

A beloved name with deep roots

variant form of the name Cleaver, meaning 'one who cleaves'

A beloved name with deep roots

one who lives by a hovel

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

From the land of Frels

City on the cliff

driver of a team of cattle

From the marshy meadow

Derived from the Old English name Osbiorn, meaning 'divine bear'.

Meaning 'border' or 'edge'.

a name that appears to be a variation of names like 'Dolphus', which relates to the term 'dolphin'.

a person's surname derived from the city of Metz

This one's protector

harmony and happiness

増夫 (Masuo) translates to 'increase' and 'man'

to protect, to watch over

a variant of Alvern, possibly meaning 'Elf friend'

From the hare's land

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one who lasts or endures

Derived from the name Stanislaus, meaning 'one who is established' or 'to stand firm'.

Famous throughout the land

a combination of 'Thur' and 'L'

An invented name, possibly related to Elias, meaning 'Yahweh is my God'.

Ella's spring or well

Derived from the name Alpheus, meaning 'the changing' or 'the flowing'.

famous, bright, or shining

Noble friend; from the old English 'Aelfwine'.

A beloved name with deep roots