Boy Baby Names from the 1930s

2797 names that peaked in popularity during the 1930s.

Depression-era names favored simple, accessible choices. Betty, Dorothy, and James defined a generation of resilient Americans. 1930s names are hitting their 90-year revival window and starting to feel charming again.
200 names1863 girl1045 boy
Harrison
Boy
American
son of Harry
#119
Dean
Boy
English-speaking countries
valley; church official
#159
Max
Boy
Germanic
greatest
#163
Jesus
Boy
Spain
Dios salva
#172
Nicolas
Boy
France
French form of NICHOLAS.
#193
Richard
Boy
England
Powerful ruler
#221
Kenneth
Boy
Scotland
Born of fire; handsome.
#262
Preston
Boy
United Kingdom
Originally a surname meaning 'priest's town.'
#275
Manuel
Boy
Spain
God is with us
#333
Pablo
Boy
Spanish
small, humble
#378
Franklin
Boy
[English]
From an English surname which was derived from Middle English frankelin "freeman". A famous bearer of the surname was Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), an American statesman, inventor, scientist and philosopher.
#410
Pedro
Boy
Spanish
Form of the name 'Peter', meaning 'rock' or 'stone'.
#421
Lionel
Boy
France
French diminutive of LÉON. A notable bearer is Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi (1987-).
#496
↑ Making a comeback
Lemoine
Boy
France
the miller
#503
Maclovio
Boy
Spain
one who is devoted to the Eucharist
#506
Charl
Unisex
English-speaking countries
free man
#508
Rupert
Boy
United Kingdom
Bright fame
#509
Beaufort
Boy
France
Beautiful fortress
#510
Lyal
Boy
English-speaking countries
loyal
#512
Ebward
Boy
England
wealthy guardian
#514
Major
Boy
American
Greater; larger
#514
Karel
Unisex
Czech Republic
A feminine form of the name Karel, meaning 'man' or 'free man'.
#516
Eutiquio
Boy
Spain
derived from Latin 'Eutychios', meaning 'fortunate' or 'well-favoured'
#518
Frumencio
Boy
Spain
to be fruitful or productive
#520
McDonald
Boy
Scotland
Scottish
#523
Carmello
Boy
Italy
Derived from Carmelo, meaning 'garden,' or 'vineyard' in Spanish.; Often associated with the Virgin of Mount Carmel.
#524
Clarince
Boy
American
A variant of 'Clarence', meaning 'bright' or 'clear'.
#525
Roberto
Boy
Italy
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of ROBERT. Saint Roberto Bellarmine was a 16th-century cardinal who is regarded as a Doctor of the Church.
#527
Darrold
Boy
English
a combination of 'dar' and 'wold', meaning 'gift' and 'forest'
#533
Verland
Boy
American
from the land of the brave
#537
Don
Boy
[English]
Short form of DONALD.
#538
Johnell
Unisex
American
A modern combination of 'John' and a feminine suffix.
#540
Dester
Unisex
American
Guardian
#541
Wayford
Boy
United Kingdom
Old English
#542
Aniceto
Boy
Italy
Italian; Spanish
#545
Meliton
Boy
Greece
Ancient Greek
#546
Clydell
Unisex
American
A modern name that may be a blend of Clyde and Dell.
#547
Glennwood
Boy
American
From the valley or glen of wood, typically used to represent nature.
#548
Therdore
Boy
English-speaking countries
brave one
#549
Silberio
Boy
Italy
Silver
#557
Herschal
Boy
American
Yiddish
#559
Raburn
Boy
American
From the surname, possibly related to 'Raven' or 'Burn'
#562
Flavil
Boy
Latin America
Golden or yellow.
#564
Enrique
Boy
Spain
Ruler of the home
#565
Johan
Boy
Sweden
God is gracious
#567
Rondal
Boy
American
Ruler's Peace
#567
Arnald
Boy
Germanic
Eagle power or ruler
#568
Manfried
Boy
Germanic
powerful protector
#568
Lovic
Boy
Croatia
wolf
#569
Burlen
Boy
English
Town by the hillside
#570
Thames
Boy
United Kingdom
Thedark river
#570
Armando
Boy
Italy
Soldier
#571
Jary
Boy
American
Descendant of Jer
#571
Beldon
Boy
American
from the Béaldan estate
#572
Stjulian
Boy
American
Saint Julian
#572
Larnell
Boy
American
Derived from a surname, potentially meaning 'landowner'
#575
Burnam
Boy
American
stream where the brambles grow
#577
Arless
Boy
American
English
#580
Zelbert
Boy
American
Noble; bright
#581
Tilmer
Boy
Germanic
Germanic
#582
Johann
Boy
Germanic
God is gracious
#588
Hartzel
Boy
Germanic
Derived from the word Herz, meaning 'heart', plus the diminutive suffix 'zel'
#589
Horrace
Boy
American
Derived from the name Horatius, which is interpreted to mean 'timekeeper' or 'hour'.
#590
Games
Boy
English-speaking countries
a modern name without clear meaning, possibly derived from the word 'games'.
#592
Gailord
Boy
English-speaking countries
one who is brave and valiant
#594
Bunion
Boy
American
a foot deformity
#596
Neldon
Boy
English-speaking countries
from the valley with the nettles
#596
Raul
Boy
Spain
Portuguese and Italian form of Radulf (see RALPH).
#596
Alvernon
Boy
Old English
Elfin, noble
#602
Roylee
Boy
American
Royal
#604
Franklen
Boy
English-speaking countries
free man
#606
Lovis
Unisex
Sweden
Famous warrior
#606
Arlander
Boy
American
A variant of the name 'Alaric', meaning 'ruler of all'.
#608
Harice
Boy
France
Ruler of the army
#608
Elward
Boy
English-speaking countries
Noble guardian
#612
Dorsel
Boy
American
Of the dark, hidden places
#614
Eustaquio
Boy
Spain
fruitful, productive
#615
Dalbert
Boy
English-speaking countries
valley, bright
#618
Arturo
Boy
Italian
Arturo - courageous one
#621
Duwayne
Boy
American
Dark, from the bay
#621
Hassell
Boy
England
Holly trees' place
#621
Lancaster
Boy
English
from the city of Lancaster
#621
Marwood
Boy
England
From the lake by the woods
#621
Alfonso
Boy
Italy
Noble and ready
#622
Mikell
Unisex
American
Variant of Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'
#623
Bubby
Boy
American
little brother; a term of endearment
#627
Leorn
Boy
Old English
lion; brave, strong
#627
Cobert
Boy
English-speaking countries
Derived from the Middle English word for 'a man who is a close friend'.
#629
Dermont
Boy
Ireland
without a master
#629
Gaylard
Boy
English-speaking countries
a brave one
#629
Dougald
Boy
Scotland
Dubhgall
#630
Estal
Boy
Spain
to establish or to settle
#632
Wilmor
Boy
Germanic
will helmet
#633
Hurdis
Boy
American
Old English
#634
Fernley
Boy
English-speaking countries
meadow far away; a blend of 'fern' and 'lee'.
#637
Burlin
Boy
Scottish
from the fortress hill
#643
Clauzell
Boy
French
Small keyhole
#646
Rogie
Boy
American
A diminutive form of names like Roger, meaning 'famous spear'.
#647
Floren
Boy
Latin
Meaning 'flowering' or 'flourishing'
#650
Selby
Unisex
England
Old Norse
#650
Vaughan
Boy
Welsh
little
#650
Hartsel
Boy
English
Derived from Old English, meaning 'hearth' or 'home'.
#655
Benito
Boy
Spain
Spanish form of BENEDICT. This name was borne by Mexican president Benito Juárez, and also by Benito Mussolini (who was named after Juárez), the fascist dictator of Italy during World War II.
#656
Noris
Unisex
Spain
of the North
#657
Orison
Boy
American
A prayer; a supplication.
#657
Thadis
Boy
Greek
to possess valor or strength
#657
Garney
Boy
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#658
Leonord
Boy
Germanic
Brave lion; Lion-hearted
#658
Al
Boy
English-speaking countries
Short form of names like Albert or Alice, typically meaning 'noble' or 'truth'.
#659
Leaon
Boy
American
lion
#662
Cesario
Boy
Italian
a derivative of 'Caesar', which means 'long-haired'
#667
Calvester
Boy
American
derived from 'Calvin', meaning 'bald'
#668
Therald
Boy
American
A modern variant of the name Harold, meaning 'army ruler' or 'leader of the army'.
#669
Rabon
Boy
Hebrew-speaking countries
a shepherd, a protector
#671
Gaeton
Boy
France
from Gaeta
#675
Lonis
Boy
American
The one who is a seeker; a traveler
#677
Rexie
Unisex
American
Diminutive of 'Rex', meaning 'kingly' or 'queenly'.
#677
Almous
Boy
Arabic
caring, kind
#678
Cubert
Boy
American
A variant of the name 'Qubert' or 'Cubert', meaning 'cubed' or relating to geometric shapes.
#678
Lomax
Boy
England
from the snare
#680
Clance
Boy
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#683
Alfred
Boy
England
Elf counsel
#685
Narvin
Boy
U.S.A.
variant of Darwin, meaning 'dear friend; friend among the family'
#686
Milvin
Boy
American
gracious protector
#687
Orlis
Boy
American
From the shore or the bank
#688
Lonel
Boy
American
Derived from the name Alon, meaning 'oak tree'
#690
Norwin
Boy
English
Northern friend.; Derived from the Old English elements 'norð' (north) and 'wine' (friend).
#695
Linvel
Boy
American
A joyful and graceful person; an invented name
#697
Rolph
Boy
Germanic
famous wolf
#699
Joen
Unisex
Norway
the one who is worthy of praise
#701
Salvador
Boy
Spain
Savior
#702
Youel
Boy
Hebrew-speaking countries
God is God.
#702
Durie
Boy
Scotland
From the 'place of the pine.'
#704
Newland
Boy
UK
A beloved name with deep roots
#707
Starley
Unisex
American
star field
#708
Darris
Boy
American
to be extreme; to desire
#710
Ponciano
Boy
Spain
of the fifth
#712
Huburt
Boy
Germanic
Bright heart
#714
Vernell
Unisex
USA
spring green
#714
Shogo
Boy
Japanese
to fly, soar or achieve
#716
Granderson
Boy
American
Son of Grand
#718
Derrald
Boy
American
Derived from Gerald, meaning 'spear ruler'
#720
Gorham
Boy
England
Old English
#720
Marrell
Boy
English-speaking countries
little warrior
#720
Wardel
Boy
USA
guardian of the forest
#721
Mead
Boy
English-speaking countries
Meadow or field
#725
Jhonie
Boy
American
A modern variation of the name Johnny, which is a diminutive form of John. John means 'Yahweh is gracious' in Hebrew.
#728
Waddie
Unisex
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#728
Cebron
Boy
American
a modern variation of the name Sebron, possibly meaning 'agitated' or 'restless'
#729
Wayne
Boy
English-speaking countries
Wagon maker; a craftsman
#734
Alberto
Boy
Italy
Noble and bright
#737
Hoyte
Boy
American
Wooded area or grove
#738
Remer
Boy
Germanic
remedy
#741
Elster
Boy
Germanic
A name referring to a magpie.
#742
Cleto
Boy
[Italian
Short form of ANACLETO.
#744
Horris
Boy
English-speaking countries
brave, daring
#745
Cloys
Boy
USA
A variant of Clovis, which means 'famous warrior'
#751
Wally
Boy
[English]
Diminutive of WALTER or WALLACE.
#751
Thell
Boy
Swedish
a river valley
#753
Wallice
Boy
English-speaking countries
Foreigner
#755
Herbet
Boy
American
An old Germanic name meaning 'army' and 'bright'
#756
Oras
Boy
Arabic
gift, or reward
#756
Berne
Boy
France
bear; a person from Berne
#758
Garlond
Boy
American
A variant of Garland, meaning 'a wreath or chain of flowers, leaves, or stems.'
#762
Lyndal
Unisex
Australia
derived from the name 'Linda', meaning 'beautiful'
#763
Rc
Boy
American
Often interpreted as initials, commonly representing a person's first and last name.
#765
Harrel
Boy
American
army ruler
#768
Jerrald
Boy
American
A variant of Gerald, meaning 'ruler with a spear'.
#768
Barnwell
Boy
England
From the stream by the barn.
#772
Dewell
Boy
American
A surname turned first name; possibly meaning 'dweller at the hill'.
#772
Dairel
Boy
American
A variant of Daire
#777
Leroy
Boy
French
The king.
#784
Norville
Boy
English-speaking countries
north village
#784
Glenroy
Boy
Scotland
Scottish
#787
Richand
Boy
American
a variant of Richard, meaning 'powerful leader'
#787
Michio
Boy
Japan
man of wisdom
#788
Ransome
Boy
English-speaking countries
One who is set free from captivity or ransom
#794
Boyde
Boy
Scotland
Yellow, blonde
#797
Nelson
Boy
American
Means 'son of Neil'; in contemporary contexts, it is often used as a given name for girls as a twist on the surname.
#797
Lougene
Unisex
American
famous warrior
#802
Leanord
Boy
English-speaking countries
brave lion
#803
Ive
Unisex
Dutch-speaking countries
Yew; archer
#804
Lowel
Boy
English-speaking countries
young wolf
#804
Bernell
Unisex
American
brave as a bear
#805
Sabato
Boy
Italy
Saturday
#805
Neil
Boy
Ireland
Champion
#806
Dorsey
Boy
American
From the fortress; a surname turned first name, originally from the Norman occupation of England
#808
Lelton
Boy
American
Proud, strong
#814
Dewane
Boy
American
from the place of the oak trees
#817
Theado
Boy
Greece
gift of God
#817
Jimmy
Boy
English-speaking countries
supplanter
#821
Marvell
Unisex
English
to marvel; wonder
#823
Worthie
Boy
USA
Old English
#823
Loral
Unisex
American
A variation of the name Laurel, which signifies a laurel tree or wreath, symbolizing victory and honor
#825
Cliffard
Boy
American
A variant of Clifford, meaning 'ford by a cliff'.
#828
Telesforo
Boy
Greece
Harvest; The one who brings in the harvest
#828
Tsosie
Boy
American
Navajo
#829
Bufford
Boy
English-speaking countries
dweller by the buffer,
#830
Clardy
Boy
American
loud, boisterous
#830
Bertrum
Boy
France
bright raven
#831