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