Boy Baby Names from the 1950s

Who is like God?

Rival

crown, garland

Horse servant

narrow, straight

Bean grower

Scandinavian, Dutch, French and Armenian form of REUBEN. This was the name of an 11th-century Armenian ruler of Cilicia.

Diminutive of ANDREW or sometimes ANDREA (2). American pop artist and filmmaker Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was a famous bearer of this name.

meaning 'friend of God'.

Derived from the name 'Daryl', which means 'dearly loved' or 'beloved'.

Someone from the village of Guymon

Derived from Old English, meaning 'warrior' or 'brave one'

gift

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lion-hearted

Short form of JENNIFER.

gift from God

he who is loved

Faithful, loyal

a courageous spear

resolute protector

glory, fame

free man

Shortened form of Busby or Buzzie, which can connote 'to buzz'.

Gift of God

from the dark village

Saajuir (Descendant of the noble)

A variant of the name Mark, typically denoting someone associated with the 'mark' or 'boundary.'

English

Moon; Lion

who is like God

noble or ready for battle

God has helped

Scottish

Small

Θωμάς

gifted ruler

from the brushwood thicket

Joyful song

Command, Order

Eternally or forever

Old English

The son of the land

from the city of Laurentum, laurel-crowned

Variant of 'zendel', perhaps meaning 'to illuminate' or 'brightly illuminated'

of Mars

dwellers at a dwelling or town

The name means 'brave' or 'heroic'.

wagon maker

bear

cliff

Variant of Juan, meaning 'God is gracious'.

Of the holly tree or dweller by the holly forest.

crown, wreath

gift from God

Old English

A modern combination of 'J' and 'James', meaning 'supplanter'

Variant of Lenard - brave as a lion

Welsh form of JOHN and a Polish form of IVAN.

Shield wolf.

a blend of the words 'land' and 'del', often interpreted as 'land of delight'

Derived from Old English, meaning 'boundary lake'.

To free or liberate

A variation of 'Tyrone', possibly linked to the Gaelic meaning 'land of Eógan'.

God is my judge

Earth; Land

noble friend

The ruler's decision; authority of counsel.

God's peace or peace of God.

The name Rahn can be a variant of Raun, which bears multiple meanings but is often characterized as a surname.

Variant of PHILIP, inspired by the usual spelling of the surname.

A diminutive of Calvin or Callie.

French woman; one who is French.

dike, a bank or mound to hold back water

Son of Gilbert

Aramaic

from Laurentum, a place name that means 'the place of laurel'.

Peaceful ruler

A feminine variation of the name Carl, often interpreted to mean man, free man, or warrior

Warrior

literally translates to 'iron hewer' or 'iron cutter'.

A variation of the name Lavern, which means 'springlike' or 'to bloom'.

handsome, gentle, or beloved

from the meadow

A surname that originated as a given name, meaning unknown.

ford by the creek

from the dell or valley

A beloved name with deep roots

From the headland; fair or attractive.

Old German

Courageous, bear-like

beloved

From the Eagle land

earth or land

A modern name that may be derived from 'Leverett', meaning 'young hare'.

To leap or jump

noble ruler

a variant of Ernest, meaning 'serious' or 'resolute'.

Confesor: 'one who hears confessions'.

a meaning of 'Judge' or 'to judge'.

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fountain, spring

pulling

Christ bearer

constant, steadfast

Old French

Beloved.

Occupational surname meaning 'foreman', 'manager' or 'leader of a group'.

Emerald; Noble and precious

A short form of the name 'Kipp'; it can mean 'to point' or 'to keep'.

meadow or clearing

king's strength

God is my judge

son of war

Bright fame, shining glory

Lord, ruler, or someone who is supreme; Variant of John, meaning 'God is gracious'

spear ruler

Peaceful ruler

Lover of horses

Old English

Bow Warrior

born of fire

little dark one

Honoring God.

to spiritually awaken or 'to open up'

a variant of Eddie

From Laurentum, laurel

A form of the name Amanda or similar names

A poet, often one who recites epic or heroic poems.

A shortening of the name Tabitha, meaning 'gazelle'.

rock; stone

Prominent, visible

Dweller by the stream

wealthy guard

an Anglicized form of Gerald, meaning ruler with a spear

Old English

high-spirited or lively

Variant of Stephen, meaning 'crown'.

from the word 'cub'; young or small

A variation of Curtis, meaning 'courteous' or 'polite.'

A modern variation of the name Gary, meaning 'spear' or 'brave with a spear.'

derived from 'Václav', meaning 'more glory'.

strong, brave

one who bears joy, brings happiness

Small, humble

English

lake or waterfall

Meritorious; one who deserves praise

A professional joker or minstrel

faithful, trusting

Broad ford.

From the place of the thorns

Darling, beloved.

Resolute protector

Old Norse

Lithuanian

Twin

the ford where the raven flies

bright, clear

Strong and hardy

Short form of LEONARD.

From Laurentum, meaning 'laurel-crowned'.

A son of Kimber

Relating to or characteristic of a specific region.

From the dark ridge.

A modern combination of Jerry and other names, often interpreted to mean 'rules by the spear'.

Variant of Lynne or derived from 'lime tree'.

To gather or harvest, especially in the context of collecting leftover crops after a harvest.

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Crown

From the swine valley

Derived from the surname Clent, originally associated with a location.

Ruler of the household.; Ruler of the home.

Derived from the name 'Lancelot,' a legendary knight associated with the Arthurian legends.

Born from the bayou

Place of the thornbush

Romanian, possibly a form of DORIAN or a diminutive of TEODOR.

the one who is a ruler, a champion

To conquer

a variant of Boris, often interpreted as 'wolf' or 'to fight'.

Ruler's counselor

Yew tree

The name 'Linnis' is thought to be a modern variant or derivative of names like 'Linus' or 'Lennox', which are associated with qualities of flax or a meadow.

bright warrior

victory

A modern invention or variation, possibly related to 'Radel' or 'Radley', referring to 'the red meadow'.

Ruler's glory

Slavic

Derived from 'Gumecindo', a historical name associated with virtue and protection.

from the meadow or from the field

From the thorny hill

Victor

spear strength

Old English

dear friend

light

shield wolf

Latvian

to endure, to last

Brave ruler