Boy Baby Names from the 1960s

4363 names that peaked in popularity during the 1960s.

The 1960s were a time of cultural revolution. Names reflected both classic tradition and new freedom — think flower children alongside timeless classics. Many 1960s names are overdue for a revival — the 60-year cycle often brings them back.

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From the Hebrew name דָּוִד (Dawid), which was probably derived from Hebrew דוד (dwd) meaning "beloved". David was the second and greatest of the kings of Israel, ruling in the 10th century BC.

[Greek Mythology]

From the Semitic Adonai, which means "lord". In Greek myth Adonis was a handsome young shepherd killed while hunting a wild boar. The anemone flower is said to have sprung from his blood.

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From 'Timotheos', meaning 'honoring God' or 'in the honor of God'.

Hebrew-speaking countries

From the Latin name Patricius, which meant "nobleman". This name was adopted in the 5th-century by Saint Patrick, whose birth name was Sucat.

Italian form of Angelus (see ANGEL).

derived from André, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'

Anglicized form of SEÁN.

From a surname that originally denoted a person from the city of Troyes in France. This was also the name of the ancient city that was besieged by the Greeks in Homer's 'Iliad'.

English-speaking countries

Divinely peaceful

Means "Greece" in Hebrew, possibly related to ION (2). In the Old Testament this is the name of a grandson of Noah and the ancestor of the Greek peoples.

descendant of Caoinneach, meaning 'handsome' or 'attractive'

A beloved name with deep roots

Lavale appears to be a modern American variation of the name 'LaValle', meaning 'the valley'.

small or little

combination of other names, often seen as a modern name

a modern name, typically used as a coined term with no specific meaning

Thunder or rocky hill.

Hebrew-speaking countries

The name means 'God is my leader'.

Hebrew-speaking countries

Diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man'

Strong as a wolf

A form of the name 'Gail', meaning 'joyful' or 'cheerful'.; Variant of 'Galen', meaning 'calm' or 'healer'.

To air out or release a sentiment or frustration.

Vigilant, Watchful

friend; comrade

Descendant of Donnchadh, meaning 'brown warrior'.

The season of autumn

Possibly an invented name based on 'LaVaughn' or similar sounding names.

English-speaking countries

God is my judge

the sheaf of grain, a form of the name Raymond

A variation of Randall, meaning 'guardian.'

Peaceful traveler

Derived from 'Donald', meaning 'ruler of the world'

Variant of 'Mack', often interpreted as 'son of' or 'son of the one' referring to a lineage.

Italian form of HYACINTHUS.

From a Welsh surname which was derived from ap Harry meaning "son of HARRY".

A sacred bird; associated with wisdom and writing

From the willow tree

Variant of 'Dwayne', meaning 'dark' or 'swarthy'.

Means "sun" in Sanskrit. Ravi is a Hindu god of the sun, sometimes equated with Surya. A famous bearer was the musician Ravi Shankar (1920-2012).

Hebrew-speaking regions

who is like God

lord of the gods, ruler of the heaven

Irish-speaking countries

servant of the king

a variant of the name Arne, meaning 'eagle'

A variant of Dwayne, meaning 'swarthy' or 'dark'.

English-speaking countries

mighty counselor

Spanish-speaking countries

Ruler of the people

A beloved name with deep roots

Diminutive of Josephine, related to 'God will add'.

Can mean 'time' (時) or 'a bird' depending on context and kanji used.

Hebrew-speaking countries

A spring flower or a prosperous soul; Brave, fearless

Amiable, horse lover

peaceful traveler

Spanish-speaking countries

prosperity, good fortune

one who is liberated, the god of the moon

bold and courageous

Hebrew-speaking countries

House of council

priceless, inestimable

God will uplift; A variation of the name 'Jerzy', which is the Polish form of George, meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'.

Hebrew-speaking countries

the gift of God

A beloved name with deep roots

French-speaking countries

Signifiant 'je'

Spanish-speaking countries

the French woman

English-speaking countries

A diminutive of Theodore, meaning 'gift of God.'

English-speaking countries

God is gracious

Old variant of ZOLTÁN.

English-speaking countries

Short form of BERNHARD.

to hasten, to accelerate

a variant of 'Shawn', meaning 'God is gracious'

From a surname, often related to fortune or risk

English-speaking countries

defender of mankind

from the meadow

A small or affectionate form of various names.

English-speaking countries

keeper of the horses

From the pointed hill.

Short form of GREGORY.

Variant of Dwayne, meaning 'dark or swarthy'

English-speaking countries

From the Old Norse 'kraki', meaning 'crow' or 'raven'

Norwegian short form of BIRGITTA.

crown or garland

Scottish Gaelic

gray, gray-haired

a blend of 'Ro' from a variety of names like 'Rose' or 'Ronnie' and 'Shawn' meaning 'God is gracious'.

A unique spelling variation of 'Lavon', which is derived from 'Lavonne', meaning 'the boy' in Hebrew.

Hebrew-speaking regions

son of strength; descendant of the fermor

English-speaking countries

Follower of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture.

Strong and courageous

Bearer of Christ

The one who is from the Gypsy community

A modern created name with no specific meaning.

Derived from 'quintus' meaning 'fifth'.

Derived from Tyrone, a name that means 'land of Eógan'.

deer; lord of the deer

English-speaking countries

From the Forest

of the family of Alcibiades or noble

abbreviation for Trevor

Dearly loved; beloved

Lion of the new city

In some African cultures, it could mean 'joy' or 'happiness'.

English-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

The name is believed to be a variant of 'Orenthal'.

English-speaking countries

watchful; vigilant

The name Medger is of American origin and is most notably associated with civil rights leader Medgar Evers.

herdsman or cowherd

meaning unknown; often used in religious contexts

Variant of the name Giovanni, meaning 'God is gracious'

From the valley

Hebrew Speaking Countries

The name means 'the one who is always in a hurry'.

Short form of TYLER, TYSON, TYRONE, and other names beginning with Ty.

Bearer of Christ

Vigilant, watchful

Ruler of the Army

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Caoimh meaning "descendant of CAOMH".

A form of the name Maurice, meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'moorish'.

A feminine variant of other names

Short form of TIMOTHY. It was borne by the fictional character Tiny Tim, the ill son of Bob Cratchit in Charles Dickens' novel 'A Christmas Carol' (1843).

A beloved name with deep roots

wealth protector

combination of Jo and Nell

From a Scottish surname which was likely derived from the English place name Berkeley, meaning "birch wood" in Old English.

English-speaking countries

Short form of Wesley, meaning 'western meadow'

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English-speaking countries

Powerful with the spear

Disciple of Saint Columba