Popular Baby Names 1933

Classic names that peaked in 1933 — now making a comeback.

200 names962 girl568 boy

These 1933 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.

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English-speaking countries

valley; church official

French form of NICHOLAS.

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.

Form of the name 'Peter', meaning 'rock' or 'stone'.

French diminutive of LÉON. A notable bearer is Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi (1987-).

Beautiful fortress

wealthy guardian

derived from Latin 'Eutychios', meaning 'fortunate' or 'well-favoured'

to be fruitful or productive

Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of ROBERT. Saint Roberto Bellarmine was a 16th-century cardinal who is regarded as a Doctor of the Church.

a combination of 'dar' and 'wold', meaning 'gift' and 'forest'

Short form of DONALD.

A modern combination of 'John' and a feminine suffix.

Italian; Spanish

A modern name that may be a blend of Clyde and Dell.

From the valley or glen of wood, typically used to represent nature.

English-speaking countries

Golden or yellow.

from the Béaldan estate

Derived from a surname, potentially meaning 'landowner'

stream where the brambles grow

God is gracious

Derived from the name Horatius, which is interpreted to mean 'timekeeper' or 'hour'.

English-speaking countries

a modern name without clear meaning, possibly derived from the word 'games'.

English-speaking countries

one who is brave and valiant

a foot deformity

English-speaking countries

from the valley with the nettles

Portuguese and Italian form of Radulf (see RALPH).

English-speaking countries

Ruler of the army

English-speaking countries

Of the dark, hidden places

fruitful, productive

English-speaking countries

Arturo - courageous one

Dark, from the bay

From the lake by the woods

Noble and ready

Variant of Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'

little brother; a term of endearment

lion; brave, strong

English-speaking countries

Derived from the Middle English word for 'a man who is a close friend'.

to establish or to settle

English-speaking countries

meadow far away; a blend of 'fern' and 'lee'.

from the fortress hill

A diminutive form of names like Roger, meaning 'famous spear'.

Derived from Old English, meaning 'hearth' or 'home'.

A prayer; a supplication.

to possess valor or strength

Brave lion; Lion-hearted

English-speaking countries

Short form of names like Albert or Alice, typically meaning 'noble' or 'truth'.

derived from 'Calvin', meaning 'bald'

The one who is a seeker; a traveler

A variant of the name 'Qubert' or 'Cubert', meaning 'cubed' or relating to geometric shapes.

A beloved name with deep roots

variant of Darwin, meaning 'dear friend; friend among the family'

gracious protector

From the shore or the bank

Derived from the name Alon, meaning 'oak tree'

Northern friend.; Derived from the Old English elements 'norð' (north) and 'wine' (friend).

the one who is worthy of praise

Hebrew-speaking countries

Derived from Gerald, meaning 'spear ruler'

English-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

a modern variation of the name Sebron, possibly meaning 'agitated' or 'restless'

English-speaking countries

Wagon maker; a craftsman

Noble and bright

Wooded area or grove

Short form of ANACLETO.

English-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

An old Germanic name meaning 'army' and 'bright'

gift, or reward

bear; a person from Berne

English-speaking countries

a variant of Richard, meaning 'powerful leader'

English-speaking countries

One who is set free from captivity or ransom

Dutch-speaking countries

brave as a bear

From the fortress; a surname turned first name, originally from the Norman occupation of England

from the place of the oak trees

English-speaking countries

to marvel; wonder

A variation of the name Laurel, which signifies a laurel tree or wreath, symbolizing victory and honor

A variant of Clifford, meaning 'ford by a cliff'.

Harvest; The one who brings in the harvest

loud, boisterous

Spanish form of HERACLIUS.

A variant of the name Del, often associated with meaning related to 'valley'.

The one who has been denied

A variant of the name Videl, often associated with life or vitality

German form of MOSES.

English-speaking countries

Diminutive of 'Dock', referring to a dock worker or one who lives by the dock.

A nickname for Samuel

The name Wandell is often interpreted as a variant of the surname 'Wendell', which may derive from the Old High German '

Descendant of the fearless one

The name means 'hope.'; Derived from 'sperare,' meaning 'to hope.'

God will increase

A strong warrior

He who is from Gaeta

A beloved name with deep roots

From the town on the river Clun.

North town or village

a surname, possible variant of 'petit', meaning 'small'

From Θαδδαιος (Thaddaios), the Greek form of the Aramaic name Thaddai. It is possibly derived from a word meaning "heart", but it may in fact be an Aramaic form of a Greek name such as Θεοδωρος (see THEODORE).

God has favored

rose town or valley

Derived from 'Le Moine', meaning 'the monk'.

from the old town

Derived from a surname, meaning 'linden tree'.

shearer of wool; one who works with wool

from the land by the sea; sea

the one who loves

English-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

A variation of the name 'Radford', meaning 'red ford'.

English-speaking countries

a variant of 'Hervé', meaning 'warrior' or 'battle'

French-speaking countries

Deroy is derived from 'roy,' meaning 'king.'

a variation of the name Oscar, which means 'God's spear' or 'divine strength'.

from the daffodil

a variant of 'Omer', meaning 'long-lived' or 'flourishing'.

Lion's strength

English-speaking countries

of the rose field

one who is noble or nobleman

Sacred name or sacred writing

A beloved name with deep roots

a person from a hill

A variation of Leonard, meaning 'brave lion'.

Rule of the spear

English-speaking countries

a diminutive form of William, meaning 'resolute protector'

A beloved name with deep roots

a person who is cheerful or lively

derived from the Hebrew name 'Lethal' meaning 'deadly' or 'dead'.

God strengthens

ascension, rising, or ascent

Noble; courageous

of Laurentum, laurel

A variation of the name Lloyd, which means 'grey' or 'the grey one'.

Derived from Old English, meaning 'birch meadow'.

From an English surname, either NORRIS (1) or NORRIS (2).

English-speaking countries

Spearman; open land

English-speaking countries

A meaningful name with English roots

heged enclosure

A meaningful name with English roots

A meaningful name with English roots

Derived from the surname 'Harcourt'.

The one who is brave

A modern, invented name with no specific meaning but is sometimes seen as a variant of names like Loisel, which may relate to 'small or little.'

fiery or heat-related

A combination of 'Vera' meaning 'faith' and 'lyn' meaning 'lake'