Popular Baby Names 1934

Classic names that peaked in 1934 — now making a comeback.

200 names967 girl539 boy
These 1934 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.
Dean
Boy
English-speaking countries
valley; church official
#159
Max
Boy
Germanic
greatest
#163
Nicolas
Boy
France
French form of NICHOLAS.
#193
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
Charl
Unisex
English-speaking countries
free man
#508
Eutiquio
Boy
Spain
derived from Latin 'Eutychios', meaning 'fortunate' or 'well-favoured'
#518
McDonald
Boy
Scotland
Scottish
#523
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
Dester
Unisex
American
Guardian
#541
Wayford
Boy
United Kingdom
Old English
#542
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
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
Johan
Boy
Sweden
God is gracious
#567
Manfried
Boy
Germanic
powerful protector
#568
Armando
Boy
Italy
Soldier
#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
Tilmer
Boy
Germanic
Germanic
#582
Johann
Boy
Germanic
God is gracious
#588
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
Roylee
Boy
American
Royal
#604
Franklen
Boy
English-speaking countries
free man
#606
Harice
Boy
France
Ruler of the army
#608
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
Marwood
Boy
England
From the lake by the woods
#621
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
Hurdis
Boy
American
Old English
#634
Burlin
Boy
Scottish
from the fortress hill
#643
Rogie
Boy
American
A diminutive form of names like Roger, meaning 'famous spear'.
#647
Hartsel
Boy
English
Derived from Old English, meaning 'hearth' or 'home'.
#655
Noris
Unisex
Spain
of the North
#657
Orison
Boy
American
A prayer; a supplication.
#657
Thadis
Boy
Greek
to possess valor or strength
#657
Al
Boy
English-speaking countries
Short form of names like Albert or Alice, typically meaning 'noble' or 'truth'.
#659
Calvester
Boy
American
derived from 'Calvin', meaning 'bald'
#668
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
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
Rolph
Boy
Germanic
famous wolf
#699
Joen
Unisex
Norway
the one who is worthy of praise
#701
Youel
Boy
Hebrew-speaking countries
God is God.
#702
Durie
Boy
Scotland
From the 'place of the pine.'
#704
Vernell
Unisex
USA
spring green
#714
Granderson
Boy
American
Son of Grand
#718
Derrald
Boy
American
Derived from Gerald, meaning 'spear ruler'
#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
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
Hoyte
Boy
American
Wooded area or grove
#738
Remer
Boy
Germanic
remedy
#741
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
Herbet
Boy
American
An old Germanic name meaning 'army' and 'bright'
#756
Oras
Boy
Arabic
gift, or reward
#756
Garlond
Boy
American
A variant of Garland, meaning 'a wreath or chain of flowers, leaves, or stems.'
#762
Norville
Boy
English-speaking countries
north village
#784
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
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
Ive
Unisex
Dutch-speaking countries
Yew; archer
#804
Sabato
Boy
Italy
Saturday
#805
Neil
Boy
Ireland
Champion
#806
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
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
Bufford
Boy
English-speaking countries
dweller by the buffer,
#830
Clardy
Boy
American
loud, boisterous
#830
Bertrum
Boy
France
bright raven
#831
Heraclio
Boy
Greece
Spanish form of HERACLIUS.
#833
Arvey
Boy
American
eagle
#837
Dual
Boy
English-speaking countries
Two; a pair
#838
Grandville
Boy
French
large town
#843
Branford
Boy
English
burnt ford or river crossing
#846
Dial
Boy
American
A variant of the name Del, often associated with meaning related to 'valley'.
#852
Uyless
Boy
USA
Ulysses, Wrathful
#855
Denon
Boy
France
The one who has been denied
#857
Videll
Unisex
USA
A variant of the name Videl, often associated with life or vitality
#858
Lovern
Unisex
American
beloved one
#859
Bobo
Boy
Ghana
Father
#862
Mose
Boy
[German]
German form of MOSES.
#870
Cherles
Boy
English-speaking countries
free man; man
#872
Dockie
Boy
American
Diminutive of 'Dock', referring to a dock worker or one who lives by the dock.
#873
Sambo
Boy
Nigeria
A nickname for Samuel
#877
Wandell
Boy
American
The name Wandell is often interpreted as a variant of the surname 'Wendell', which may derive from the Old High German '
#877
Farrell
Boy
Ireland
Descendant of the fearless one
#878
Spero
Boy
Italian
The name means 'hope.'; Derived from 'sperare,' meaning 'to hope.'
#878
Joe
Boy
American
God will increase
#879
Melven
Boy
American
A strong warrior
#879
Hallard
Boy
France
A beloved name with deep roots
#882
Norvil
Boy
American
North town or village
#888
Fielden
Boy
England
Field dweller
#891
Pernell
Boy
American
place name
#892
Pettus
Boy
American
a surname, possible variant of 'petit', meaning 'small'
#892
Thaddeus
Boy
Greece
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).
#898
Annias
Boy
Israel
God has favored
#900
Rosevell
Boy
American
rose town or valley
#905
Lamoyne
Unisex
USA
Derived from 'Le Moine', meaning 'the monk'.
#906
Sherman
Boy
English
shearer of wool; one who works with wool
#916
Marl
Boy
Germanic
from the land by the sea; sea
#918
Colemon
Boy
English-speaking countries
A beloved name with deep roots
#925
Raford
Boy
American
A variation of the name 'Radford', meaning 'red ford'.
#926
Arvene
Boy
English-speaking countries
a variant of 'Hervé', meaning 'warrior' or 'battle'
#927
Deroy
Boy
French-speaking countries
Deroy is derived from 'roy,' meaning 'king.'
#929
Narsiso
Boy
Spain
from the daffodil
#934
Lynal
Boy
American
Lion's strength
#935
Sorrell
Boy
English-speaking countries
Old French
#936
Rosvelt
Boy
USA
of the rose field
#939
Myrlin
Unisex
American
A variant of the name Merlyn, meaning 'sea fortress' or 'sea hill'.
#942
Jerome
Boy
Latin
Sacred name or sacred writing
#946
Luchious
Boy
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#946
Lenward
Boy
American
A variation of Leonard, meaning 'brave lion'.
#954
Ordean
Boy
American
variant of Ord, meaning 'spear' or 'point'.
#956
Billey
Boy
English-speaking countries
a diminutive form of William, meaning 'resolute protector'
#961
Donis
Unisex
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#961
Hoyd
Boy
English
a person who is cheerful or lively
#961
Darwin
Boy
English
dear friend
#969
Eskel
Boy
Sweden
God strengthens
#969
Acencion
Boy
Spain
ascension, rising, or ascent
#970
Aurther
Boy
English
Noble; courageous
#970
Codell
Boy
English
a joyful heart
#976
Lorenzia
Boy
Italy
of Laurentum, laurel
#976
Deloyd
Boy
American
A variation of the name Lloyd, which means 'grey' or 'the grey one'.
#977
Frankline
Boy
American
Free landowner
#977
Berley
Boy
American
Derived from Old English, meaning 'birch meadow'.
#981
Clement
Boy
[English]
English form of the Late Latin name Clemens (or sometimes of its derivative Clementius) which meant "merciful, gentle".
#983
Norris
Boy
[English]
From an English surname, either NORRIS (1) or NORRIS (2).
#983
Harol
Boy
English-speaking countries
Old English
#998
Floyde
Boy
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
Harce
Boy
American
Derived from the surname 'Harcourt'.
Venard
Boy
France
The one who is brave
Lozell
Boy
American
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.'
Ardean
Unisex
Uncertain
fiery or heat-related
Verlyn
Unisex
American
A combination of 'Vera' meaning 'faith' and 'lyn' meaning 'lake'
Talford
Boy
England
A combination of 'tail' meaning 'end' and 'ford', a river crossing.
Alvertis
Boy
Greece
a variation of Albert, meaning 'noble and bright'.
Franchot
Boy
France
Derived from ‘François’, meaning ‘free man’.
Malcum
Boy
Scottish
Scottish Gaelic
Bobie
Unisex
American
Bright fame
Wadell
Boy
USA
derived from a surname, possibly meaning 'by the wattle'
Sigel
Boy
Old English (Anglo-Saxon)
Victory, successful.
Welbert
Boy
English
A beloved name with deep roots
Hildon
Boy
United Kingdom
battle hill
Vondal
Boy
USA
Traveler, wanderer
Dotson
Boy
USA
son of Dot
Wendyl
Boy
American
A variation of 'Wendell', meaning 'wanderer' or 'traveller'
Lehmon
Boy
English
Lemon tree; vibrant or refreshing
Narvie
Unisex
American
Native American
Hearl
Boy
American
A modern variant of the name Earl, meaning 'nobleman' or 'warrior.'
Lonell
Boy
English-speaking countries
A variation of 'Lona', which relates to 'lioness'.
Merion
Unisex
Wales
Of the sea
Leve
Boy
Scandinavian countries
Lion; To rise or elevate
Ulus
Boy
Turkey
honor, reputation
Greenberry
Boy
American
green berry
Drexell
Boy
American
derived from the old surname meaning 'a town dweller'
Felton
Boy
American
From the estate of the town or village.
Murton
Boy
English
from the moor town
Cloyse
Boy
English-speaking countries
to close or to shut
Lonas
Boy
Greek
A form of the name Alona, meaning 'oak tree'