Popular Baby Names 1936
Classic names that peaked in 1936 — now making a comeback.
200 names962 girl518 boy
These 1936 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.
Manuel
BoySpain
God is with us
#333 ↓
Pablo
BoySpanish
small, humble
#378 →
Lemoine
BoyFrance
the miller
#503 →
Maclovio
BoySpain
one who is devoted to the Eucharist
#506 →
Charl
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
free man
#508 →
Major
BoyAmerican
Greater; larger
#514 ↓
Verland
BoyAmerican
from the land of the brave
#537 →
Dester
UnisexAmerican
Guardian
#541 →
Wayford
BoyUnited Kingdom
Old English
#542 →
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 →
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 →
Armando
BoyItaly
Soldier
#571 ↓
Jary
BoyAmerican
Descendant of Jer
#571 →
Beldon
BoyAmerican
from the Béaldan estate
#572 →
Stjulian
BoyAmerican
Saint Julian
#572 →
Burnam
BoyAmerican
stream where the brambles grow
#577 →
Arless
BoyAmerican
English
#580 →
Zelbert
BoyAmerican
Noble; bright
#581 →
Johann
BoyGermanic
God is gracious
#588 →
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 →
Neldon
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
from the valley with the nettles
#596 →
Raul
BoySpain
Portuguese and Italian form of Radulf (see RALPH).
#596 ↓
Roylee
BoyAmerican
Royal
#604 →
Harice
BoyFrance
Ruler of the army
#608 →
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 →
Mikell
UnisexAmerican
Variant of Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'
#623 →
Leorn
BoyOld English
lion; brave, strong
#627 →
Dermont
BoyIreland
without a master
#629 →
Gaylard
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
a brave one
#629 →
Wilmor
BoyGermanic
will helmet
#633 →
Clauzell
BoyFrench
Small keyhole
#646 →
Selby
UnisexEngland
Old Norse
#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 →
Orison
BoyAmerican
A prayer; a supplication.
#657 →
Thadis
BoyGreek
to possess valor or strength
#657 →
Garney
BoyAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#658 →
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 →
Narvin
BoyU.S.A.
variant of Darwin, meaning 'dear friend; friend among the family'
#686 →
Milvin
BoyAmerican
gracious protector
#687 →
Linvel
BoyAmerican
A joyful and graceful person; an invented name
#697 →
Joen
UnisexNorway
the one who is worthy of praise
#701 →
Durie
BoyScotland
From the 'place of the pine.'
#704 →
Newland
BoyUK
A beloved name with deep roots
#707 →
Starley
UnisexAmerican
star field
#708 →
Vernell
UnisexUSA
spring green
#714 →
Granderson
BoyAmerican
Son of Grand
#718 →
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 →
Hoyte
BoyAmerican
Wooded area or grove
#738 →
Remer
BoyGermanic
remedy
#741 →
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 →
Oras
BoyArabic
gift, or reward
#756 →
Garlond
BoyAmerican
A variant of Garland, meaning 'a wreath or chain of flowers, leaves, or stems.'
#762 →
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 →
Dairel
BoyAmerican
A variant of Daire
#777 →
Richand
BoyAmerican
a variant of Richard, meaning 'powerful leader'
#787 →
Ransome
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
One who is set free from captivity or ransom
#794 →
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 →
Lowel
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
young wolf
#804 →
Marvell
UnisexEnglish
to marvel; wonder
#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 →
Tsosie
BoyAmerican
Navajo
#829 →
Bufford
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
dweller by the buffer,
#830 →
Bertrum
BoyFrance
bright raven
#831 →
Alcuin
BoyUnited Kingdom
noble friend
#834 →
Odaniel
BoyHebrew
God is my judge
#835 →
Delmore
BoyEnglish
From the elm tree estate.
#836 →
Arvey
BoyAmerican
eagle
#837 →
Dual
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Two; a pair
#838 →
Lones
BoyAmerican
Alone,
#841 →
Berchman
BoyGermanic
bear man
#845 →
Branford
BoyEnglish
burnt ford or river crossing
#846 →
Verdell
UnisexAmerican
green, youthful
#847 →
Dial
BoyAmerican
A variant of the name Del, often associated with meaning related to 'valley'.
#852 →
Ramon
BoySpain
wise protector
#853 ↓
Granvel
BoyEnglish
From the granary
#855 →
Uyless
BoyUSA
Ulysses, Wrathful
#855 →
Denon
BoyFrance
The one who has been denied
#857 →
Rudolphus
BoyLatin-speaking countries
Famous wolf
#858 →
Bobo
BoyGhana
Father
#862 →
Mose
Boy[German]
German form of MOSES.
#870 →
Nesta
Unisex[Welsh]
Welsh diminutive of AGNES.
#870 →
Dockie
BoyAmerican
Diminutive of 'Dock', referring to a dock worker or one who lives by the dock.
#873 →
Sambo
BoyNigeria
A nickname for Samuel
#877 →
Farrell
BoyIreland
Descendant of the fearless one
#878 →
Joe
BoyAmerican
God will increase
#879 →
Bing
BoyChina
zhèngzhèng), meaning 'the one who is generous'
#881 →
Norvil
BoyAmerican
North town or village
#888 →
Fielden
BoyEngland
Field dweller
#891 →
Gaylon
BoyAmerican
a combination of Gaye and Lon
#892 →
Pettus
BoyAmerican
a surname, possible variant of 'petit', meaning 'small'
#892 →
Ardel
UnisexEnglish
Winged one, nurturer
#897 →
Redus
BoyAmerican
Derived from the word 'red', often associated with strength and energy.
#900 →
Dewayne
BoyAmerican
From the blackberry hill
#912 →
Sherman
BoyEnglish
shearer of wool; one who works with wool
#916 →
Semmie
BoyAmerican
A diminutive form of Samuel
#916 →
Burnard
BoyEngland
bear strength
#919 →
Colemon
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
A beloved name with deep roots
#925 →
Raford
BoyAmerican
A variation of the name 'Radford', meaning 'red ford'.
#926 →
Dix
BoyEnglish
son of Richard
#927 →
Deroy
BoyFrench-speaking countries
Deroy is derived from 'roy,' meaning 'king.'
#929 →
Lynal
BoyAmerican
Lion's strength
#935 →
Rosvelt
BoyUSA
of the rose field
#939 →
Myrlin
UnisexAmerican
A variant of the name Merlyn, meaning 'sea fortress' or 'sea hill'.
#942 →
Marvyn
BoyAmerican
Variant of Marvin, which means 'sea friend' or 'great lord'.
#947 →
Procopio
BoyItaly
to advance, to progress
#951 →
Lenward
BoyAmerican
A variation of Leonard, meaning 'brave lion'.
#954 →
Ordean
BoyAmerican
variant of Ord, meaning 'spear' or 'point'.
#956 →
Billey
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
a diminutive form of William, meaning 'resolute protector'
#961 →
Donis
UnisexEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#961 →
Felimon
BoyGreece
a son of friendship
#964 →
Leman
BoyFrance
Beloved, affectionate; It's like a water body, derived from 'leman'/lemanlar which means 'river'.
#968 →
Eskel
BoySweden
God strengthens
#969 →
Codell
BoyEnglish
a joyful heart
#976 →
Deloyd
BoyAmerican
A variation of the name Lloyd, which means 'grey' or 'the grey one'.
#977 →
Clement
Boy[English]
English form of the Late Latin name Clemens (or sometimes of its derivative Clementius) which meant "merciful, gentle".
#983 →
Harol
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Old English
#998 →
Floyde
BoyEnglish
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000 →
Harce
BoyAmerican
Derived from the surname 'Harcourt'.
Venard
BoyFrance
The one who is brave
Ardean
UnisexUncertain
fiery or heat-related
Verlyn
UnisexAmerican
A combination of 'Vera' meaning 'faith' and 'lyn' meaning 'lake'
Talford
BoyEngland
A combination of 'tail' meaning 'end' and 'ford', a river crossing.
Alvertis
BoyGreece
a variation of Albert, meaning 'noble and bright'.
Franchot
BoyFrance
Derived from ‘François’, meaning ‘free man’.
Cloude
BoyFrance
the famous one; the renowned; to be clear or to shine
Malcum
BoyScottish
Scottish Gaelic
Rayborn
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Born during the day
Bobie
UnisexAmerican
Bright fame
Welbert
BoyEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
Murrill
BoyAmerican
sea hill
Eraclio
BoySpanish-speaking countries
Derived from 'Hercules', symbolizing strength and bravery.
Benny
BoyAmerican
Son of the right hand
Wendyl
BoyAmerican
A variation of 'Wendell', meaning 'wanderer' or 'traveller'
Lehmon
BoyEnglish
Lemon tree; vibrant or refreshing
Romane
BoyFrance
French feminine form of Romanus (see ROMAN).
Hearl
BoyAmerican
A modern variant of the name Earl, meaning 'nobleman' or 'warrior.'
Lonell
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
A variation of 'Lona', which relates to 'lioness'.
Merion
UnisexWales
Of the sea
Rhoderick
BoyEngland
famous ruler
Jomes
BoySpain
a variation of the name James, meaning 'supplanter'
Leve
BoyScandinavian countries
Lion; To rise or elevate
Greenberry
BoyAmerican
green berry
Cleophis
BoyGreece
Glory of the father.
Drexell
BoyAmerican
derived from the old surname meaning 'a town dweller'
Murton
BoyEnglish
from the moor town
Lonas
BoyGreek
A form of the name Alona, meaning 'oak tree'
Corman
BoyUSA
Son of the charioteer
Glendell
UnisexAmerican
valley with a glen
Dizzy
BoyAmerican
dizzy or light-headed
Linard
BoyFrance
lion strength
Kirke
Boy[Greek Mythology]
Greek form of CIRCE.
Nick
Boy[English
Short form of NICHOLAS.
Jearl
BoyAmerican
Variant of Earl, meaning nobleman
Baynard
BoyEngland
brave as a bear
Tereso
BoySpain
The name is derived from the Latin name 'Teresa', meaning 'to harvest'.
Sherrod
BoyAmerican
The surname is believed to be of Norman origin, derived from the Old French name 'Cheraud', meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'.
Coleman
Boy[English
Variant of COLMÁN.
Nelvin
BoyAmerican
Noble friend
Hairl
BoyAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
Forster
BoyUK
forester or woodsman
Von
BoyGermanic
from; of
Leanard
BoyAmerican
Brave as a lion
Swanson
BoyUSA
Son of Swane, deriving from Old Norse.
Elvis
Boy[English]
Meaning unknown. It could possibly be a derivative of ALVIS or ELWIN. More likely, it is from the rare surname Elvis, which is ultimately derived from the given name ELOISE.
Fremon
BoyAmerican
from the town of Fremont
Ammer
UnisexGermanic
to love