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
Boy
Spain
God is with us
#333
Pablo
Boy
Spanish
small, humble
#378
Lemoine
Boy
France
the miller
#503
Maclovio
Boy
Spain
one who is devoted to the Eucharist
#506
Charl
Unisex
English-speaking countries
free man
#508
Major
Boy
American
Greater; larger
#514
Verland
Boy
American
from the land of the brave
#537
Dester
Unisex
American
Guardian
#541
Wayford
Boy
United Kingdom
Old English
#542
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
Enrique
Boy
Spain
Ruler of the home
#565
Johan
Boy
Sweden
God is gracious
#567
Rondal
Boy
American
Ruler's Peace
#567
Arnald
Boy
Germanic
Eagle power or ruler
#568
Manfried
Boy
Germanic
powerful protector
#568
Armando
Boy
Italy
Soldier
#571
Jary
Boy
American
Descendant of Jer
#571
Beldon
Boy
American
from the Béaldan estate
#572
Stjulian
Boy
American
Saint Julian
#572
Burnam
Boy
American
stream where the brambles grow
#577
Arless
Boy
American
English
#580
Zelbert
Boy
American
Noble; bright
#581
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
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
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
Hassell
Boy
England
Holly trees' place
#621
Mikell
Unisex
American
Variant of Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'
#623
Leorn
Boy
Old English
lion; brave, strong
#627
Dermont
Boy
Ireland
without a master
#629
Gaylard
Boy
English-speaking countries
a brave one
#629
Wilmor
Boy
Germanic
will helmet
#633
Clauzell
Boy
French
Small keyhole
#646
Selby
Unisex
England
Old Norse
#650
Hartsel
Boy
English
Derived from Old English, meaning 'hearth' or 'home'.
#655
Benito
Boy
Spain
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
Boy
American
A prayer; a supplication.
#657
Thadis
Boy
Greek
to possess valor or strength
#657
Garney
Boy
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#658
Cesario
Boy
Italian
a derivative of 'Caesar', which means 'long-haired'
#667
Calvester
Boy
American
derived from 'Calvin', meaning 'bald'
#668
Therald
Boy
American
A modern variant of the name Harold, meaning 'army ruler' or 'leader of the army'.
#669
Rabon
Boy
Hebrew-speaking countries
a shepherd, a protector
#671
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
Narvin
Boy
U.S.A.
variant of Darwin, meaning 'dear friend; friend among the family'
#686
Milvin
Boy
American
gracious protector
#687
Linvel
Boy
American
A joyful and graceful person; an invented name
#697
Joen
Unisex
Norway
the one who is worthy of praise
#701
Durie
Boy
Scotland
From the 'place of the pine.'
#704
Newland
Boy
UK
A beloved name with deep roots
#707
Starley
Unisex
American
star field
#708
Vernell
Unisex
USA
spring green
#714
Granderson
Boy
American
Son of Grand
#718
Gorham
Boy
England
Old English
#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
Hoyte
Boy
American
Wooded area or grove
#738
Remer
Boy
Germanic
remedy
#741
Horris
Boy
English-speaking countries
brave, daring
#745
Cloys
Boy
USA
A variant of Clovis, which means 'famous warrior'
#751
Wally
Boy
[English]
Diminutive of WALTER or WALLACE.
#751
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
Rc
Boy
American
Often interpreted as initials, commonly representing a person's first and last name.
#765
Harrel
Boy
American
army ruler
#768
Jerrald
Boy
American
A variant of Gerald, meaning 'ruler with a spear'.
#768
Dairel
Boy
American
A variant of Daire
#777
Richand
Boy
American
a variant of Richard, meaning 'powerful leader'
#787
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
Lougene
Unisex
American
famous warrior
#802
Lowel
Boy
English-speaking countries
young wolf
#804
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
Tsosie
Boy
American
Navajo
#829
Bufford
Boy
English-speaking countries
dweller by the buffer,
#830
Bertrum
Boy
France
bright raven
#831
Alcuin
Boy
United Kingdom
noble friend
#834
Odaniel
Boy
Hebrew
God is my judge
#835
Delmore
Boy
English
From the elm tree estate.
#836
Arvey
Boy
American
eagle
#837
Dual
Boy
English-speaking countries
Two; a pair
#838
Lones
Boy
American
Alone,
#841
Berchman
Boy
Germanic
bear man
#845
Branford
Boy
English
burnt ford or river crossing
#846
Verdell
Unisex
American
green, youthful
#847
Dial
Boy
American
A variant of the name Del, often associated with meaning related to 'valley'.
#852
Ramon
Boy
Spain
wise protector
#853
Granvel
Boy
English
From the granary
#855
Uyless
Boy
USA
Ulysses, Wrathful
#855
Denon
Boy
France
The one who has been denied
#857
Rudolphus
Boy
Latin-speaking countries
Famous wolf
#858
Bobo
Boy
Ghana
Father
#862
Mose
Boy
[German]
German form of MOSES.
#870
Nesta
Unisex
[Welsh]
Welsh diminutive of AGNES.
#870
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
Farrell
Boy
Ireland
Descendant of the fearless one
#878
Joe
Boy
American
God will increase
#879
Bing
Boy
China
zhèngzhèng), meaning 'the one who is generous'
#881
Norvil
Boy
American
North town or village
#888
Fielden
Boy
England
Field dweller
#891
Gaylon
Boy
American
a combination of Gaye and Lon
#892
Pettus
Boy
American
a surname, possible variant of 'petit', meaning 'small'
#892
Ardel
Unisex
English
Winged one, nurturer
#897
Redus
Boy
American
Derived from the word 'red', often associated with strength and energy.
#900
Dewayne
Boy
American
From the blackberry hill
#912
Sherman
Boy
English
shearer of wool; one who works with wool
#916
Semmie
Boy
American
A diminutive form of Samuel
#916
Burnard
Boy
England
bear strength
#919
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
Dix
Boy
English
son of Richard
#927
Deroy
Boy
French-speaking countries
Deroy is derived from 'roy,' meaning 'king.'
#929
Lynal
Boy
American
Lion's strength
#935
Rosvelt
Boy
USA
of the rose field
#939
Myrlin
Unisex
American
A variant of the name Merlyn, meaning 'sea fortress' or 'sea hill'.
#942
Marvyn
Boy
American
Variant of Marvin, which means 'sea friend' or 'great lord'.
#947
Procopio
Boy
Italy
to advance, to progress
#951
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
Felimon
Boy
Greece
a son of friendship
#964
Leman
Boy
France
Beloved, affectionate; It's like a water body, derived from 'leman'/lemanlar which means 'river'.
#968
Eskel
Boy
Sweden
God strengthens
#969
Codell
Boy
English
a joyful heart
#976
Deloyd
Boy
American
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
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
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’.
Cloude
Boy
France
the famous one; the renowned; to be clear or to shine
Malcum
Boy
Scottish
Scottish Gaelic
Rayborn
Boy
English-speaking countries
Born during the day
Bobie
Unisex
American
Bright fame
Welbert
Boy
English
A beloved name with deep roots
Murrill
Boy
American
sea hill
Eraclio
Boy
Spanish-speaking countries
Derived from 'Hercules', symbolizing strength and bravery.
Benny
Boy
American
Son of the right hand
Wendyl
Boy
American
A variation of 'Wendell', meaning 'wanderer' or 'traveller'
Lehmon
Boy
English
Lemon tree; vibrant or refreshing
Romane
Boy
France
French feminine form of Romanus (see ROMAN).
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
Rhoderick
Boy
England
famous ruler
Jomes
Boy
Spain
a variation of the name James, meaning 'supplanter'
Leve
Boy
Scandinavian countries
Lion; To rise or elevate
Greenberry
Boy
American
green berry
Cleophis
Boy
Greece
Glory of the father.
Drexell
Boy
American
derived from the old surname meaning 'a town dweller'
Murton
Boy
English
from the moor town
Lonas
Boy
Greek
A form of the name Alona, meaning 'oak tree'
Corman
Boy
USA
Son of the charioteer
Glendell
Unisex
American
valley with a glen
Dizzy
Boy
American
dizzy or light-headed
Linard
Boy
France
lion strength
Kirke
Boy
[Greek Mythology]
Greek form of CIRCE.
Nick
Boy
[English
Short form of NICHOLAS.
Jearl
Boy
American
Variant of Earl, meaning nobleman
Baynard
Boy
England
brave as a bear
Tereso
Boy
Spain
The name is derived from the Latin name 'Teresa', meaning 'to harvest'.
Sherrod
Boy
American
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
Boy
American
Noble friend
Hairl
Boy
American
A beloved name with deep roots
Forster
Boy
UK
forester or woodsman
Von
Boy
Germanic
from; of
Leanard
Boy
American
Brave as a lion
Swanson
Boy
USA
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
Boy
American
from the town of Fremont
Ammer
Unisex
Germanic
to love