Popular Baby Names 1938
Classic names that peaked in 1938 — now making a comeback.
200 names884 girl435 boy
These 1938 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.
James
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
supplanter
#4 →
Kenneth
BoyScotland
Born of fire; handsome.
#262 ↓
Winston
BoyUnited Kingdom
joyful stone
#398 ↓
Barty
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Son of the farmer
#503 →
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 ↓
Karel
UnisexCzech Republic
A feminine form of the name Karel, meaning 'man' or 'free man'.
#516 →
Hayne
BoyEngland
heather-covered land
#525 →
Verland
BoyAmerican
from the land of the brave
#537 →
Tommey
BoyAmerican
twin
#544 →
Delmond
BoyEnglish-speaking Countries
derived from 'd'Alemann', meaning 'of the stranger'.; modern name possibly meaning 'noble estate'.
#555 →
Silberio
BoyItaly
Silver
#557 →
Raburn
BoyAmerican
From the surname, possibly related to 'Raven' or 'Burn'
#562 →
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 →
Jary
BoyAmerican
Descendant of Jer
#571 →
Arless
BoyAmerican
English
#580 →
Zelbert
BoyAmerican
Noble; bright
#581 →
Lendal
BoyEnglish
From the linden tree hill
#587 →
Roylee
BoyAmerican
Royal
#604 →
Garlon
BoyAmerican
guardian or protector
#605 →
Arlander
BoyAmerican
A variant of the name 'Alaric', meaning 'ruler of all'.
#608 →
Hassell
BoyEngland
Holly trees' place
#621 →
Dermont
BoyIreland
without a master
#629 →
Gaylard
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
a brave one
#629 →
Elray
BoyAmerican
heir to the throne
#631 →
Wilmor
BoyGermanic
will helmet
#633 →
Janiel
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
God is gracious
#645 →
Clauzell
BoyFrench
Small keyhole
#646 →
Selby
UnisexEngland
Old Norse
#650 →
Vaughan
BoyWelsh
little
#650 →
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 →
Garney
BoyAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#658 →
Cesario
BoyItalian
a derivative of 'Caesar', which means 'long-haired'
#667 →
Therald
BoyAmerican
A modern variant of the name Harold, meaning 'army ruler' or 'leader of the army'.
#669 →
Searcy
BoyAmerican
A variant of the name 'Searcy', originally a surname.
#670 →
Rabon
BoyHebrew-speaking countries
a shepherd, a protector
#671 →
Cardell
BoyEnglish
Variant of Cardin
#675 →
Rexie
UnisexAmerican
Diminutive of 'Rex', meaning 'kingly' or 'queenly'.
#677 →
Almous
BoyArabic
caring, kind
#678 →
Lomax
BoyEngland
from the snare
#680 →
Carville
BoyFrance
From the town by the hill
#686 →
Linvel
BoyAmerican
A joyful and graceful person; an invented name
#697 →
Durie
BoyScotland
From the 'place of the pine.'
#704 →
Newland
BoyUK
A beloved name with deep roots
#707 →
Starley
UnisexAmerican
star field
#708 →
Ponciano
BoySpain
of the fifth
#712 →
Gorham
BoyEngland
Old English
#720 →
Wardel
BoyUSA
guardian of the forest
#721 →
Waynard
BoyEngland
Old English
#722 →
Mead
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Meadow or field
#725 →
Warne
BoyUnited Kingdom
one who guards
#732 →
Remer
BoyGermanic
remedy
#741 →
Elster
BoyGermanic
A name referring to a magpie.
#742 →
Moreland
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
marshland, boggy land
#747 →
Pat
Unisex[English]
Short form of PATRICK or PATRICIA. A famous bearer of this name was Pat Garrett (1850-1908), the sheriff who shot Billy the Kid.
#749 →
Cloys
BoyUSA
A variant of Clovis, which means 'famous warrior'
#751 →
Wally
Boy[English]
Diminutive of WALTER or WALLACE.
#751 →
Merrel
BoyAmerican
Variant of Meryl, meaning 'sea-bright' or 'shining sea'
#753 →
Garlond
BoyAmerican
A variant of Garland, meaning 'a wreath or chain of flowers, leaves, or stems.'
#762 →
Lyndal
UnisexAustralia
derived from the name 'Linda', meaning 'beautiful'
#763 →
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 →
Lewellyn
BoyWelsh
like a lion
#780 →
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 →
Leanord
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
brave lion
#803 →
Lowel
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
young wolf
#804 →
Carsie
BoyAmerican
a descendant of Carsey or or 'son of Earc.'
#809 →
Doyel
BoyIndia
a musical note, expresses joy
#827 →
Tsosie
BoyAmerican
Navajo
#829 →
Bufford
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
dweller by the buffer,
#830 →
Alcuin
BoyUnited Kingdom
noble friend
#834 →
Odaniel
BoyHebrew
God is my judge
#835 →
Sacramento
BoyAmerican
Sacrament.
#835 →
Delmore
BoyEnglish
From the elm tree estate.
#836 →
Dual
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Two; a pair
#838 →
Raydell
BoyAmerican
Derived from the old English word 'rad' meaning counsel or advice, and 'dell' meaning valley.
#838 →
Lones
BoyAmerican
Alone,
#841 →
Berchman
BoyGermanic
bear man
#845 →
Branford
BoyEnglish
burnt ford or river crossing
#846 →
Jerry
BoyAmerican
Rules by the spear
#846 ↓
Verdell
UnisexAmerican
green, youthful
#847 →
Ramon
BoySpain
wise protector
#853 ↓
Granvel
BoyEnglish
From the granary
#855 →
Uyless
BoyUSA
Ulysses, Wrathful
#855 →
Rudolphus
BoyLatin-speaking countries
Famous wolf
#858 →
Nesta
Unisex[Welsh]
Welsh diminutive of AGNES.
#870 →
Bing
BoyChina
zhèngzhèng), meaning 'the one who is generous'
#881 →
Rihcard
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Strong ruler
#887 →
Fielden
BoyEngland
Field dweller
#891 →
Gaylon
BoyAmerican
a combination of Gaye and Lon
#892 →
Lamarr
BoyAmerican
the sea
#893 →
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 →
Semmie
BoyAmerican
A diminutive form of Samuel
#916 →
Burnard
BoyEngland
bear strength
#919 →
Dix
BoyEnglish
son of Richard
#927 →
Levon
BoyArmenia
Armenian form of LEON. This was the name of several kings of Cilician Armenia, including the first king Levon I the Magnificent.
#937 →
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 →
Windell
BoyUSA
derived from 'wind' and 'valley', meaning 'valley of the wind'
#948 →
Allin
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Noble, cheerful; Handsome
#949 →
Loy
UnisexAmerican
loyalty, faithful
#949 →
Garlan
BoyEnglish
a variant of Garlan meaning a small garland or wreath; a form of the name Garland, which has connotations of honor or victory
#951 →
Procopio
BoyItaly
to advance, to progress
#951 →
Willes
BoyEngland
from the spring
#953 →
Ordean
BoyAmerican
variant of Ord, meaning 'spear' or 'point'.
#956 →
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 →
Bernel
BoyOld French
derived from Bernard, meaning ‘brave as a bear’
#974 →
Clement
Boy[English]
English form of the Late Latin name Clemens (or sometimes of its derivative Clementius) which meant "merciful, gentle".
#983 →
Merel
BoyDutch
blackbird
#1000 →
Calton
BoyUnited Kingdom
from the town by the caldron
Levane
BoyHebrew-speaking regions
To be in white, purity; Light
Franchot
BoyFrance
Derived from ‘François’, meaning ‘free man’.
Cloude
BoyFrance
the famous one; the renowned; to be clear or to shine
Rogerio
BoyPortuguese
famous spear
Malcum
BoyScottish
Scottish Gaelic
Rayborn
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Born during the day
Bobie
UnisexAmerican
Bright fame
Murrill
BoyAmerican
sea hill
Hosie
BoyAmerican
Derived from the Hebrew name 'Hosea', meaning 'salvation'.
Milferd
BoyAmerican
From the mill by the ford
Eraclio
BoySpanish-speaking countries
Derived from 'Hercules', symbolizing strength and bravery.
Benny
BoyAmerican
Son of the right hand
Romane
BoyFrance
French feminine form of Romanus (see ROMAN).
Karroll
UnisexAmerican
free man
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'.
Rhoderick
BoyEngland
famous ruler
Jomes
BoySpain
a variation of the name James, meaning 'supplanter'
Cleophis
BoyGreece
Glory of the father.
Drexell
BoyAmerican
derived from the old surname meaning 'a town dweller'
Federico
BoyItaly
Peaceful ruler
Ruberto
BoyItaly
Famous, bright fame
Kirke
Boy[Greek Mythology]
Greek form of CIRCE.
Nick
Boy[English
Short form of NICHOLAS.
Jearl
BoyAmerican
Variant of Earl, meaning nobleman
Adelmo
BoyItalian
noble protector
Baynard
BoyEngland
brave as a bear
Kenwood
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
From the king's forest
Arther
BoyEnglish
bear, strong
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.
Dowell
BoyAmerican
Variant of 'Dowel', meaning a small wooden peg used in carpentry.
Forster
BoyUK
forester or woodsman
Fremon
BoyAmerican
from the town of Fremont
earlis
BoyAmerican
Nobleman or Earl
Ulyssee
BoyFrench
Wrathful, hater
Romer
BoyGermanic
one who is a pilgrim to Rome
Zee
UnisexAmerican
Often used as a diminutive or nickname for names starting with 'Z'.; In Hebrew, it can imply light or brightness.
Jerre
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
Rules by the spear
Arven
BoySweden
heir; from the shore
Rondel
BoyFrance
little round
Harlis
BoyAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
Narvell
UnisexUSA
a blend of nature and valor
Delyle
BoyFrench
from the dell
Pledger
BoyEngland
one who makes a pledge or promise
Leavon
BoyAmerican
the one who is kind, gentle
Wendal
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
A variant of the name Wendell, which means 'wanderer' or 'traveler'.; Derived from the High German 'Wendel', which can also mean 'to wander'.
Gayron
BoyAmerican
Strong and brave
Lendel
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
from the land of the sword
Duel
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
a fight between two people
Wardie
UnisexScotland
Scottish
Woody
BoyAmerican
dweller near the woods
Carle
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
a variant of Carla or Charles, meaning 'free man'
Buddy
Boy[English]
From the English word meaning "friend". It probably originated as a nursery form of the word brother.
Georg
BoyGermanic
Form of GEORGE. This name was borne by the German idealist philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770-1831).
Toby
Unisex[English]
Medieval form of TOBIAS. It was sometimes used as a feminine name in the 1930s and 40s due to the influence of American actress Toby Wing (1915-2001).
Jesue
BoySpain
God is salvation
Romelle
UnisexFrance
Little Kite
Leamond
BoyOld French
of the land, protector
Darol
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Dear and beloved.
Laymon
BoyAmerican
A variant of the Old English name Leofman, meaning 'dear man' or 'beloved person.'
LeGrant
BoyFrance
The grant given
Eudon
BoyScotland
wealthy ruler
Pete
BoyUSA
Short form of PETER.
Dahl
BoyNorway
valley
Onecimo
BoySpanish
the one who is born
Sheldon
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Old English
Fedrick
BoyAmerican
peaceful ruler; powerful leader
Claudell
UnisexAmerican
lame or disabled; claud, derived from Claude, meaning 'lame'
Wallis
UnisexAmerican
Old English
Elbern
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
noble warrior
Dearld
BoyAmerican
(English: "the one who is dear")
Hareld
BoyNorway
Meaning 'army ruler'.
Doyce
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
A beloved name with deep roots
Gaynor
UnisexEngland
the fair one
Novel
UnisexAmerican
New, fresh, a new story or narrative in literature.
Filbert
BoyGermanic
Variant of FILIBERT. It is particularly used in Tanzania due to track star Filbert Bayi (1953-), who set a world record running the 1500 meter in 1974.
Merald
BoyAmerican
A variant of the name 'Emerald'