1800s Boy Names · 1498+ names with meanings

1800s Boy Names From a Defining Era

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1800s Boy Names

A
15 of 142 names
Aaron
Biblical / Hebrew · Mountain of Strength
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Ab
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Father, paternal, forebear, source, origin.
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Abbott
Aramaic / Hebrew · Father
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Abel
Biblical / Hebrew / Aramaic · Breathing
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Abner
Hebrew · Father of light, my father is a lamp
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Abraham
Biblical / Hebrew / Aramaic · Father of Many Nations
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Abram
Biblical / Hebrew / Russian / Amish · Father of Many Nations
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Ace
English / Latin · The Best One
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Adam
Biblical / Hebrew / Amish / Czech · Man
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Adams
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · "Son of Adam." | Formal: "Descendant from Adam."
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Adel
English / Finnish / German / Italian · Noble, serene, and gentle.
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Adelard
Yoruba / WestAfrican · "Noble and brave ruler." | Formal: "Noble ruler renowned for bravery."
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Adelbert
Dutch / German · Noble, bright person.
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Aden
Hebrew / Old English · Little fire / delight, pleasure
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Ader
Yoruba / WestAfrican · Noble and powerful.
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B
15 of 92 names
Baker
Modern American · Occupational name for bread maker.
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Baldwin
English / Germanic · Bold Friend
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Ballard
Modern American · A ball in yard. | Formal: A spherical object in space.
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Banks
English / Germanic · One who lives on the hillside or riverbank
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Barnard
Modern American · "strong, brave, courageous person" | Formal: "bearer of a defense"
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Barnet
Modern American · "Bear strength, leader, brave" | Formal: "Strong leader, courageous individual"
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Barnett
English / Germanic · Place cleared by burning
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Barney
English / Hebrew · The Son of Encouragement
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Barnie
Modern American · Son of consolation or comfort.
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Barrett
English / Germanic · Rule Like A Bear
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Barry
Irish Gaelic / Welsh · Spear, sharp, fair-haired one
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Bart
Dutch / Greek / Hebrew · Rich In Land
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Bartholomew
Hebrew · Son of Talmay, son of furrows
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Bartlett
Hebrew · Son of the earth
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Bartley
Modern American · Son of a strong man.
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C
15 of 118 names
Caesar
Latin · Long-haired, hairy; emperor
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Cal
English · Short form of Calvin, Caldwell.
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Caleb
Hebrew · Devoted, whole-hearted; also "dog"
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Calhoun
Irish · From the narrow forest
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Calvin
English / French · Little Bald One
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Cameron
Scottish Gaelic · Crooked nose, bold
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Campbell
Gaelic / Scottish · Twisted Mouth
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Candido
Modern American · Innocent, pure, sincere, honest | Formal: Guileless, ingenuous, artless, frank
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Captain
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Leader or commander of a ship.
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Carl
Germanic · Free man, strong, manly
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Carleton
English · Free peasants settlement
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Carlisle
Old English / Celtic · From Carlisle, fortress of the god Lugus
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Carlo
Germanic / Italian · Free man, strong, manly
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Carlos
Germanic / Portuguese / Spanish · Free Man
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Carlton
English · Town For Peasants
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D
15 of 67 names
Dale
English · Living In A Valley
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Dalton
English · Settlement In A Valley
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Damon
Greek · A Tamer
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Dan
Modern American · God is my judge.
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Dane
English · From A Valley
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Danial
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · God is my judge.
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Daniel
Hebrew · God is my judge, judged by God
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Darius
English / Persian / Aramaic / Lithuanian · A Good and Wealthy Protector
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Darrell
Modern American · Beloved or dear, open-minded.
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Darwin
Modern American · Dear friend
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Dave
Hebrew · Beloved, cherished, dear one
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David
Hebrew · Beloved, beloved friend
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Davie
Hebrew · Beloved, cherished, dear one
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Davis
Modern American · Beloved
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Dawson
English / Germanic · Son of David
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E
15 of 122 names
Earl
English · A Noted Warrior
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Earnest
Germanic · Serious, vigorous, sincere
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Ebb
Modern American · Tide; flowing or receding water.
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Eben
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Stone of help
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Ebenezer
English / Hebrew · The Helping Stone
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Eber
Irish · "Strong, powerful, beyond measure."
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Ebert
Modern American · German surname. Noble, bright, famous.
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Ed
English · Wealthy Guard
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Edd
Modern American · We couldn't find the exact meaning for the name 'Edd', as it appears to be a nickname rather than a standalone name.
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Eddie
Old English · Wealthy guardian
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Eddy
Old English · Wealthy guardian, prosperous guard
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Edgar
English / French · Prosperity From The Spear
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Edmon
Modern American · "Rich protector." | Formal: "Guardian of wealth and prosperity."
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Edmond
Old English · Wealthy protector, prosperous guard
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Edmund
Old English · Wealthy protector, prosperous guard
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F
15 of 53 names
Fabian
Polish · Bean grower
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Farley
English · Fern Covered Clearing
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Farris
Modern American · 'Farris': Adventurous, courageous, strong, optimistic.
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Federico
Germanic / Italian · Peaceful ruler, peace and power
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Felice
Italian · Happy, fortunate, joyful, lucky, blessed.
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Felipe
Greek / Spanish · Lover of horses, horse friend
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Felix
Biblical / Latin · Happy
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Felton
Modern American · "Happy town" or "Joyful settlement."
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Fenton
English · From A Settlement Near A Marsh
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Ferd
Modern American · Bold, peaceful leader.
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Ferdie
English · Brave and peaceful ruler.
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Ferdinand
Germanic · Bold voyager, adventurous peace
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Ferman
Modern American · Strong or resolute in decision.
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Fernand
French · Peaceful, courageous, adventurous, intelligent, beloved.
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Fernando
Germanic / Portuguese / Spanish · Brave Yet Peaceful
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G
15 of 66 names
Gabe
English / Hebrew · God's Bravest Man
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Gabriel
Hebrew · God is my strength, man of God
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Gaines
English · Trickery
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Galen
English / Greek / Amish · Calm or Peaceful
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Gardner
English · Keeper of the garden
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Garfield
English · A Triangular Bit of Land
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Garland
English · A Triangular Bit of Land
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Garner
Modern American · Granary
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Garnett
Modern American · Pomegranate; strong or robust.
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Garret
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Spear strength
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Garrett
Germanic / Irish · Brave with a spear; spear ruler
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Garry
Germanic / English · Spear; spear-ruler
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Garvin
Modern American · Brave warrior or rough-haired.
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Gary
English / Germanic · A Spear
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Gaston
French / Germanic · Guest
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H
15 of 89 names
Hal
Germanic / Hebrew · Army ruler / home ruler
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Halbert
Modern American · "Bright or shining ruler" | Formal: "Noble ruler"
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Hamilton
English / Scottish · Bare Hill
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Hammond
English · High Protection
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Hamp
Modern American · Shortened form of "Hampshire" or "Hamilton."
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Hampton
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Home settlement
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Hannibal
Assyrian / NearEastern / Punic · Grace of Baal, god of fertility and fortune
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Hans
Hebrew / Germanic · God is gracious
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Hansford
Modern American · "Hansford means 'Ford of Hans'." | Formal: "Hansford derives from a ford."
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Hanson
Scandinavian · Son of Hans
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Harden
English · Valley of the hares
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Hardin
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Strong, courageous, brave, determined | Formal: Resilient, unyielding, tenacious, unrelenting
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Hardy
English · Bold, brave
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Harl
Modern American · Army leader, strong warrior. | Formal: Leader in battle, powerful warrior.
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Harlan
English · Hailing From Near An Army Land
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I
15 of 33 names
Ignacio
Latin / Spanish · Fiery, burning one, fire
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Ignatius
Latin · Fiery, burning one, fire
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Ignatz
German · Ignatz means "fiery" or "ardent."
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Ike
Hebrew · He laughs, laughter, joy
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Iler
Modern American · Ancient river in northeastern Iberia.
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Irby
Modern American · English/Norse surname origin; farmstead by yew trees.
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Irven
Modern American · "Green, fresh, young river."
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Irvin
English / Scottish / Amish · Water of Green
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Irvine
English / Scottish · Water of Green
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Irving
English / Scottish · Water of Green
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Irwin
English · Friend Like A Boar
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Isaac
Hebrew · He will laugh, laughter, God laughs
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Isac
Hebrew / Scandinavian · He laughs, laughter, joy
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Isador
English · Gift of Isis, strong, powerful.
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Isadore
English / Greek · Present From Isis
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J
15 of 80 names
Jabez
Biblical / Hebrew · Grief
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Jack
Hebrew / Old French · God is gracious, supplanter
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Jackson
Old English · Son of Jack, God is gracious
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Jacob
Hebrew / Scandinavian / Amish · Following After
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Jacques
Hebrew / French · Supplanter, held by the heel
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Jake
Hebrew · Supplanter, held by the heel
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James
Hebrew / Latin · Supplanter, holder of the heel
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Jared
Biblical · He descends
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Jarrett
English / Germanic · Ruler With Spear
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Jarvis
English · Skilled with a spear
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Jason
Biblical / Greek · A Person Who Heals
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Jasper
Persian · Treasurer
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Jay
Modern American · Jaybird
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Jeff
Germanic · Divine peace, pledge of peace
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Jefferson
English / Germanic · Son of Jeffery
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12 of 12 names
Karl
Germanic · Free man, strong, manly
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Keith
Scottish · Forest
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Kemp
English · Athlete or Sports Person
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Kenneth
English / Gaelic / Amish · Handsome One
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Kenney
Modern American · Descendant of Cionadh - Scottish. | English form of Kenneth.
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Kent
English / Gaelic · Border Land
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King
English · Leader
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Kirk
English · Church
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Knox
Modern American · Round hill
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Knute
Norse / Norwegian · Knot
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Kurt
Germanic / Old Norse · Brave counsel / courteous
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Kyle
English / Gaelic · Living Near A Narrow Channel
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L
15 of 86 names
Laban
Biblical / Hebrew / Aramaic · White
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Lael
Hebrew · Belonging to God
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Lafayette
Modern American · Faith
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Lafe
Modern American · Meaning of the name "Lafaye": Noble and loyal spouse.
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Laird
English / Scottish · Landlord or Owner of Land
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Lake
English · Body of water, natural basin.
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Lambert
Dutch / English / French / German / Germanic · Land Bright
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Lamont
Modern American · Lawyer
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Lance
Germanic / Latin · Land, spear, lance weapon
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Landon
Old English · Long hill, ridge
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Larry
Latin · From Laurentum, laurel wreath
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Lars
Greek / Norse · From Laurentum, laurel
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Laurence
Latin · From Laurentum; crowned with laurel
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Lawerence
Modern American · Laurel crown | Formal: Crowned with laurel
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Lawrance
Latin · From Laurentum, laurel-crowned
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M
15 of 89 names
Mace
Celtic / Irish / Scottish · "Swift and elegant beauty."
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Maceo
Celtic / Irish / Scottish · Gift of God's grace. | Formal: God's grace or gift.
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Mack
English / Gaelic · The Son
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Magnus
Latin · Great, mighty, magnificent one
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Mahlon
Amish · Sickly
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Major
English / Germanic / Latin · Spear Counsel
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Malachi
Jewish · My messenger
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Malachy
Hebrew / Irish · Second
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Malcolm
English / Gaelic · Follower of Saint Columba
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Malcom
Scottish / Gaelic · Devotee of Saint Columba
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Malvin
Modern American · Strong and mighty friend.
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Man
Modern American · God is with us
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Manford
Modern American · Manford: Strong, stalwart leader, protector.
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Manie
Modern American · Short form of Emmanuel.
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Manley
English · Shared Clearing
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N
15 of 38 names
Namon
Modern American · Variant of Naaman; pleasant.
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Napoleon
Germanic / Italian · From Naples
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Narciso
Greek / Italian / Portuguese / Spanish · Numb and Sleepy
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Nate
Hebrew · He gave / gift of God
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Nathan
Biblical / Hebrew / Aramaic · God Gives
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Nathanial
Hebrew / Biblical · Gift of God.
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Nathaniel
Biblical / Hebrew · God Gives
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Neal
Irish / Celtic · Champion, cloud
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Ned
English · Wealthy Guard
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Needham
Modern American · "Necessary village"
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Nehemiah
Biblical / Hebrew / Aramaic · Yahweh Comforts
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Neil
English / Gaelic · Coming From Clouds
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Nelson
English / Gaelic / Amish · Neil's Son
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Nestor
Greek / Russian · One Who Comes Home
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Newell
Modern American · Newell means "new settlement, village."
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15 of 52 names
Oather
Modern American · "One who takes an oath" | Formal: "Person who swears an oath"
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Obed
Biblical / Greek / Hebrew / Latin / Aramaic · Servant of God
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Obert
Modern American · Noble, Bright, Shining.
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Obie
Modern American · Noble or high rank.
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Octave
French · Eighth
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Oddie
Modern American · Of the valley; wealthy
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Odell
English · Hill On Which Woad Grows
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Odin
Modern American · Formal meaning of the name 'Odean': Rich valley or wealthy protector.
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Okey
Modern American · Shortened form of 'Oklahoman'.
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Okla
Modern American · Native American word for people.
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Olaf
Danish / Dutch / German / Norse / Norwegian / Polish · Descendant Of
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Olan
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Olive, Ancestor, God, Longevity, Peaceful. | Formal: Olive Tree, Ancient, Divine, Long Life, Serene.
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Olden
Modern American · "Old and ancient" or "old-timey."
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Ole
Old Norse · Ancestor relic, ancestor's descendant
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Oliver
Latin / Old Norse · Olive tree, ancestor's descendant
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P
15 of 36 names
Pablo
Latin / Spanish · Tiny, Petite
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Parks
English · Park-keeper or stone
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Pascal
French / Latin · Easter-related
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Pascual
Spanish · Easter, related to Passover (Feast).
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Pasquale
Italian / Latin · Easter-related
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Patricio
Latin / Spanish · Noble, patrician, of noble birth
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Patrick
German / Latin · A Nobleman
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Paul
Biblical / Latin / Amish · Tiny, Petite
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Pearson
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Surname meaning "son of Peter."
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Peder
Danish / Greek / Norwegian / Swedish · Rock
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Pedro
Greek / Spanish · Rock, stone, steadfast
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Percival
Old French · Pierce the valley, Arthurian knight
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Percy
Old French / Latin · Pierce the valley, Arthurian knight
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Perrin
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Pear tree
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Perry
English / Germanic / Latin / Amish · Herry's Son
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15 of 86 names
Radford
Modern American · "River crossing by the red ford" | Formal: "Settlement at the red ford"
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Rafael
Hebrew / Portuguese · God Heals
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Rafe
English · Wolf-counsel
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Raliegh
Arabic / Islamic · "Meadow of birds" | Formal: "Meadow of the dwelling"
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Ralph
English / Germanic / Amish · As Wise As A Wolf
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Ramon
Germanic / Spanish · Wise protector, counsel protection
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Ramsey
English · Island On Which Garlic Grows
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Rance
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Noble; strong; courageous individual.
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Randall
Germanic · Shield wolf, strong protector
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Randle
Germanic / English · Wolf shield, wolfs defender
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Randolph
Germanic · Shield wolf, strong protector
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Ransom
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Shield's son
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Raoul
Germanic / French · Wolf counsel, wise wolf
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Ras
Modern American · Full of wisdom; inspired ruler.
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Ray
Latin / Old French · Wise protector, beam of light
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S
15 of 69 names
Saint
Latin · Holy, saintly, sacred one
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Salomon
Hebrew / French · Peaceful, man of peace
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Salvador
Spanish / Portuguese · Savior or Rescuer.
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Salvatore
Latin / Italian · Saviour, rescuer, the one who saves
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Sam
English / Hebrew · Lord Has Heard
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Sameul
Modern American · "God has heard"
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Sampson
English / Hebrew · Sun
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Samson
Hebrew · Sun, bright sun, man of the sun
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Samual
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · "Listener, heard by God." | Formal: "God has heard, his name."
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Samuel
Hebrew · His name is God, heard by God
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Samul
Modern American · God has heard our prayers. | Formal: Answer to our prayers.
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Sanders
Modern American · Defending men
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Sanford
English · Sandy ford
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Santiago
Spanish · St. James
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Santos
Latin / Spanish · Holy, saintly, sacred ones
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15 of 53 names
Talmadge
Modern American · Surname meaning "tall edge."
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Talmage
Modern American · Wise, knowledgeable, scholar, intelligent. | Formal: Occupational name meaning "surveyor".
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Ted
Old English / Greek · Wealthy guardian / gift of God
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Teddy
Old English / Greek · Wealthy guardian / gift of God
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Temple
English / Latin · Temple
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Teodoro
Greek / Spanish · Gift of God, divine gift
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Terence
Latin · Smooth, polished, tender
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Terrance
Latin · Smooth, polished, tender one
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Terrell
English / French · Stubborn Animal or Person
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Terrence
Latin · Smooth, polished, tender
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Tex
English / NativeAmerican · From Texas
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Texas
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · State in the United States.
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Thad
Aramaic / English / Greek · Gift Given By God
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Thaddeus
Aramaic / Biblical / Greek · Gift Given By God
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Theadore
Modern American · God's gift, divine gift. | Formal: Gift from God.
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U
4 of 4 names
Ulysses
Greek / Latin · Wrathful, to hate, wounded in the thigh
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Ural
Bashkir / Turkish · Mountain range in Russia.
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Urban
Biblical / Czech / Danish / German / Polish / Slovene / Swedish / Slovenian · City dweller; metropolitan person.
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Uriah
Hebrew · God is my light, fire of God
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15 of 23 names
Valera
Modern American · 'Valera' means 'strong' or 'brave'.
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Vance
Old English · Marshland, boggy area, wetland
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Vander
Modern American · Surname, from Dutch, "of the.."
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Vaughn
Welsh · Small One
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Verl
Modern American · Strong, bold, determined, loyal, trustworthy.
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Verle
Modern American · Strong, brave, determined, industrious, loyal
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Verma
Modern American · "Brave" or "noble" in Sanskrit.
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Vern
Modern American · Herald, bear news.
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Vernal
Modern American · Meaning: "Of or relating to spring."
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Verner
Germanic / Scandinavian · Army Guard
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Vernon
English / French / Cornish / Germanic · Of The Alder Tree
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Vicente
Latin / Spanish · Conquering, prevailing, victorious
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Victor
Latin / Romanian · Man of Victory
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Vince
Latin · Conquering, prevailing, victorious
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Vincent
Latin / Swedish · The One Who Conquered
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W
15 of 79 names
Wade
English · From Near A Ford
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Wadie
Modern American · Beloved, friendly, gentle, calm.
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Waldemar
Danish / German / Germanic / Norwegian / Polish / Scandinavian / Swedish · Famous Ruler
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Waldo
German · To rule
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Walker
English · A Person Who Prepares Cloth
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Wallace
French / Scottish · Foreign Person
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Wallie
Modern American · Wallie means "foreign ruler"
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Walt
English / German · Army ruler
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Walter
Germanic / Scandinavian · Army Rule
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Walton
English · Foreign Person or Stranger
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Wardell
English · Watchman's Hill
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Warner
English / Germanic · Army Guard
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Warren
English / French / Germanic · From La Verenne
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Wash
Modern American · To cleanse, purify or launder.
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Washington
Modern American · English place surname; settlement of Wassa’s people.
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1 of 1 name
Xavier
Basque · New house; bright
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Y
2 of 2 names
York
English / Greek · Yew Tree
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Young
Korean · Valient
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Z
6 of 6 names
Zachariah
English / Hebrew · God Remembers
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Zack
English / Hebrew · God Remembers
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Zeb
Modern American · Gift of Jehovah
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Zebulon
Biblical / Hebrew · Exaltation or little dwelling
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Zeke
English · God strengthens
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Zeno
Greek / Italian · Of Zeus
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1800s Boy Names — Questions & answers

Everything you need to choose the perfect name for your son.

The top picks included John, William, James, George, and Charles — names parents reached for again and again during an era of industrial might and gentleman's-club tradition.
They captured the values of the era. Names like Albert, Walter, and Frank carry the personality of their time — strong, steady, and unmistakably of that generation.
Many are returning beautifully. Arthur, Theodore, and Henry have all climbed back into modern favor as parents rediscover their quiet strength.
Short names anchored the era too. Sam, Tom, Ben, and Joe were all popular — simple, strong names that aged well.
Biblical and traditional names like John, James, and Samuel remained steady favorites — names parents trusted across generations.
William, Theodore, and Henry all carry meaningful origins — strength, leadership, gift, and grace woven into their roots.
For something less common, try Ezra, Cyrus, or Reuben — authentic to the era but rarely heard today, perfect for parents who love hidden gems.
Not usually. Names like John and Arthur have stayed handsome across generations and feel just right on a modern boy.
Say it out loud. Pair it with your last name. Picture it on a name tag, a diploma, a business card. If Albert or James still feels right after that, it does.
NameHub has a full collection of 1800s boy names organized by popularity, meaning, and origin — every name comes with its full story and pronunciation.