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1900s Boy Names From a Defining Era

Step back into the turn of the century — Model T Fords, vaudeville, and brand-new electric lights along Main Street. Discover 1900s boy names that defined a generation — from steady favorites parents loved for their sons to forgotten gems ready for rediscovery. Every name includes its full meaning, origin, and the story behind it.

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A
15 of 145 names
Abdon
Arabic · "Servant, humble, obedient"
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Abelardo
Hebrew / Biblical · Noble and strong
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Abelino
Hebrew / Biblical · Breathing, breath of life. | Formal: One who breathes, life-giver.
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Abran
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · "Father of a multitude"
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Abron
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Father of love and happiness.
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Abundio
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Plenty, abundance, or rich in meaning.
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Achille
French / Italian · Thin-lipped
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Achilles
Greek · Pain, thin-lipped, hero of Troy
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Adair
Gaelic · Oak Tree Crossing
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Adalberto
Germanic / Spanish · Noble brightness, noble and bright
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Adan
Hebrew / Biblical · Little Fire, Fiery One.
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Adelaido
Yoruba / WestAfrican · Noble or noble person | Formal: One who is of noble lineage
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Adie
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · "Adie" means "noble" or "noblewoman."
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Adin
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Delicate, slender, or refined.
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Adolphe
French · Noble wolf
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15 of 104 names
Baird
Modern American · Minstrel, poet
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Baldomero
Spanish · Brave and noble ruler.
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Baltazar
Babylonian / Spanish · God protect the king, Baal protects
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Banjamin
Modern American · Shortened form of the name Benjamin.
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Banner
English / Germanic · Flag bearer
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Barclay
English / Irish · Wood From A Birch Tree
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Barnes
English · Someone who lives or works near the barn
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Baron
English / Germanic · Noble title or influential person.
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Barron
Norman French / English · Nobleman, warrior
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Barth
Modern American · Son of Talmai.
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Bartolo
Italian · Italian form of Bartholomew.
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Basel
Arabic / Persian · King
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Basilio
Greek / Italian / Spanish · Regal
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Baylor
Modern American · One who delivers goods
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Bazil
Modern American · Royal, kingly, regal, princely. | Formal: Of royal birth or nature.
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15 of 137 names
Cain
Hebrew · Acquired, craftsman, spear
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Calbert
English · Calf-herder
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Caldwell
English · Cold stream
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Cale
Modern American · Surname derived from Irish Ó Cadhla.
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Caliope
Greek · Greek Muse of epic poetry.
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Calixto
Greek / Portuguese / Spanish · Beautiful
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Calloway
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Pebbly place
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Calogero
Italian · Short and formal meaning: "Beautiful voice or good speaker."
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Calton
Latin · Calf farm
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Calvert
Modern American · Calf herder
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Camden
English · Valley
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Camillo
Italian · Camillus
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Camilo
Latin / Spanish · Attendant at religious rites, noble
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Candelario
Spanish · Bright candle, of the lion.
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Cannon
Modern American · People of Cana or wolf cub
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15 of 139 names
Dalbert
Modern American · Formal: Noble, bright ruler. | Noble ruler.
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Damacio
Modern American · Damacio: | Simple meaning: "Tame" or "Domesticated" | Formal meaning: "One who tames animals"
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Damian
Modern American · To tame, subdue
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Damiano
Italian · "One who tames" | Formal: "Tamer, subduer, or tamer of horses."
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Danford
Modern American · "Danford" has no clear meaning.
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Danny
Modern American · Gift of God.
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Dante
Italian / Latin · Steadfast, Faithful
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Danuel
Modern American · God is my judge.
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Dare
Modern American · Bold; courageous; brave; audacious
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Darel
Norman French / English · Beloved, from Airelle
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Darell
Modern American · Noble, brave or open.
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Dario
Croatian / Italian · Possessing goodness
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Darnell
English / French · A Plant
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Darol
Modern American · "Beloved" or "Dearly loved."
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Darold
Modern American · Noble ruler; strong and distinguished.
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15 of 124 names
Eamon
Hebrew / Irish · Wealthy guardian, prosperous guard
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Earmon
Modern American · Noble, protection, guardian, power, strong.
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Eason
Scottish · Son of Adam
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Easton
Old English · East settlement, eastern town
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Eaton
English · Riverside
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Ector
Modern American · Guardian, protector.
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Eddis
Modern American · "Desire for wealth and power."
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Eddye
Modern American · Variant of the name 'Eddie'.
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Edger
Modern American · "Protector or guardian of inheritance" | Formal: "Defender or preserver of property"
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Edman
Modern American · "Son of Edward" | Formal: "Son of wealth and guardian"
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Edmundo
English / Portuguese / Spanish · Rich Guardian
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Edouard
Modern American · "Rich guardian of wealth"
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Edric
English · Wealthy Monarch
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Edsel
English / Germanic · Small Father
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Eduard
Old English / Germanic · Wealthy guardian, prosperous guard
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15 of 48 names
Fabio
Italian / Latin / Portuguese / Spanish · Bean Farmer
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Faris
Arabic · Knight, horseman, brave warrior
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Farrel
Modern American · Ancient star; radiant and bright.
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Farrell
Irish · Courageous
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Faustino
Italian / Portuguese / Spanish · Meaning: Lucky, fortunate, blessed.
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Fausto
Italian / Latin / Portuguese / Spanish · Fortunate
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Felder
Modern American · Field or farmer.
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Feliberto
Modern American · "Happy, bright warrior" | Formal: "Brave protector filled with joy"
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Feliciano
Italian / Portuguese / Spanish · "Happy, fortunate, lucky, successful."
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Ferdinando
Italian · Noble, courageous, ready for peace.
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Fergus
Gaelic / Irish / Scottish · Man With Energy
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Ferguson
Modern American · Son of Fergus
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Fermin
Basque / Spanish · Strong
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Fermon
Modern American · Strong protector; loyal guardian.
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Fidelis
Roman · "Faithful, loyal, trustworthy, reliable."
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15 of 84 names
Gabino
Spanish · God's strength and protection
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Gabor
Modern American · Strong, God is my strength.
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Gael
English / Hebrew · My Father's Delight
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Gaetano
Italian / Latin · From Gaeta
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Gage
English · In Charge of Weights and Measures
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Galileo
Italian · From Galilee
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Galvin
Irish · A sparrow
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Garald
Modern American · Strong ruler or leader. | Formal: Powerful and authoritative ruler.
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Gareld
Modern American · Uncertain meaning, not established.
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Gareth
English / Welsh · A Gentle Person
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Garl
Modern American · Meaning of name 'Garl': | Spear ruler or warrior. | Formal: Leader with spear or warrior chief.
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Garlan
Modern American · "Little spear warrior or fortress" | Formal: "Brave soldier or fortified place"
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Garlen
Modern American · "Wreath of protection and love."
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Garlon
Modern American · Meaning of the name 'Garlon': | "Valorous" or "Brave" | Formal: "Courageous warrior"
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Garold
Modern American · Famous ruler with a spear.
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15 of 98 names
Haakon
Norse / Norwegian · Chosen son
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Haden
English / Modern American · Hay valley, heather hill
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Haig
Armenian · Enclosed with hedges
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Hajime
Modern American · "Beginning" or "First" in Japanese.
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Halford
Modern American · "Sheltered by the halh-ford."
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Halton
Modern American · "Hill town"
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Hamlet
Amleth / Armenian / Germanic · Home
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Hanford
Modern American · River crossing with herons. | Formal: Place of heron river crossing.
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Hank
Germanic · Home ruler, estate ruler
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Hansel
Hebrew / Germanic · God is gracious
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Harace
Modern American · "Army commander; strong leader"
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Harald
Danish / English / German / Norwegian / Swedish · Powerful Man In The Army
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Harding
English / Germanic · Son of The Hard One
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Hargis
Modern American · Rocky hill or valley.
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Harles
Modern American · Harlei: Unique and strong character.
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15 of 22 names
Ian
English / Hebrew · God is Merciful
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Ichiro
Japanese · First Born Child
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Idris
Welsh · Lord; studious
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Idus
Modern American · "Fifth day of month." | Formal: "Roman term for specific calendar day."
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Ignazio
Italian · Ignazio means "fiery" or "ardent."
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Ikey
Modern American · "God will establish or improve"
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Ildefonso
Spanish · Defender of God's peace. | Formal: Protector of divine tranquility.
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Immanuel
Hebrew · God is with us, God is present
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Irvan
Modern American · "Gift of God" or "Leader"
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Isaias
Hebrew / Spanish · God is salvation, God saves
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Isamu
Japanese · Brave or gallant
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Isao
Japanese · "Honest and respectful." | Formal: "Honest and dignified individual."
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Ishmeal
Modern American · God hears my prayer. | Formal: God listens and answers prayers.
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Ishmel
Modern American · God listens or God hears
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Isiac
Modern American · Devoted to the goddess Isis.
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15 of 65 names
Jacinto
Greek / Portuguese / Spanish · Hyacinth Flower
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Jacobo
Hebrew / Spanish · Supplanter, held by the heel
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Jaime
Modern American · Supplanter
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Jame
Modern American · "Simple and formal. Not sure."
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Jan
Slovenian / Czech · God is gracious
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Jarl
Danish / Norse / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · Chieftain or Nobleman
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Jarold
Modern American · "Strong spear; ruler"
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Jarrel
Modern American · Strong, Brave, Leader, Noble | Formal: Resolute, Dignified
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Jarrell
Gerville · Strong, honorable, courageous, leader, determined.
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Javan
Biblical · Greece
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Javier
Basque / Spanish · New house
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Jb
English · Unknown or unspecified.
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Jc
Modern American · Victorious and noble.
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Jd
English · Stone of the side
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Jed
English / Hebrew · God's Friend
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15 of 34 names
Kaiser
German / Latin · Head Full of Hair
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Kalman
Modern American · Strong, powerful, warrior | Formal: Mighty, esteemed, brave
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Karel
English / Germanic · Free Woman
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Karlton
Modern American · "Karlton" may refer to a person's given name.
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Kazmir
Modern American · Glory of his command.
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Kazuma
Modern American · Prosperous defender or one who controls
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Kazuo
Japanese · First son or harmonious man
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Keller
Modern American · Cellar
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Kelton
Modern American · Town of the keels
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Kelvin
English · From The River Kelvin
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Kemper
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Serf; hemp farmer; person from Kempen
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Kempton
Modern American · "Village of Chemma's people." | Formal: "Settlement of the warrior."
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Ken
Modern American · Born of fire or handsome; healthy and strong
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Kenard
Modern American · Brave, handsome leader. | Formal: Valiant, distinguished leader.
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Kendrick
English / Gaelic / Welsh · Supreme Champion
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1900s boy names — Questions & answers

Everything you need to know about choosing a 1900s name.

The top picks included John, William, James, George, and Charles — names parents reached for again and again during the dawn of the modern century.
They captured the values of the era. Names like Walter, Harold, and Albert carry the personality of their time — strong, steady, and unmistakably of that generation.
Many are returning beautifully. Arthur, Harold, and Walter have all climbed back into modern favor as parents rediscover their quiet strength.
Short names anchored the era too. Sam, Tom, Ben, and Ray 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, Henry, and Theodore all carry meaningful origins — strength, leadership, gift, and grace woven into their roots.
For something less common, try Clarence, Earl, or Floyd — 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 Walter or James still feels right after that, it does.
NameHub has a full collection of 1900s boy names organized by popularity, meaning, and origin — every name comes with its full story and pronunciation.