1920s Boy Names: A Blast from the Past

Looking for a classic and timeless name for your little one? Look no further than the roaring 1920s! This era was a period of great change and innovation, reflected in the popular baby names of the time. From sophisticated and stylish to strong and enduring, 1920s boy names offer a unique blend of vintage charm and modern appeal. Get ready to discover a treasure trove of names that will transport you back to the Jazz Age and inspire you with their rich history and meaning.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| **Alden** | Old English; "from the old hill" |
| **Arthur** | Celtic; "bear" or "strong man" |
| **Bartholomew** | Hebrew; "son of Talmai" |
| **Benjamin** | Hebrew; "son of the right hand" |
| **Bernard** | German; "brave bear" |
| **Blake** | Old English; "black" or "dark" |
| **Brooks** | English; "from the stream" |
| **Calvin** | Latin; "bald-headed" |
| **Carlton** | Old English; "from the farm near the town" |
| **Cecil** | Latin; "blind" |
| **Charles** | German; "free man" |
| **Chester** | Latin; "camp" or "fort" |
| **Clarence** | Latin; "bright" or "famous" |
| **Clifford** | Old English; "cliff ford" |
| **Clyde** | Gaelic; "from the glen" |
| **Conrad** | German; "bold advisor" |
| **Curtis** | Latin; "courteous" |
| **Dallas** | Gaelic; "from the valley" |
| **Daniel** | Hebrew; "God is my judge" |
| **David** | Hebrew; "beloved" |
| **Dennis** | Greek; "god of wine" |
| **Donald** | Gaelic; "world ruler" |
| **Douglas** | Gaelic; "dark water" |
| **Edward** | Old English; "wealthy guardian" |
| **Edwin** | Old English; "wealthy friend" |
| **Elmer** | German; "noble" |
| **Ernest** | German; "serious" |
| **Eugene** | Greek; "well-born" |
| **Everett** | Old English; "strong boar" |
| **Floyd** | Welsh; "gray" |
| **Francis** | Latin; "free man" |
| **Frederick** | German; "peaceful ruler" |
| **George** | Greek; "farmer" |
| **Gerald** | German; "spear ruler" |
| **Gilbert** | Old English; "bright pledge" |
| **Gordon** | Gaelic; "big hill" |
| **Harold** | Old Norse; "army ruler" |
| **Harry** | German; "home ruler" |
| **Harvey** | French; "battle-strong" |
| **Henry** | German; "home ruler" |
| **Herbert** | German; "bright warrior" |
| **Howard** | German; "brave warrior" |
| **Hugh** | French; "mind" or "spirit" |
| **Irving** | Old English; "green meadow" |
| **Jack** | Hebrew; "God is gracious" |
| **James** | Hebrew; "supplanter" |
| **Jasper** | Persian; "treasurer" |
| **Jefferson** | English; "son of Jeffrey" |
| **Jeremiah** | Hebrew; "the Lord has exalted" |
| **Jesse** | Hebrew; "gift" |
| **Joe** | Hebrew; "God will increase" |
| **John** | Hebrew; "God is gracious" |
| **Joseph** | Hebrew; "God will increase" |
| **Julian** | Latin; "youthful" |
| **Kenneth** | Gaelic; "handsome" |
| **Lawrence** | Latin; "laurel" |
| **Leonard** | German; "lion strong" |
| **Lewis** | German; "famous warrior" |
| **Lloyd** | Welsh; "gray" |
| **Louis** | German; "famous warrior" |
| **Malcolm** | Gaelic; "devotee of Saint Columba" |
| **Mark** | Latin; "hammer" |
| **Martin** | Latin; "war god" |
| **Matthew** | Hebrew; "gift of God" |
| **Maurice** | Latin; "dark-skinned" |
| **Melvin** | Gaelic; "gentle" |
| **Michael** | Hebrew; "who is like God?" |
| **Morgan** | Welsh; "sea defender" |
| **Nathan** | Hebrew; "given" |
| **Nelson** | English; "son of Neil" |
| **Nicholas** | Greek; "victory of the people" |
| **Norman** | Old Norse; "northman" |
| **Oliver** | Latin; "olive tree" |
| **Oscar** | Old Norse; "god spear" |
| **Owen** | Welsh; "noble" |
| **Patrick** | Latin; "nobleman" |
| **Paul** | Latin; "small" |
| **Philip** | Greek; "lover of horses" |
| **Ralph** | German; "wolf counsel" |
| **Raymond** | German; "wise protector" |
| **Reginald** | German; "kingly advisor" |
| **Richard** | German; "strong ruler" |
| **Robert** | German; "bright fame" |
| **Roger** | German; "famous spear" |
| **Ronald** | Old Norse; "ruler of peace" |
| **Roy** | French; "king" |
| **Russell** | Old French; "red" |
| **Samuel** | Hebrew; "God has heard" |
| **Scott** | Gaelic; "from Scotland" |
| **Sidney** | English; "wide meadow" |
| **Stanley** | Old English; "stone field" |
| **Stephen** | Greek; "crown" |
| **Theodore** | Greek; "gift of God" |
| **Thomas** | Aramaic; "twin" |
| **Walter** | German; "army ruler" |
| **William** | German; "resolute protector" |
| **Wilson** | English; "son of Will" |
| **Winston** | English; "joyful town" |