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Top American boys' names of the 1930s
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  • Robert
    English, Famous brilliance.
  • James
    English, Derived from Jacob, supplanter.
  • John
    Hebrew, God is gracious.
  • William
    English, German, Protector.
  • Richard
    English, German, English, derived from Richart; German for rich and powerful ruler.
  • Charles
    German, English, Farmer (German), strong and manly (English).
  • Donald
    Scottish, Proud ruler.
  • Thomas
    Greek, Aramaic, Twin.
  • Joseph
    Hebrew, God will increase.
  • Edward
    English, Prosperous guardian.
  • Ronald
    Scottish, English, Powerful, mighty.
  • Paul
    Latin, Small.
  • Kenneth
    Irish, English, Irish, handsome; English, royal oath.
  • Frank
    English, Short for Francis.
  • Jack
    American, Nickname for John or Jacob.
  • Harold
    Scandinavian, Army leader.
  • Billy
    English, German, Short for William.
  • Gerald
    German, Mighty warrior.
  • Jerry
    German, Mighty spearman.
  • Henry
    German, Ruler of the household.
  • Bobby
    English, Nickname for Robert.
  • Carl
    German, Man, variation of Charles.
  • Larry
    Latin, Short for Lawrence (crowned with laurel).
 

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