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Top American boys' names of the 1980s
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  • Michael
    Hebrew, Who is like God?.
  • Joshua
    Hebrew, God is my salvation.
  • James
    English, Derived from Jacob, supplanter.
  • Daniel
    Hebrew, God is my judge.
  • Robert
    English, Famous brilliance.
  • John
    Hebrew, God is gracious.
  • Joseph
    Hebrew, God will increase.
  • Justin
    Latin, Just, righteous.
  • Andrew
    Greek, Strong and manly.
  • Ryan
    Irish, Little king.
  • William
    English, German, Protector.
  • Brian
    Irish/Scottish, Strong, honorable.
  • Anthony
    Latin, Greek, Praiseworthy (Latin), flourishing (Greek).
  • Eric
    Scandinavian/English, Ruler.
  • Adam
    Hebrew, Man of the earth.
  • Thomas
    Greek, Aramaic, Twin.
  • Richard
    English, German, English, derived from Richart; German for rich and powerful ruler.
  • Jeremy
    Hebrew, God will uplift.
  • Jeffrey
    English, Divinely peaceful.
  • Kyle
    Irish, Narrow piece of land where cattle graze.
 

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