Classic boy names have stood the test of time — they were popular a generation ago, they're popular now, and they'll still work in 30 years. These are the names grandparents recognize and teachers can spell.
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supplanter, one who follows at the heel
Englishfrom Lucania
Englishresolute protector, strong-willed guardian
Englishson of the south
Hebrewsupplanter
Englishdivine judge
Englishname of God
Englishwho resembles God
Englishpermanent, long-lived
EnglishYahweh is gracious
Englishyoung warrior
Welshdefender of men
Greekson of the sea
Welshbeloved, dear
HebrewGod will add, God will increase
Hebrewgift of God
Hebrewson of Jack
EnglishTwin
EnglishSupplanter; one who follows at the heel
EnglishStone worker; one who builds with stone
EnglishPriceless; of inestimable worth
EnglishLittle hollow; from the little hollow place
ScottishLittle fire; born of fire
IrishFrom Hebrew 'Kalev'; possibly related to 'kelev...
Englishthe Lord saves
Hebrewmay God deliver
Hebrewfrom the western farmstead
Englishone who carries Christ in heart
Greekhe gave
Hebrewmessenger
Spanishchampion, famous one
Irishcrooked river, winding stream
Scottishmanly, brave
Greekfrom Hadria, of the Adriatic
LatinGod is gracious
Scottishfollower of Christ
Englishmountain of strength; exalted
EnglishGod has given
Englishlittle king
Irishbright fame
EnglishGod will increase
Spanishkeeper of the game preserve
Englishman, mankind, human
Hebrewsavior
Spanishdescending
Englishfrom the long ridge
Englishvenerable
Englishborn on Sunday
Italianpeople's champion, victorious
Englishdescendant of the ruler of the home
AmericanItalian form of John, gift of God
Italianson of Carr (marsh dweller)
Americanhuntsman, pursuer
Englishfamous warrior
Spanishstrong, virile
Spanishlover of hounds
Irishgift of God
Spanishson of David
Englishderived from Calvus, bald
Englishchurch official overseeing ten
EnglishGod is gracious
WelshGod has given
Hebrewhealer, to heal
Englishrival, eager to excel
ItalianGod is gracious
Russiandove
Scottishcoal, swarthy
EnglishYahweh saves; God is salvation
SpanishBrock's town
Americanson of Jack
Americanhunter
Americangreatest
EnglishGod is with us
Hebrewpriceless, of inestimable worth
Italianvictory of the people
Greekdefender of the people
Spanishwealthy
Hebrewwho is like God?
Spanishcheerful settlement
Americanmanly, brave
Spanishcloth fuller, fabric tucker
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