Other boy names with the largest positive change include.

Long victorian boy names. Bryant also rose in popularity from 829 to 658. Classics come in one syllable selections like Reid and Will as well as longer names. Other more uniquely British names that may sound a bit too posh to American ears at the present moment include Barnaby Crispin Giles and Tarquin.

Reuben means behold a son. The 1890s came at the end of the Victorian era named after Englands Queen Victoria 1837 - 1901. While not all antique boy names make the fashion grade sorry Herbert and Melvin new old choices such as August and Theodore are being added to the roster all the time.

Along with August and Theodore other vintage names for boys in the US Top 200 include Abel Asher Bennett Elias Finn Henry Jasper and Xavier. Baby names used in the Victorian era are often percieved as traditional or classic names. The Scottish sound of Alexander the name means defender of mankind.

John William James George and Charles were the most popular for boys. Names beginning with A are always popular and this one in particular means old ruler in German. Most of the popular baby boys names from this time period are still used today.

Long elegant names for baby boys. Luckily the Social Security Administration publishes annual lists of the most popular names each year dating back to the 1800s. Vincent is a baby boy name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames such as Vin Vince or Vinny.

Some of these names are still in the most popular lists today such as William and Elizabeth whereas some names have almost dissapeared into oblivion like. What old man names would you give your newborn. Youve definitely heard of James and John two names that have decorated the halls of history with their use.