Old Man Names

Check out our list of classic old man names! From George to Harold, these timeless names have rich histories and charming personalities. Perfect for novel characters, baby name inspiration, or just some fun reading. Learn fascinating facts about each name. Start your journey below.

Melvin

The name Melvin is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "council protector".

Frank

The name Frank is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "Frenchman or free man".

Jerome

The name Jerome is a boy's name of Greek origin, meaning "sacred name".

Roy

The name Roy is both a boy's name and a girl's name of French, Celtic origin, meaning "red-haired".

Zacharias

The name Zacharias is a boy's name meaning "the Lord has remembered".

Orville

The name Orville is a boy's name of French origin, meaning "gold town".

Archie

The name Archie is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "truly brave".

Roger

The name Roger is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "famous warrior".

Cy

The name Cy is a boy's name meaning "sun".

Humphrey

The name Humphrey is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "peaceful warrior".

Ozzie

The name Ozzie is both a boy's name and a girl's name.

Orson

The name Orson is a boy's name of Latin origin, meaning "bear cub".

Albert

The name Albert is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "noble, bright".

Wilbur

The name Wilbur is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "resolute, brilliant".

Harry

The name Harry is both a boy's name and a girl's name of German origin, meaning "estate ruler".

Roscoe

The name Roscoe is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Scandinavian, Norse origin, meaning "deer forest".

Arthur

The name Arthur is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Celtic origin, meaning " bear".

Herman

The name Herman is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "soldier, warrior".

Gilbert

The name Gilbert is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "shining pledge".

Esau

The name Esau is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "hairy".

Casper

The name Casper is a boy's name of Scandinavian, Persian origin, meaning "bringer of treasure".

Clarence

The name Clarence is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "bright".

Aloysius

The name Aloysius is a boy's name of Latin origin, meaning "famous warrior".

Gus

The name Gus is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Irish origin.

Ulysses

The name Ulysses is a boy's name of Latin origin.

Raymond

The name Raymond is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "wise protector".

Ezekiel

The name Ezekiel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God strengthens".

Rupert

The name Rupert is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "bright fame".

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