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.

Reuben

The name Reuben is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "behold, a son".

Edgar

The name Edgar is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "wealthy spearman".

Howard

The name Howard is both a boy's name and a girl's name of German origin, meaning "high guardian or brave heart".

Cyril

The name Cyril is a boy's name of Greek origin, meaning "lordly".

Franklin

The name Franklin is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "free landholder".

Otis

The name Otis is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "wealthy".

Otto

The name Otto is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "wealthy".

Leonard

The name Leonard is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "brave lion".

Calvin

The name Calvin is a boy's name of Latin origin, meaning "bald, hairless".

Solomon

The name Solomon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "peace".

Wilson

The name Wilson is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "son of Will".

Vernon

The name Vernon is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "place of alders".

Theodore

The name Theodore is a boy's name of Greek origin, meaning "gift of God".

Oswald

The name Oswald is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "divine power".

Gerald

The name Gerald is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "ruler with the spear".

Wallace

The name Wallace is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Scottish, English origin, meaning "foreigner, stranger".

Jethro

The name Jethro is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "excellence".

Sterling

The name Sterling is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "of the highest quality".

Roland

The name Roland is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "famous throughout the land".

Desmond

The name Desmond is a boy's name meaning "one from south Munster".

Percy

The name Percy is both a boy's name and a girl's name of French origin.

Cyrus

The name Cyrus is a boy's name of Persian origin, meaning "sun".

Walter

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

Preston

The name Preston is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "priest's estate".

Harvey

The name Harvey is a boy's name of French origin, meaning "battle worthy".

Winston

The name Winston is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "wine's town".

Edwin

The name Edwin is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "wealthy friend".

Frederick

The name Frederick is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "peaceful ruler".

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