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.

Amos

The name Amos is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "carried by God".

Enoch

The name Enoch is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "dedicated".

Hugh

The name Hugh is a boy's name of German, English, Irish origin, meaning "mind, intellect".

Edmund

The name Edmund is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "fortunate protector".

Jules

The name Jules is both a boy's name and a girl's name of French, Latin origin, meaning "youthful; soft, downy".

Cornelius

The name Cornelius is a boy's name of Latin origin, meaning "horn".

Monty

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

Norman

The name Norman is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "northerner, Norseman".

Marshall

The name Marshall is a boy's name of French origin, meaning "one who looks after horses".

Archibald

The name Archibald is a boy's name of Spanish origin, meaning "truly brave".

Forrest

The name Forrest is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "dweller near the woods".

Stanley

The name Stanley is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "near the stony clearing".

Ephraim

The name Ephraim is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "fruitful, fertile, productive".

Leander

The name Leander is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "lion-man".

Laurie

The name Laurie is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "from Laurentum".

Murray

The name Murray is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Scottish origin, meaning "settlement by the sea".

Lloyd

The name Lloyd is a boy's name of Welsh origin, meaning "gray".

Rufus

The name Rufus is a boy's name of Latin origin, meaning "red-head".

Gordon

The name Gordon is a boy's name of Scottish origin, meaning "great hill".

Quentin

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

Basil

The name Basil is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "regal".

Hector

The name Hector is a boy's name of Greek origin, meaning "holding fast".

Silas

The name Silas is a boy's name of English, Latin origin, meaning "of the forest; or prayed for".

Barney

The name Barney is a boy's name meaning "son of comfort".

Ernest

The name Ernest is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "serious, resolute".

Lionel

The name Lionel is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "young lion".

Mortimer

The name Mortimer is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "dead sea".

Herbert

The name Herbert is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "bright army".

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