100+ Old Fashioned Boy Names (With Meanings) - WeTheParents (2024)

Are you one of a growing number of free-thinking mums and dads looking at old-fashioned boys names for your newly arrived son that were till recently seen as outdated, but which are now enjoying a comeback as fashionable and sophisticated?

Not only do these ‘forgotten’ names now look and sound increasingly retro, but could sometimes be used to honor the memory of a dearly beloved grandparent or older family member, making them even more versatile.

We’ve come up with a list of trendy monikers to help you find one that your fun-loving new baby boy can joyfully embrace for the rest of his life. Happy browsing!

Old fashioned boy names

1. Aaran — [Irish] “Mountain of Strength”
2. Abel — [Hebrew] “Breath”
3. Abraham — [Hebrew] “Father of Nations”
4. Adair — [Gaelic] “From the Ford”
5. Adam — [Hebrew] “Earth”
6. Adrian — [Latin] “From Hadria”
7. Aidan — [Gaelic] “Fiery”
8. Alan — [Gaelic] “Handsome”
9. Albert — [Teutonic] “Noble, Bright”
10. Alistair — [Gaelic] “Defender of Mankind”
11. Alonzo — [Spanish] “Ready for Battle”
12. Amias — [Latin] “Loved”
13. Andrew — [Greek] “Manly”
14. Anthony — [Latin] “Priceless One”
15. Archer — [English] “Bowman”
16. Arlo — [English] “Fortified Hill”
17. Arnie — [German] “Eagle Power”
18. Arthur — [Celtic] “Bear”
19. August — [Latin] “Revered”
20. Austin — [English] “Great, Magnificent”
21. Axel — [Scandinavian] “Father of Peace”
22. Barnabas — [Hebrew] “Son of Encouragement”
23. Benedict — [Latin] “Blessed”
24. Benjamin — [Hebrew] “Son of the Right Hand”
25. Bernard — [German] “Bold as a Bear”
26. Bill — [English] “Will, Desire”
27. Billy — [English] “Resolute Protector”
28. Blake — [English] “Pale, Pale-Skinned”
29. Bob — [English] “Bright Fame”
30. Braden — [English] “Broad Hillside”
31. Bradley — [English] “Broad Meadow”
32. Brady — [Irish] “Spirited”
33. Brandon — [English] “Hill that is Steep”
34. Brendan — [Gaelic] “Brave, Strong”
35. Brent — [English] “Dweller on the Hill”
36. Brett — [English] “Briton”
37. Brian — [Gaelic] “Noble, High”
38. Brice — [French] “Speckled”
39. Bruce — [Gaelic] “Thick Brush”
40. Bruno — [German] “Brown-Haired”
41. Byron — [English] “At the Byres”
42. Caleb — [Hebrew] “Faithful Dog”
43. Calvin — [French] “Bald”
44. Carl — [German] “Strong Man”
45. Carlos — [Spanish] “Free Man”
46. Casey — [Gaelic] “Brave in Battle”
47. Cecil — [Latin] “Blind”
48. Charles — [German] “Manly”
49. Chester — [English] “Fortress”
50. Christian — [Latin] “Follower of Christ”
51. Christopher — [Greek] “Bearer of Christ”
52. Clarence — [Latin] “From Clare”
53. Claude — [Latin] “Lame”
54. Clifford — [English] “Lives by the Ford”
55. Clive — [English] “Cliff Dweller”
56. Clyde — [Gaelic] “From the River”
57. Conrad — [German] “Bold Counsel”
58. Corey — [Irish] “Lover of the Hollow”
59. Craig — [Gaelic] “Crag, Rock”
60. Curtis — [French] “Courteous”
61. Dale — [English] “Valley Dweller”
62. Damon — [Greek] “To Tame”
63. Daniel — [Hebrew] “God is my Judge”
64. Darren — [Irish] “Great”
65. Dave — [English] “Beloved”
66. David — [Hebrew] “Beloved”
67. Dean — [English] “Divine”
68. Dennis — [Greek] “Follower of Dionysius”
69. Derek — [German] “Ruler of the People”
70. Derrick — [German] “Gifted Ruler”
71. Donald — [Gaelic] “Great Chief”
72. Douglas — [Gaelic] “Dark Water”
73. Drew — [English] “Strong”
74. Duncan — [Gaelic] “Brown-Haired Warrior”
75. Dustin — [English] “Valiant Fighter”
76. Dylan — [Welsh] “Son of the Sea”
77. Earl — [English] “Nobleman”
78. Edgar — [English] “Fortunate and Powerful”
79. Edmund — [English] “Protector of Prosperity”
80. Edward — [English] “Prosperous Guardian”
81. Edwin — [English] “Friend of Wealth”
82. Eli — [Hebrew] “My God”
83. Elijah — [Hebrew] “The Lord is My God”
84. Emil — [Scandinavian] “Industrious”
85. Emmett — [German] “Universal”
86. Eric — [Scandinavian] “Eternal Ruler”
87. Ernest — [German] “Serious, Determined”
88. Ethan — [Hebrew] “Strong, Firm”
89. Eugene — [Greek] “Well-Born”
90. Evan — [Hebrew] “Youthful”
91. Felix — [Latin] “Lucky”
92. Floyd — [English] “Gray-Haired”
93. Francis — [Latin] “Free”
94. Frank — [German] “Free Man”
95. Fred — [English] “Peaceful Ruler”
96. Gabriel — [Hebrew] “God is My Strength”
97. Garrett — [Gaelic] “Strength of the Spear”
98. George — [Greek] “Farmer”
99. Gerald — [German] “Ruler with Spear”
100. Gilbert — [Teutonic] “Bright Pledge”
101. Glenn — [Gaelic] “Valley”
102. Gordon — [Gaelic] “Great Hill”
103. Harold — [English] “Army Ruler”
104. Hector — [Greek] “Holder of Strength”
105. Henry — [English] “Ruler of the Home”
106. Hugh — [German] “Bright in Mind and Spirit”
107. Isaac — [Hebrew] “Laughter”
108. Ivan — [Russian] “God is Gracious”
109. Jacob — [Hebrew] “Supplanter”
110. James — [Hebrew] “He who Supplants”
111. Jeremiah — [Hebrew] “The Lord Exalts”
112. Jonah — [Hebrew] “Dove”
113. Joseph — [Hebrew] “God shall Add”
114. Joshua — [Hebrew] “The Lord is Salvation”
115. Julian — [Latin] “Youthful”
116. Kenneth — [Celtic] “Handsome”
117. Kevin — [Irish] “Gentle Birth”
118. Liam — [Irish] “Strong-Minded Warrior”
119. Lucas — [Latin] “Light”
120. Malcolm — [Scottish] “Devotee of St Columba”
121. Nathan — [Hebrew] “He gave”
122. Noah — [Hebrew] “Rest, Comfort”
123. Oliver — [Latin] “Olive Tree”
124. Owen — [Welsh] “Well-born, Noble”
125. Patrick — [Irish] “Nobleman”
126. Paul — [Latin] “Small”
127. Peter — [Greek] “Rock, Stone”
128. Philip — [Greek] “Lover of Horses”
129. Raymond — [German] “Counselor”
130. Richard — [Teutonic] “Strong Ruler”
131. Robert — [German] “Famous Brightness”
132. Samuel — [Hebrew] “God has Heard”

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