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Old Man Names

Old man names have been fashionable for baby boys for so long now that many of them have morphed into popular baby names: Henry and Samuel rank among the top names in the US, while in the UK, Harry, Leo, and Oscar are all among their most popular baby names.

But don't worry, there are plenty more Old Man Names where those came from! To qualify as a cool Old Man Name, a name has to feel both classic and slightly moth-eaten, like the perfect vintage cardigan.

Along with Henry and Samuel, other Old Man Names in the US Top 500 include Arthur, Cyrus, Theodore, Otto, Silas, Harvey, Victor, and Frederick. Old man names more common in the UK than in the US include Albert, Ralph, Stanley, and Wilfred.

Like Biblical boy names, antique old man names are constantly being revived by parents. Today's newest old-fashioned boy names include such relics as Herbert, Harold, and Clyde.

Here are the names for boys we're watching as the next wave of retro Old Man Names ready for revival.

Lou

Meaning: renowned warrior

Origin:Diminutive of Louis or Lewis, French and German
2021
Lionel

Meaning: young lion

Origin:Latin
942
Quincy

Meaning: estate of the fifth son

Origin:French
467
Murray

Meaning: settlement by the sea

Origin:Scottish
994
Sterling

Meaning: of the highest quality

Origin:English
555
Julius

Meaning: youthful, downy-bearded

Origin:Latin
399
Jethro

Meaning: excellence

Origin:Hebrew
587
Roscoe

Meaning: deer forest

Origin:Norse
588
Esau

Meaning: hairy

Origin:Hebrew
1415
Urban

Meaning: of the city

Origin:Latin
1975
Amos

Meaning: carried by God

Origin:Hebrew
304
Chester

Meaning: fortress, walled town,

Origin:Latin
198
Wilbur

Meaning: resolute, brilliant

Origin:German
209
Archibald

Meaning: truly brave

Origin:Scottish from German
317
Forrest

Meaning: dweller near the woods

Origin:English
361
Gordon

Meaning: great hill

Origin:Scottish
714
Willis

Meaning: resolute protection

Origin:Diminutive of William, German
2349
Leonard

Meaning: brave lion

Origin:German
490
Leopold

Meaning: brave people

Origin:German
639
Bernard

Meaning: strong, brave as a bear

Origin:German
642