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75 old man names that are

classic for baby boys
Rachel Paula Abrahamson
January 25, 2024 11
2 min read

When it comes to baby-naming trends, old man

names are on the rise, so if you like the idea,
you might have trouble finding one that isn't
already insanely popular.

According to Laura Wattenberg, creator of

Namerology, historically, boys name didn’t
come in and out of fashion in the same way
that girls names did.

“If you look back at any given period, it’s going

to be John, William and James," she tells
TODAY.com.

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The Social Security Administration confirms it.

The top names for boys in the early 20th

century included John, William, James, George,
Robert and Richard.

But parents set on reviving a vintage name

should take heart — there are still plenty of
interesting, old-fashioned boy names that feel
fresh and modern.

“Names today are all about sound,”

Wattenberg explains. “It’s a very smooth, light
and vowel-driven sound. That’s why you see so
many Amelias and Olivias and so few
Gertrudes and Mildreds.”

In 2021, the name Mac rose in popularity 260

spots and Harold, Carol and Arthur all secured
top-100 ranking.

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Wattenberg, author of the “Baby Name

Wizard," notes that some parents aren't
opposed to big groups of voiced consonants.

“Those heavier names stand out more today,”

she says. “For instance, Conrad will stand out in
a sea of names rhyming with Aiden.”

Wattenberg says one option for old man

names is to choose one that's tied to a
historical figure, such as Woodrow , after
former President Woodrow Wilson, who served
from 1913 to 1921. Or research your own family
tree for unexpected gems.

75 Old Man Names For Baby Boys

Whether you are inspired by old-fashioned
names for boys or simply want to revive a
vintage name, here are 75 old man names to
consider for your son:

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Albert

Alvin

Amos

Archibald

Archie

Arthur

Barney

Beau

Bertram

Buck

Calvin

Cecil

Chester

Clifford

Clyde

Conrad

Cyril

Cyrus

Desmond

Duane

Dwight

Edmund

Edwin

Ernest

Franklin

Frederick

Gerald

Gideon

Gilbert

Gus

Grady

Hardy

Harlan

Harold

Harris

Herschel

Jules

Lionel

Lloyd

Luther

Mack

Marshall

Martin

Melvin

Milton

Ned

Orson

Orville

Otis

Oscar

Otto

Palmer

Percy

Prescott

Quincy

Ralph

Roland

Roy

Rudy

Rupert

Rutherford

Silas

Stanley

Stanton

Sylvester

Theodore

Thomas

Vernon

Wallace

Walton

Ward

Warren

Wilbur

Winfield

Woodrow

This article was originally published on

TODAY.com

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