Old-fashioned names just have a certain air about them that we really love. Though we're not quite sure why some fell out of fashion, we are sure that many deserve a comeback. Moms and dads looking for sweet, cool names for their baby boys need look no further than back a few generations — these names used to be quite popular for a reason, after all.
There are so many handsome "old man" names to consider for your son, that you might not have originally thought of. To help you make some progress on your hunt for the perfect baby name, we've curated a list of some of the sweetest old man names for your consideration. Keep scrolling to see our favorites.
Adrien
Arlo
The name Arlo has a lot of swag, doesn't it? It kind of makes us think of hip musicians who sing songs about love and hardship. The name has various origins, including Italian, Spanish, and Old English, though none of them are particularly significant.
Benedict
Benedict is a strong and regal-sounding name that we absolutely love. It means "blessed," and is derived from the Latin word benedictus. We also think Ben is a great nickname for a little boy.
Clive
There's no denying the name Clive is a cool one. It sounds so sophisticated and debonnaire. It comes from an Old English surname that referred to a "cliff, slope," or "bank of a river."
Douglas
We don't meet many little boys with the name Douglas these days, and we're not sure why. It's such a handsome name. It has Gaelic origins and comes from the words meaning "black, dark" and "blue, green, gray."
Ezra
Ezra is an absolutely gorgeous baby boy name that originally comes from the Hebrew language. It means "help," and in the Old Testament, Ezra was a prophet. It really does sound so important.
Ira
Who doesn't love a three-letter name? Short names can be quite memorable, plus they're easy for your child to spell once they get older. Ira is a cute choice for a boy. It's also of Hebrew origin and means "watchful."
