Classic Boy Names with Enduring Style Across Generations
Adam
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: Adam means “man” or “earth”
Alexander
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: Alexander means “defender of the people”
Arthur
- Origin: Celtic
- Meaning: Arthur means “bear”
Benjamin
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: Benjamin means “son of the right hand” or “favored son”
Charles
- Origin: French
- Meaning: Charles means “free man”
Caleb
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: Caleb means “faithful” or “devotion”
Daniel
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: Daniel means “God is my judge”
David
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: David means “beloved” or “friend”
Edward
- Origin: Old English
- Meaning: Edward means “wealthy guardian” or “rich protector”
Elliot
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: Elliot means “the Lord is my God”
Classic Boy Names That Stand the Test of Time
Franklin
- Origin: English
- Meaning: Franklin means “free landholder”
Frederick
- Origin: Germanic
- Meaning: Frederick means “peaceful ruler” or “powerful leader”
George
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: George means “farmer” or “earthworker”
Graham
- Origin: Scottish
- Meaning: Graham means “gravelly homestead” or “gravelly area”
Henry
- Origin: Germanic
- Meaning: Henry means “ruler of the home”
Hugo
- Origin: Germanic
- Meaning: Hugo means “mind” or “intellect”
Isaac
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: Isaac means “laughter” or “he will laugh”
James
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: James means “supplanter” or “one who follows”
Joseph
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: Joseph means “he will add” or “God will increase”
Julian
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: Julian means “youthful” or “downy”
Leonard
- Origin: Germanic
- Meaning: Leonard means “brave lion” or “lion-hearted”
Leo
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: Leo means “lion”
Louis
- Origin: French
- Meaning: Louis means “famous warrior” or “renowned fighter”
Matthew
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: Matthew means “gift of God”
Michael
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: Michael means “who is like God” or “gift from God”
Classic Boy Names with Lasting Appeal
Nathaniel
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: Nathaniel means “gift of God”
Nicholas
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: Nicholas means “victory of the people”
Oliver
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: Oliver means “olive tree” or “olive branch” which symbolizes peace
Oscar
- Origin: Irish
- Meaning: Oscar means “deer lover” or “friend of deer”
Patrick
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: Patrick means “nobleman” or “patrician”
Paul
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: Paul means “small” or “humble”
Philip
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: Philip means “lover of horses” or “friend of horses”
Raymond
- Origin: Germanic
- Meaning: Raymond means “wise protector” or “counselor”
Robert
- Origin: Germanic
- Meaning: Robert means “bright fame” or “famed”
Samuel
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: Samuel means “heard by God”
Sebastian
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: Sebastian means “venerable” or “revered”
Simon
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: Simon means “he has heard” or “God has heard”
Theodore
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: Theodore means “gift of God”
Thomas
- Origin: Aramaic
- Meaning: Thomas means “twin”
Tobias
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: Tobias means “God is good”
Victor
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: Victor means “conqueror” or “winner”
Walter
- Origin: Germanic
- Meaning: Walter means “ruler of the army” or “commander”
Wesley
- Origin: English
- Meaning: Wesley means “western meadow” or “meadow in the west”
William
- Origin: Germanic
- Meaning: William means “resolute protector” or “strong-willed warrior”
Zachary
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: Zachary means “the Lord has remembered”
Classic Boy Names with Lasting Appeal
Abraham
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: Abraham means “father of many” or “father of a multitude”
August
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: August means “great” or “magnificent”
Bennett
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: Bennett means “blessed” or “little blessed one”
Calvin
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: Calvin means “little bald one” or “bald”
Edmund
- Origin: Old English
- Meaning: Edmund means “wealthy protector” or “rich guardian”
Harrison
- Origin: English
- Meaning: Harrison means “son of Harry”
Isaiah
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: Isaiah means “salvation of the Lord”
Jonathan
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: Jonathan means “God has given” or “gift of God”
Maxwell
- Origin: English
- Meaning: Maxwell means “Mack’s stream” or “the stream of the Mack family”
Nolan
- Origin: Irish
- Meaning: Nolan means “noble” or “famous”
Reuben
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: Reuben means “behold, a son” or “he has seen a son”
Winston
- Origin: English
- Meaning: Winston means “joyful stone” or “a town of joy”
