The Most Classic Boys' Names of All Time

Wouldn't it be nice if you could find the perfect boy's name that fits like a glove and always sounds great? Maybe you're not into some of the latest name trends. Or maybe you like a variety of naming styles, including classic names. I completely understand! That's why I looked high and low for boys' names that have a long history of use in America that is fairly steady, without any volatile changes in popularity. Some are more popular than others right now, but they are all still showing plenty of life. They will always feel familiar, reliable, friendly, and traditional.


Some have nicknames (variations) that rise and fall in popularity, but having options for different phases in life makes these names that much more attractive. So here they are—boys' names that have stood the test of time and will continue to shine for years to come.

• Aaron ~ debated meaning ~ Hebrew
• Adam ~ Son of the Red Earth ~ Hebrew
• Alan ~ Fair, Handsome ~ Celtic
• Alexander ~ Protector ~ Greek
• Andrew ~ Manly ~ Greek
• Anthony ~ Praiseworty ~ Latin
• Arthur ~ Bear; Rock ~ Celtic
• Benjamin ~ Son at My Right Hand ~ Hebrew
• Bruce ~ From the Brushwood Thicket ~ Scottish
• Carl ~ Man ~ English
• Charles ~ Man ~ English
• Christian ~ Anointed One; Follower of Christ ~ English
• Christopher ~ One Who Holds Christ in His Heart ~ English
• Craig ~ Rock ~ Scottish
• Daniel ~ God is My Judge ~ Hebrew
• David ~ Cherished ~ Hebrew
• Donald ~ Mighty ~ Scottish
• Edward ~ Wealthy Guardian ~ English
• George ~ Farmer ~ Greek
• Gregory ~ Observer, Watchman ~ Greek
• Henry ~ Ruler of the Estate ~ English
• Howard ~ Noble Watchman ~ English
• Jack ~ God is Good ~ English
• Jacob ~ Supplanter ~ Hebrew
• James ~ Supplanter ~ Hebrew
• Jeffrey ~ Peace ~ German
• Jeremy ~ The Lord Uplifts ~ Hebrew
• Jesse ~ Gift; God Exists ~ Hebrew
• John ~ God is Good ~ Hebrew
• Jonathan ~ Gift from God ~ Hebrew
• Jose ~ God Will Increase ~ Spanish
• Joseph ~ God Will Increase ~ Hebrew
• Joshua ~ God is My Salvation ~ Hebrew
• Juan ~ God is Good ~ Spanish
• Lawrence ~ From Laurentium ~ Latin
• Matthew ~ Gift of the Lord ~ Hebrew
• Michael ~ Who is Like God? ~ Hebrew
• Nathan ~ Gift from God ~ Hebrew
• Nicholas ~ People of Victory ~ Greek
• Patrick ~ Noble Man ~ Irish
• Paul ~ Small ~ Latin
• Peter ~ Rock ~ Greek
• Philip  ~ Lover of Horses ~ Greek
• Richard ~ Strong Ruler ~ German
• Robert ~ Bright Fame ~ English
• Samuel ~ Told by God ~ Hebrew
• Steven, Stephen ~ Garland, Crown ~ Greek
• Thomas ~ Twin ~ Aramaic
• Timothy ~ Honoring God ~ Greek
• Vincent ~ Conqueror ~ Latin
• William ~ Constant Protector ~ German
• Walter ~ Ruler of the People ~ German
• Zachary ~ The Lord Has Remembered ~ Hebrew

Are you a fan of classic names? Share your favorites in the comments!
Looking for girls' names? Try The Most Classic Girls' Names of All Time