25 Vintage Boy Names for a Modern Little Gentleman

What goes around always comes around, even for baby names! After all, vintage names are a huge trend for boys and girls right now. Parents looking for baby name inspiration love to look back on their family tree to pick out strong, timeless baby names. Although some of these names may have fallen out of popularity, some are seriously making a comeback. So if you’re on the hunt for the perfect vintage baby boy name, you can’t go wrong with any of the choices on this list!

1. August

⚥ Majestic (Latin) #155 for a boy and #856 for a girl
You already feel like your baby is majestic, then the name August is fitting. It’s of Latin origin, and with nicknames like Augie or (aww) Gus, it’s a perfect pick for your little one.
You may also like: Abel, Alton, Amos

2. Baxter

♂ Baker (English)
This vintage boy’s name is a great one to bring back into modern times. Plus, shortening to Bax is pretty adorable as well.
You may also like: Bertram, Boris, Brodrick

3. Conrad

♂ Bold counsel (German) #548
Conrad is as classic as they come when you’re considering vintage baby names. It can be spelled with a K and has the cute nickname of Connie.
You may also like: Corban, Connor, Courtland

4. Clyde

♂ From the riverbank (Scottish) #716
For those who want a short and sweet name, you can’t beat the coolness of Clyde.
You may also like: Caspar, Celso, Chevy

5. Darwin

♂ Dear friend (English) #901
This name is patiently waiting for more parents to consider its charm. It has a vintage feel and sneaks in with on-trend hipster names such as Edison and Winston.
You may also like: Desmond, Dietrich, Delmar

6. Ellis

⚥ Benevolent (English) #325 for a boy and #623 for a girl
Of English origin, Ellis means “benevolent,” which is just the kind of name you want to bestow upon your baby.
You may also like: Ellair, Eldon, Elmer

7. Emile

♂ Rival (French)
Emile carries an air of class and refinement, even if it has almost completely disappeared from use. We think it is ripe for a comeback, though!
You may also like: Everard, Everton, Elvis

8. Fraser

♂ Strawberry (Scottish)
A sturdy name meaning “strawberry,” Fraser has a regal sound along the lines of Graham and Callum.
You may also like: Forster, Frankie, Finnegan

9. Gideon

♂ Hewer (Hebrew) #323
Gideon is a steady but uncommon choice. Its sound may be a little different, but we love every bit of its three syllables and “on”-trend ending, with similarities to Fabian and Leon.
You may also like: Gedeon, Galen, Garnet

10. Golding

♂ Friend of gold (English)
This vintage boy’s name may sound a little stuffy, but we love the option of the nickname Goldie.
You may also like: Gatsby, Garrison, Gary

11. Harrison

♂ Son of Harry (English) #114
A classic vintage charmer now climbing in popularity, we love how it can be shortened to Harry for everyday use.
You may also like: Hamlet, Holland, Holger

12. Jarvis

♂ Spear (English)
This retro name may be a wonderful choice for parents who would like a Southern revival boy’s name with a bit of twang.
You may also like: Jasper, Jareth, Jude

13. Kenton

♂ Kenn settlement (English)
Kenton is one of those names that may sound a little grown-up for a brand new baby, but it also offers a variety of nicknames such as “Ken,” “Kent,” or “Kenny” that can be used until he grows into it.
You may also like: Kelton, Klemens, Kent

14. Leonce

♂ Lion (French)
Leon and Leo have both proven so popular in recent years, and we think Leonce fits in with that trend perfectly.
You may also like: Leary, Leopold, Laurent

15. Melvin

♂ Council protector (English) #753
It’s a name that conveys strength, power, and, most importantly, integrity. Possible nicknames include Mel and Vinny.
You may also like: Maxwell, Merrick, Mortimer

16. Nigel

♂ Dark, black-haired (Irish)
Nigel just sounds so sweet. At the same time, it carries strength and history that a young boy — and a young man — can grow into as he matures.
You may also like: Niall, Nicholson, Nikolai

17. Oscar

♂ Friend of deer (Irish) #215
Oscar is one of those vintage names that never seems to go out of style.
You may also like: Orbison, Osborn, Othieno

18. Pierce

♂ Son of Piers (English, Welsh, and Irish) #505
If you’re looking for a name that sounds classic and posh, consider Pierce.
You may also like: Pierre, Pascal, Pierson

19. Randolf

♂ Shield wolf (German)
Your “little warrior” just might grow into his name in the future; in the meantime, he can go by Randy.
You may also like: Roderick, Rudolf, Rudyard

20. Stirling

♂ Dwelling of Melyn (Scottish)
Sometimes there’s more to a name than its meaning. And Stirling doesn’t have the most significance, but it’s still a very vintage name anyway.
You may also like: Styles, Spencer, Shelby