75 Long Classic Names for Baby Boys

Having a baby boy and looking for a long, strong name with timeless appeal? This is your list!

1. Oliver. This one has saintly gravitas via St. Oliver, a nature-related meaning ("olive tree") and literary cred—no wonder 21st-century parents are head over heels for Oliver!
2. Elijah. This name combines deep biblical roots with modern verve.
3. William. A literary name, royal moniker and saintly choice all rolled into one.
4. Benjamin. A long, seasoned moniker that continues to appeal to parents.
5. Theodore. It's easy to see why parents are falling for Theodore: it's got deep roots, saintly credentials, a playground-ready nickname (Theo), and a presidential aura.
6. Alexander. A rock-solid classic loved by every generation.
7. Daniel. A biblical classic with incredible staying power and plenty of secular appeal as well.
8. Michael. A classic that needs to introduction!
9. Sebastian. A stylish classic with saintly cred.
10. Julian. This saint's name blends ancient roots with a modern aesthetic.
11. Matthew. Matthew may be a classic biblical name but appeals to a range of parents in the modern world.
12. Gabriel. This name marries deep biblical roots with a modern sensibility.
13. Anthony. A solids classic that stays relevant, generation after generation.
14. Charles. Royal cachet, Catholic cachet via St. Charles, and literary underpinnings in one reliable package.
15. Christopher. A rhythmic, multisyllabic choice that never seems to grow old.
16. Ezekiel. This one carries the winning combination of deep roots and modern appeal.
17. Adrian. Of Latin origin, this beloved baby name has a religious dimension, being the name of a 16th-century pope and several saints, but you sure don't have to be a churchgoer to use it in the modern world.
18. Christian. Peaking at the turn of the century—and still a good choice.
19. Jonathan. A classic biblical name with broad appeal.
20. Everett. This one has a slight vintage feel, if that's what you're aiming for.
21. Jeremiah. A long but not unwieldy name with biblical roots.
22. Bennett. There's just something about classic boy names with the double T ending!
23. Nicholas. Parents never seem to grow tired of Nicholas!
24. Dominic. An old saint's name that feels traditional and fresh at once.
25. Vincent. An always-on-trend name with some serious art cred via Vincent van Gogh and Catholic bona fides from St. Vincent de Paul.
26. Harrison. A surname-name that occasionally takes a dive but always comes back again.
27. Nathaniel. A great classic boys' name is all about great provenance and staying power, and Nathaniel passes muster on both counts.
28. Elliot. Elliot, Eliot or Elliott? There's a lot of room for customization with this one!
29. Nicolas. A variation of Nicholas.
30. Timothy. A tribute to the biblical character (or go with the perennial grass, if you're a nature lover).
31. Abraham. A biblical powerhouse with a presidential sheen.
32. Patrick. The name of the patron saint of Ireland never seems to go completely out of style.
33. Richard. A buttoned-down classic for the staunch traditionalist.
34. Edward. Regal, saintly and with a couple of user-friendly nicknames, Edward always seems like a good, sophisticated choice.
35. Rafael. This name takes its inspiration from the archangel Raphael and comes with multiple spelling variations.
36. Preston. A place name, surname and a familiar but not overly common given name that's hard to pin down to a particular decade.
37. Kenneth. An old, Scottish charmer that still has widespread appeal.
38. Clayton. This one does triple duty as a surname, place name and given name.
39. Malcolm. A fetching, timeless classic that fits in nearly every era.
40. Spencer. The famous maiden name of Princess Diana has a long history of use as a masculine given name, too.
41. Manuel. The Spanish version of the English Emmanuel.
42. Raymond. Some see Raymond as a charming classic with saintly associations, a ready-made nickname, and a sterling literary pedigree; for others, it's a graybeard name best left to nostalgia. What's your take?
43. Stephen. Past peak—but still a classic!
44. Russell. A classic that's taking a little break at the moment.
45. Marshall. Kids may appreciate the link to the famous fictional puppy.
46. Franklin. A dignified name with presidential cred.
47. Garrett. A classic surname-turned-first-name that peaked in popularity at the turn of the century.
48. Forrest. A refined classic with a nature connection and a touch of vintage flair.
49. Solomon. A charming low-key classic with biblical roots.
50. Francis. A venerable classic with saintly and papal cred.
51. Frederick. A long, elaborate boy name with deep roots, a powerful meaning ("peaceful ruler"), and a strong royal past, having been borne by numerous European kings and other royals.
52. Dominick. A more traditional spelling of Dominic, Dominick comes from the Latin personal name Dominicus.
53. Gregory. A cultured classic with saintly credentials, or a musty moniker best left to hibernate? You decide.
54. Lawrence. A time-honored first name and surname with a literary connection via D. H. Lawrence.
55. Leonard. A classic saint's name with a user-friendly nickname (Leo).
56. Roland. A dignified classic with saintly credentials or a mid-century moniker not quite ready for a comeback? We'll let you be the judge.
57. Douglas. A Scottish surname that doubles as a classic baby name.
58. Stanley. Perhaps a bit too mid-century for the average baby namer, but might work for some seriously audacious couple. Its most famous bearer: legendary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick.
59. Mitchell. A brother for Randall, an alternative to Michael.
60. Maurice. A classic saint's name that not many parents are using at the moment—take that as a challenge!
61. Wallace. A lost classic worth a reappraisal? Or a name relic best left in mothballs? We're not sure.
62. Edmund. A sorely neglected classic with saintly credentials.
63. Randall. One of the more time-stamped names on this list—but still definitely a classic!
64. Gilbert. Looking for a name that's been worn by a saint, and that comes with sporty, arty and literary credentials, too? Gilbert delivers!
65. Clifford. Though suffering from a somewhat antiquated image at the moment, the classic Clifford will eventually make a comeback. Just wait!
66. Bernard. A severely overlooked classic with saintly associations.
67. Fredrick. A variation of Frederick.
68. Clarence. A traditional name that parents aren't falling for in big numbers at the moment—perfect if you want something well-established but a little unexpected. Judge Clarence Thomas is a notable bearer.
69. Roderick. The name of a 9th-century Catholic saint, Roderick goes back eons as a given name, though it's never been chart-toppingly popular.
70. Clifton. A surname, place name and a classic baby name largely ignored by today's parents.
71. Cornelius. A New Testament name with substance and history.
72. Sylvester. A classic saint's name rarely heard on today's playgrounds.
73. Chester. A mix of place name panache and old-school charm.
74. Laurence. A variation of Lawrence.
75. Herbert. A forgotten classic with German origins and saintly credentials via Saint Herbert of Derwentwater.