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Vintage Boy Names That Start with G

Old boy names starting with g

Whether you just found out you're expecting a baby boy or are about to pop, choosing a name for your little one is one of the most important decisions to make before he arrives. If you're into old-fashioned boys' names that start with the letter G, we're here to help you find that perfect moniker for your little bundle in blue.

From short old-school G-names (Greg, Gus) to more elaborate throwback monikers (Garland, Gerald), here are 13 old-fashioned boys' names beginning with G. Which ones do you like best?

  1. George. A cultured classic with a long history of use and a slew of historical and current bearers, including Georges Washington, Clooney, Orwell, Michael, Harrison, etc.
  2. Gary. A stodgy mid-century moniker best left buried with Larry and Perry, or a revival-worthy gem of a name? You decide.
  3. Gordon. If celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey is the only famous person that comes to mind when you hear the name Gordon, dig a little deeper: there's also former British prime minister Gordon Brown, rock 'n' roll legend Gordon Sumner (better known as "Sting"), and folk singer Gordon Lightfoot, to mention a few.
  4. Gerald. Worn by everyone from saints to presidents to great sportsmen, this diverse name goes back eons as a given name.
  5. Gerard. Or, swap the L for an R, and you get Gerard, an old-fashioned boy's name that peaked in the 1950s.
  6. Gus. Just three little letters long, this old-fashioned G-name will make teaching your kiddo how to spell his name a breeze!
  7. Gilbert. Made famous by everyone from the artist who painted a portrait of George Washington to the fictional character dreamed up by John Irving.
  8. Gene. Most famed Genes were actually born Eugene (think Gene Hackman, Gene Kelly), but Gene also makes a perfectly legit given name. Comedian Amy Schumer named her son Gene back in 2019.
  9. Greg. Redolent of the mid-20th century.
  10. Gustav. (or Gustave). An old European name that has been borne by numerous Swedish kings since the Middle Ages. The spelling Gustav has been more popular in Sweden and Germany, whereas the French seem to favor Gustave.
  11. Grover. An old-fashioned nature-inspired name with presidential cred via Grover Cleveland.
  12. Garland. This old floral boy's name has been hiding in the attic for a while now. Will it ever come back? Only time will tell.
  13. Gerry. The go-to nickname for the mid-century favorite Gerald, Gerry also stands on its own, too.