This list includes 44 Old man names that start with C, from “Caius” to “Cyrus”. Many are classic, time-tested names drawn from Latin, Greek, Celtic, and Persian traditions. Use this list if you are a writer, genealogist, parent, or curious reader looking for traditional male names.

Old man names that start with C are traditional male names beginning with C, often reflecting family or cultural roots. For example, “Caius” has Roman roots while “Cyrus” recalls Persian kings.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Origin, Meaning, and Notes.

Name: The given name listed so you can quickly scan and choose a fitting option for your use.

Origin: The language or country of origin, which helps you match names to cultural backgrounds.

Meaning: A brief explanation of the name’s meaning, so you understand its connotations and symbolism.

Notes: Short remarks on pronunciation, variants, or historical context that help you decide suitability.

Old man names that start with C

Name Origin Meaning Era/Popularity Description
Charles English free man Victorian–mid 20th century Timeless royal name; extremely common among older generations across English-speaking countries.
Clarence English bright, clear 1880s–1930s Old-fashioned English name once popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, evokes gentility.
Carl Germanic/Scandinavian free man 1890s–1950s Simple, continental form of Charles, widely used among older men in Europe and America.
Calvin Latin/French bald; little bald one 1920s–1950s Classic Protestant name, remembered for theologian John Calvin and mid-century American use.
Clifford English ford by a cliff 1900s–1950s Stately English surname-turned-forename common among men born in the early 20th century.
Curtis English/French courteous, polite 1920s–1950s Polite-sounding Anglo-French name popular through mid-century America and Britain.
Clyde Scottish from the River Clyde 1890s–1930s Distinctly regional Scottish name that became a familiar older-man name in early 20th-century America.
Chester English camp, fortress (from castra) 1900s–1950s Old English place-name turned given name; evokes small-town, early 20th-century men.
Cornelius Latin horn 1880s–1940s Classical Roman name with strong biblical and historical usage among older men.
Conrad Germanic brave counsel 1890s–1940s Germanic classic, common in Central Europe and immigrant communities in early 20th-century America.
Clifton English settlement by a cliff 1910s–1940s Surname-style name popular in early 20th century, carries an old-stock English feel.
Claude French/Latin lame (from Claudius) 1890s–1940s French-influenced classic, widely used in English-speaking countries among older generations.
Clayton English clay settlement 1910s–1950s Old-fashioned Anglo surname used as a masculine given name in the early–mid 20th century.
Cecil Welsh/English blind (from Caecilius) 1880s–1940s Traditional name in Britain, common among men born late 19th to early 20th centuries.
Cyril Greek lordly, master 1900s–1940s Ecclesiastical and classical name, familiar among older men in Britain and Eastern Europe.
Cyrus Persian sun; throne 1880s–1940s Ancient Persian royal name that saw steady use in English-speaking countries in older generations.
Carlton English town of free men 1910s–1940s Surname-style given name with an upper-class ring, used in early 20th-century anglophone families.
Carroll Irish fierce in battle 1900s–1950s Anglicized Irish name used as a masculine given name in immigrant communities.
Colin Scottish/Irish young pup; Gaelic diminutive 1930s–1950s Diminutive with Gaelic roots, common among men born mid-20th century in Britain and Ireland.
Carmine Italian from Carmel; “garden” 1910s–1950s Traditional Italian name often found among older Italian-American men.
Carmelo Italian/Spanish from Carmel; garden 1920s–1950s Classic Southern European name with strong mid-century usage in immigrant families.
Ciro Italian/Spanish from Cyrus; sun 1890s–1940s Italian/Spanish variant of Cyrus, familiar among older Mediterranean men.
Clement Latin merciful, mild 1880s–1940s Gentle, old-world name with saints and popes bearing it; common among older generations.
Constantine Greek/Latin steadfast, constant 1900s–1940s Imperial and ecclesiastical name popular in Eastern Europe and Christian families; evokes tradition.
Cornel Romanian horn (from Cornelius) 1930s–1960s (Romania) Romanian short form of Cornelius, frequently found among older Romanian men.
Cristobal Spanish Christ-bearer 1900s–1950s Traditional Spanish form of Christopher, commonly used in older Spanish-speaking men.
Christian Latin follower of Christ Early–mid 20th century (Europe) Long-standing Christian name used across Europe; familiar among older European men.
Carlo Italian free man (Italian Charles) 1900s–1950s Italian equivalent of Charles, common among older Italian and Italian-American men.
Carlos Spanish/Portuguese free man 1900s–1950s Classic Hispanic form of Charles, widespread among older Spanish-speaking men.
Crispin Latin curly-haired 19th–early 20th century Medieval-saint name with traditional English and continental usage among older generations.
Colman Irish little dove Late 19th–early 20th century Old Irish name with ecclesiastical history, seen among older Irish men.
Cyprian Greek/Latin from Cyprus 19th–early 20th century Ecclesiastical, saintly name used historically in Christian communities.
Cuthbert Old English famous, bright Victorian–early 20th century Stately Anglo-Saxon name found among older Englishmen, now rare.
Chauncey Old French/English fortunate; from a surname 19th–early 20th century (U.S.) Once-fashionable American name of aristocratic-sounding origin, now vintage.
Caius Latin rejoice Roman era; occasional later use Ancient Roman praenomen with sporadic historical use in England and among classicists.
Camillus Latin attendant at religious service Classical–early modern use Ancient Roman name revived occasionally, seen in older Catholic communities.
Costanzo Italian constant, steadfast 1920s–1950s (Italy) Traditional Italian name (from Constans), familiar among mid-century Italian men.
Cato Latin wise, all-knowing Roman era; classical revival Old Roman cognomen adopted occasionally as a classical-style given name.
Cosimo Italian order, ornament (from Kosmas) 19th–mid 20th century (Italy) Historic Tuscan name with aristocratic resonance; common among older Italian men.
Claudio Italian/Spanish lame (from Claudius) 1900s–1950s Continental form of Claudius, widely used in Romance-language-speaking families.
Cormac Irish charioteer; son of defilement? (traditional) Late 19th–early 20th century Ancient Irish name borne by kings and common in older Irish generations.
Colm Irish dove (from Columba) Early–mid 20th century (Ireland) Straightforward Irish classic, popular among older Irish and Irish-American men.
Constantin Romanian/French steadfast, constant 1900s–1950s (Eastern Europe) Eastern European/continental form of Constantine, common in Romania and neighboring countries.
Conall Irish strong wolf; high valor 19th–early 20th century Traditional Gaelic name with deep historical roots, seen among older Irish men.

Descriptions

Charles
Clarence
Carl
Calvin
Clifford
Curtis
Clyde
Chester
Cornelius
Conrad
Clifton
Claude
Clayton
Cecil
Cyril
Cyrus
Carlton
Carroll
Colin
Carmine
Carmelo
Ciro
Clement
Constantine
Cornel
Cristobal
Christian
Carlo
Carlos
Crispin
Colman
Cyprian
Cuthbert
Chauncey
Caius
Camillus
Costanzo
Cato
Cosimo
Claudio
Cormac
Colm
Constantin
Conall
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