This list includes 51 Old man names that start with U, from “Ubaldo” to “Uzziel”. Many of these names have long histories across Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. Writers, genealogists, parents, and curious readers use this list to find traditional, classic, or culturally rooted male names.

Old man names that start with U are traditional masculine names beginning with the letter U. Several come from Latin, Germanic, and Hebrew roots, with examples like “Ubaldo” and “Uzziel” that appear in historical records.

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

Name: The given U-name as commonly used; you can scan for familiar spellings and variant forms when choosing.

Origin: The language or region where the name comes from, helping you judge cultural background or historical context.

Meaning: A concise sense of the name’s original meaning or etymology, useful when you want meaningful name choices.

Old man names that start with U

Name Origin Meaning Variants / Region Description
Ulysses Greek/Latin Latin form of Odysseus; possibly “wrathful” root Ulises Spanish; English literary Classical, Homeric name popularized in Latin literature and used traditionally among older men and scholars
Ulises Spanish Latin form of Odysseus; Homeric root Ulysses English; Ulisses Portuguese Common Spanish form of Ulysses often found among older Spanish speaking men
Ulisses Portuguese Latin form of Odysseus; Homeric root Ulysses English; Ulises Spanish Portuguese variant of Ulysses used historically and today across Lusophone communities
Uriel Hebrew “God is my light” Uri short; Israel, Jewish communities Biblical angelic name long associated with traditional Jewish and Christian male naming
Uri Hebrew “My light” Uriel; Israel, Jewish use Short Hebrew name that feels classic and is common among older men in Hebrew speaking communities
Uriah Hebrew “Yahweh is my light” Uria Biblical; English use Old Testament name with an established history in English and Jewish naming traditions
Uzziah Hebrew “Yahweh is my strength” Azariah variant; Biblical Ancient Hebrew royal name used historically; has an old-fashioned, venerable tone
Uziel Hebrew “God is my strength” Uzziel variant; Jewish use Biblical name with traditional usage among Jewish communities and older men
Uzair Arabic Arabic form of Ezra; “helper” association Urdu, Arabic regions Traditional Islamic form of Ezra; used historically in South Asian and Middle Eastern communities
Uday Hindi/Sanskrit “To rise” or “dawn” Udayan India Classical Indian name common across generations among older men
Umesh Sanskrit “Lord of Uma” (epithet of Shiva) Indian subcontinent Traditional Hindu name carried by many older Indian men
Upendra Sanskrit “Younger brother of Indra” India; classical Sanskrit Ancient Sanskrit name appearing in scriptures and used traditionally as a male name
Umberto Italian “Bright famous warrior” (Germanic root) Ubert Italian Classic Italian name borne by historical figures and older generations
Ugo Italian Form of Hugh; “mind spirit” Hugo variant; Italy Longstanding Italian given name, traditional and common among older Italian men
Ulrich German Old Germanic “noble ruler” or “prosperity” Ulrik Scandinavian; German Classic Germanic name often associated with older men and medieval lineage
Ulrik Scandinavian Variant of Ulrich; “noble ruler” Ulrich Germany; Nordic use Scandinavian form of Ulrich, traditional and found in older generations
Ulf Scandinavian “Wolf” Ulfur Icelandic; Nordic Short Norse-derived name historically popular among Scandinavian men
Uwe German Derived from Old High German “heritage” Low German; northern Germany Common German male name of older generations especially in northern Germany
Udo German “Heritage fortune” (Old Germanic) Germany; Low German Traditional German male name, more common among older men
Urban Latin “Of the city” Urbain French; Urbano Italian Spanish Ancient Roman name borne by popes; feels traditional and formal
Urbano Italian/Spanish “From the city” Urban; Urbain Warm classical variant used in Romance language communities
Urbain French “From the city” Urban; Urbano Traditional French form of Urban with historical usage
Ubaldo Italian Germanic “bold” or “brave” Ubald Italian; medieval Old Italian name with medieval saintly associations, classic and traditional
Uberto Italian “Bright famous warrior” (Germanic) Ubert; Hubert variants Medieval Italian form related to Hubert, used historically by older men
Ugochukwu Igbo (Nigeria) “God’s glory” or “God’s honor” Ugo; Nigeria Igbo names Traditional Igbo compound name common in older and established families
Uchechukwu Igbo “God’s will” or “God’s thought” Uche short; Nigeria Classic Igbo theophoric name used widely across generations
Udom Thai “Prosperity” or “elevation” Thailand Traditional Thai male name common among older Thai men
Ulan Mongolian/Turkic “Red” or “hero” (regional meanings) Central Asian use Traditional Central Asian name used historically in Mongolian and Turkic communities
Ukko Finnish “Old man” and name of sky god Finland; mythic Name of a Finnish deity literally meaning “old man” and used historically in Finland
Urho Finnish “Brave hero” Finland; Urho Kekkonen association Classic Finnish male name, strongly associated with older generations and national figures
Uilleam Scots Gaelic Gaelic form of William; “resolute protector” Uilliam; Scotland Gaelic Traditional Gaelic form of William used historically by Scottish men
Ulick Irish Anglicized from Gaelic Uilleac; “little William” Ireland; historic Old Irish/Anglo-Irish name with a distinctly traditional, sometimes aristocratic tone
Unai Basque “Shepherd” Basque region Traditional Basque male name now used across ages; has long regional roots
Ugur Turkish “Good fortune, luck” Uğur Turkish spelling; Turkey Longstanding Turkish male name common among older and middle-aged men
Umut Turkish “Hope” Turkey Popular Turkish name with traditional resonance across generations
Utku Turkish “Victory” Turkey Turkish male name used historically and among older men too
Ubayd Arabic “Little servant” diminutive of Abd Ubaydullah compound; Arabic Traditional Arabic diminutive often found in classical Islamic names
Uthman Arabic “Baby bustard” (historical) Othman variant; Islamic world Name of the third caliph, historically widespread and venerable in Muslim communities
Usman Arabic/Persian Variant of Uthman; same root “baby bustard” South Asia; Pakistan, Nigeria Very common Muslim male name in South Asia and Africa, traditional across ages
Umar Arabic “Flourishing long lived” Omar variant; Arabic world Prominent Islamic name with deep historical use among older men
Umaru Hausa/Nigerian West African variant of Umar Nigeria; West Africa Localised form of Umar widely used in West African Muslim communities
Usama Arabic “Lion” Osama variant; Arabic Traditional Arabic name historically common though usage patterns have varied
Uzoma Igbo “Good way” or “good path” Nigeria Igbo Traditional Igbo male name with positive aspirational meaning
Uziel Hebrew “God is my strength” Uzziel variant; Jewish use Biblical Hebrew name with longstanding use in Jewish communities
Urien Welsh Possibly “privileged lord” Medieval Wales; Brythonic Medieval Welsh ruler name, feels distinctly old and traditional
Urian English/Welsh Medieval form of Urien English medieval records; Wales Old English/medieval name found in historical documents and genealogy
Uhtred Old English “Dawn counsel” or “settlement guardian” Anglo-Saxon England Historically attested Anglo-Saxon name of nobles and warriors, evokes antiquity
Ulas Turkish “To reach” or “arrive” Ulaş Turkish; Turkey Traditional Turkish male name used across generations
Ulmar Germanic Possibly “famous fame” or regional Germanic root Germany; medieval records Less common but historically attested Germanic male name with medieval usage
Uzair Hebrew/Arabic Variant of Ezra; “helper” South Asia and Middle East Name with both Jewish and Islamic associations, used traditionally in several regions
Uzziel Hebrew “God is my strength” Uziel variant; Biblical use Biblical priestly name with classical resonance in Jewish tradition

Descriptions

Ulysses
Ulises
Ulisses
Uriel
Uri
Uriah
Uzziah
Uziel
Uzair
Uday
Umesh
Upendra
Umberto
Ugo
Ulrich
Ulrik
Ulf
Uwe
Udo
Urban
Urbano
Urbain
Ubaldo
Uberto
Ugochukwu
Uchechukwu
Udom
Ulan
Ukko
Urho
Uilleam
Ulick
Unai
Ugur
Umut
Utku
Ubayd
Uthman
Usman
Umar
Umaru
Usama
Uzoma
Uziel
Urien
Urian
Uhtred
Ulas
Ulmar
Uzair
Uzziel
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