Altman \a-lt-man, al-tman\ as a boy's name is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Altman is "old man". Surname occasionally used as a given name. Film director Robert Altman; department store magnate Bernard Altman.
Altman has 6 variant forms: Alterman, Altermann, Altmann, Eltman, Elterman and Eltermann.