1295 German Baby Boy Names With Meanings

Germany is home to a rich cultural heritage, which is evident through the vast archive of German boy names it boasts of. Whether you prefer a rooted and traditional name from the illustrious pages of Germanic history or seek a more chic and modern name that is in sync with the ever-evolving world, this wealthy collection has something for every parent-to-be.

Germans practice naming traditions that are similar to those of Anglo-Australians. Typically, most Germans are given two gender-specific personal names by their parents. One serves as the first name and the other as a middle name, and then they are followed by a family name passed on from the paternal side of family. While it was once customary to name children after their grandparents, this tradition is gradually waning.

Traditional German names often have Biblical origins, such as Johann/Hans (John), Georg/Jörg (George), Jakob (Jacob), Anna, Maria, and Christina. Families often adopt the same saint's name for multiple children's first names. For instance, John and George were the favored choices for boys tracing back to St. John and St. George. Furthermore, the naming pattern for German children often follows a tradition where the first son is named after the paternal grandfather, the second son is named after the maternal grandfather, and the third son is named after the father (1).

With modernization, the German naming patterns have drifted, and as German emigrants who settled in America anglicized their names, American versions of German names could be seen. For example, there were more ‘Henrys’ than ‘Heinrichs’ and ‘Marys’ than ‘Marias.’ German naming tradition had a unique feature that was often disrupted by circumstances. So when there was a duplicate name in the pattern, the next name in the pattern was automatically used. Also, if a child died in infancy, his or her name was reused for the next child of the same gender. Similarly, the names were repeated if a spouse died and the surviving spouse remarried and had more children. This way, half the siblings were with the same names. Momjunction enlists unique and interesting German names for your baby boy in the list below.

Name		Gender	Meaning
William		Boy	Will; Protector
Henry		Boy	Home ruler
Joseph		Boy	He will add; Praise
David		Boy	Beloved
Luca		Boy	Bringer of light
Aaron		Boy	Enlightened; High mountain
Robert		Boy	Bright famous one; Bright fame
Everett		Boy	Strong like a wild boar
August		Boy	Respected; Venerable
Enzo		Boy	Ruler of an estate or a house
Ryker		Boy	Rich; Wealthy; Ruler
Felix		Boy	Blessed with good fortune; Happiness
Richard		Boy	Brave ruler
Louis		Boy	Famous warrior
Paul		Boy	One who is humble and small
Walter		Boy	Army ruler
Clayton		Boy	A settlement that is built on clay
Derek		Boy	The people's ruler
Julius		Boy	Downy-bearded; Jove's child; Devoted to Jove
Ali		Boy	Elevated; Prominent; Superior
Callan		Boy	Powerful in battle
Archie		Boy	Bold; Brave
Jeffrey		Boy	Pledge of peace
Frank		Boy	Free person; Open-hearted
Frederick		Boy	Peaceful ruler
Roberto		Boy	Bright famous one; Bright fame; A variant of Robert
Conrad		Boy	Brave counsel
Emmitt		Boy	The whole universe in its entirety
Maximilian		Boy	The greatest
Clay		Boy	Boundary with clover; Clay worker; Mortal
Dustin		Boy	Thor's stone
Johan		Boy	God is gracious
Raylan		Boy	Counselor; Mighty; Advisor
Otis		Boy	Wealth; Son of Ode
Gustavo		Boy	Staff of the Gods
Bruno		Boy	Armor; Protection; Burnished; Polished; Brown
Roland		Boy	Famous land; Glorious territory; From the famous land
Hugh		Boy	Mind; Thought; Bright soul; Spirit
Ben		Boy	Son
Emery		Boy	Brave; Power
Ramon		Boy	Famous protector
Ricky		Boy	A tough, strong, hard ruler
Alonso		Boy	Ready for battle; Noble
Kaiser		Boy	Emperor
Emory		Boy	Home strength; Industrious; Powerful; Brave
Rudy		Boy	Famous wolf
Ray		Boy	Wise; Beam of light
Franco		Boy	A man of French origin; Obtained from German word Frank
Robin		Boy	Bright famous one; Bright fame; A variant of Robert
Adler		Boy	Eagle
Randy		Boy	Strong defender
Branson		Boy	A burning sword; A fiery sword
Jakobe		Boy	May he be protected by God
Adrien		Boy	Man from Hadria
Benny		Boy	Son of the South; Son Of the Right Hand; Favorite; A diminutive of the name Benjamin; A variant of Ben
Ramiro		Boy	Great judge
Billy		Boy	Nickname for William
Decker		Boy	One who works as a carpenter; roofer
Frankie		Boy	Frenchman; Free person; The Frank
Kolten		Boy	Coal town; A variation of the name Colton
Ernest		Boy	Determined; Serious
Ralph		Boy	Wolf counsel
Jeffery		Boy	Foreigner; Peace
Markus		Boy	God of war; Male
Randall		Boy	Strong Defender
Rami		Boy	Shooter; To be ambitious
Jakobi		Boy	May the Lord guard him
Emil		Boy	Rival
Ross		Boy	Peninsula; Headland; Horse
Wolfgang		Boy	Wolf strife
Derick		Boy	Ruler, strong, brave
Freddy		Boy	Peaceful ruler
Kaizer		Boy	The one who leads others
Fredrick		Boy	Ruler who loves peace
Atreyu		Boy	Son of all; Great warrior
Baron		Boy	Noble man
Gerard		Boy	Brave spear
Emmet		Boy	A powerful person
Axell		Boy	God the Father is peace; Defender of men; Variant of name Axel
Lenny		Boy	Short for Leonard; Brave like a lion
Fred		Boy	Peaceful ruler
Reggie		Boy	King; Queen
Mayer		Boy	Farmer; Overseer; Great; Steward; A variant of Magnus
Arlen		Boy	Pledge; Oath
Wendell		Boy	A wend
Diesel		Boy	One who beongs to a certain race of people
Riker		Boy	Brave ruler
Rigoberto		Boy	A rich, bright and powerful person
Armon		Boy	An army man; A castle; A majestic palace
Markell		Boy	Mars
Emmit		Boy	The entirety or the universe
Fredy		Boy	Wise counsel
Kurt		Boy	Honest advisor; Courteous
Robbie		Boy	Bright famous one; Famously famous
Armin		Boy	Soldier; Protector; Universal
Edmond		Boy	A very efficient and happy protector
Freddie		Boy	Peaceful king; Elf counsel; White; Blessed
Adriano		Boy	A man from Hadria; Dark one; A variant form of Adrian
Lou		Boy	Famous warrior; Good soldier
Paris		Boy	Lover; Capital city of France

Infographic: Inspirational German Names For Your Little Warrior

Do you want a genuinely unique-sounding name for your little one? Well, look no further than those belonging to the German language. They have a hard consonant sound with influences from various European languages. The names are equally modern and traditional. So check out the infographic and pick the one that best suits your little one.

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