1512 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
Evalin		Unisex	Beautiful bird
Everett		Boy	Strong like a wild boar
Everhardt		Boy	Boar's bravery
Evers		Boy	Son of Evert
Evert		Boy	Someone who is as strong as a wild boar
Everten		Boy	A wild boar; Someone as strong as a bear
Everton		Boy	A Norwegian word meaning wild boar
Evraud		Boy	He who has the strenght of a boar
Ewald		Boy	One who follows customs and rules
Fadri		Boy	One who rules in peace
Fahrni		Boy	A variant of Farni; A topographic name for someone living in an area with ferns
Falke		Boy	German surname relating to falcon
Falken		Boy	Surname related to falconry
Falkner		Boy	One who trains falcons
Fanta		Unisex	A fruit-flavored carbonated soft drink
Fassnacht		Boy	Derived from the word Fastnacht, meaning Shrovetide carnival
Faxon		Boy	A man with a long hair
Fedde		Boy	Peace
Ferd		Boy	A short from Ferdinand, means 'one who lives near the alder trees'
Ferdo		Boy	He is on a ready journey
Fernand		Boy	A traveler blessed with bravery
Fessler		Boy	Occupational name for a cooper
Fillip		Boy	A person who greatly loves horses
Finja		Boy	Fair, pale, or white (derived from Irish name Finn)
Fiona		Boy	White; Fair
Fischer		Unisex	Fisherman or one who catches fish
Flak		Boy	Till end; Gut; Swampy grasslands
Flora		Boy	Flower; Bloom
Fonz		Boy	Diligent and prepared for a battle; Derivative of Alfonso
Fonzell		Boy	Variant of Alfonso; Noble; Battle-ready
Fonzie		Boy	Honorable and ready for a fight; A version of the name Alfonso
Fonzo		Boy	All equipped for a battle
Fonzy		Boy	One who is worthy of honor; One who is ready for battle
Franck		Boy	Frank; Frenchman
Franco		Boy	A man of French origin; Obtained from German word Frank
Franek		Boy	A person who is free; A person from France
Frank		Boy	Free person; Open-hearted
Franke		Boy	A free Frenchman
Franki		Boy	A man of French origin
Frankie		Boy	Frenchman; Free person; The Frank
Frants		Boy	A free French person
Frantz		Boy	A man of French origin who is a free individual
Franz		Boy	A man who is of French descent and who is free
Franzen		Boy	A free man of French lineage
Franziskus		Boy	A free Frenchman
Franzl		Boy	A French person who is free
Fred		Boy	Peaceful ruler
Freddie		Boy	Peaceful king; Elf counsel; White; Blessed
Freddy		Boy	Peaceful ruler
Fredek		Boy	Variant of Frederick; A ruler who maintains peace and harmony
Frederic		Boy	Peaceloving ruler
Frederich		Boy	Variant of Friedrich; A peace-maintaining ruler
Frederick		Boy	Peaceful ruler
Frederico		Boy	A peaceful ruler
Frederik		Boy	Variant of Frederick; A peaceable ruler
Frederyk		Boy	A ruler who maintains peacefulness
Fredi		Boy	A peaceful individual or ruler
Fredo		Boy	Peacekeeping ruler; Italian diminutive of Frederick
Fredric		Boy	Peaceful ruler
Fredrick		Boy	Ruler who loves peace
Fredy		Boy	Wise counsel
Freed		Boy	A peaceful leader
Freedman		Boy	A man who is free and ubound
Fremi		Boy	Protector; Guardian; Noble
Fremont		Boy	Noble guardian; Liberty; Nobleman
Friederich		Boy	A peaceful ruler or king
Friedhelm		Boy	A real peaceful situation
Friedman		Boy	One who lives peacefully
Friedmann		Boy	One who lives peacefully
Friedrich		Boy	The king who rules the county peacefully
Friethjof		Boy	One who lives peacefully; A peaceful ruler
Frimunt		Boy	One who cares for people or property
Frithebert		Boy	Brightness of peace
Frithegod		Boy	God or the Lord of peace
Frithel		Boy	One who loves peace
Fritheswith		Boy	One who is free and safe
Frithswith		Boy	One who enjoys freedom
Frithugar		Boy	A spear that protects and brings peace
Frithugyth		Boy	One who is able to bring peace
Frithuric		Boy	The king who rules his kingdom peacefully
Frithuwald		Boy	One who is from a peaceful forest
Frits		Boy	A confident ruler who spreads peace
Fritz		Boy	Peaceful ruler; Free
Fritzchen		Boy	A monarch who rules the country peacefully
Fritzi		Boy	The emperor who rules the nation peacefully
Fritzl		Boy	A monarch who rules the country peacefully
Fritzroy		Boy	A peaceful king
Frod		Boy	Intelligent; Prudent
Froda		Boy	One who is sensible and careful
Fryderyk		Boy	A peace-loving king or ruler
Fulbert		Boy	Glittering radiance; Glowing light
Fulhert		Boy	Positive; Upbeat
Fulk		Boy	The people; Chieftain
Fur		Boy	Fire; One who works with fire
Gabel		Unisex	One who is God's comfort
Gabriele		Boy	God has given me great power
Galfridus		Boy	One who spreads peace; God
Garald		Boy	The commander who rules the troops with a spear
Garet		Boy	A person who is firm with a spear
Garis		Boy	Ditch

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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