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
Garit		Boy	A person who is always with a spear
Garold		Boy	A ruler who controls the army with a spear
Garven		Boy	Very close to a spear
Gehrig		Boy	The spear of the people
Gellan		Boy	The one who yells; The yellow colour
Gelle		Boy	To yell; Yellow color
Geofa		Boy	The monarch who is peacefully ruling the country
Geoffery		Boy	The pleasant and passive monarch or emperor
Geoffraie		Boy	The peaceful monarch of the country
Geoffrey		Unisex	Great peace
Geoffry		Boy	A concord of God
Geofrey		Boy	The monarch who rules his country peacefully
Geofry		Boy	A monarch for peace from the God
Geomar		Boy	The person who is well known in the battle field
Georg		Boy	One who is cultivating in a farm
Ger		Boy	The spear to hunt or kill
Gerald		Unisex	Rule of the spear
Geralde		Boy	The one who is sitting on the throne with his spear
Geraldo		Boy	Spear ruler
Gerard		Boy	Brave spear
Gerardo		Unisex	Spear strength
Gerber		Unisex	Strong, industrious, and creative
Gerdt		Boy	One who is bold in handling a spear
Gere		Boy	The person who is governing with the spear
Gereke		Boy	Person who leads with the spear
Gereon		Boy	Refer to an elderly person; The one who is in his last ages
Gerhard		Boy	German, Swedish and Dutch form of Gerard; Spear; Brave; Hardy
Gerhardt		Boy	One who carries a spear; A brave person
Gerhart		Boy	The one who is courageous by holding the spear
Gerik		Boy	Spear ruler; Ruler with a spear; A wealthy spearman; A variant of Gerald
Gerlach		Boy	One who is good in spear throw
Gerold		Boy	The person who is escorting with a spear
Geron		Boy	The person who protects
Gerrald		Boy	One who rules with the spear
Gerran		Boy	A guard or a guardian of a person
Gerrell		Boy	Person who holds a spear when commanding others
Gerrick		Boy	Ruler with a spear
Gerrit		Boy	Strong spear
Gerry		Boy	Masculine form of Gerald
Gert		Boy	German and Dutch short type of Gerhard; Strongest with the spear
Gertrud		Boy	Who holds a spear for hunting
Gervase		Boy	One who is decent and upright
Geuecok		Boy	A brave soldier from the battlefield
Gherman		Boy	A man of the army
Gibbons		Boy	Spear head
Gibbs		Boy	Servant of St.Bridges
Gijsbert		Boy	Bright pledge
Gilburt		Boy	Bright promise
Gilman		Boy	Promise, Manservant
Giomar		Boy	Famous in battle; A variant name of Geomar
Godbert		Boy	Bright God
Godefridus		Boy	A person who is living under the protection of the great God
Godofredo		Boy	God's peace; Peaceful ruler; Friend of God; A variant of Godfrey
Godrick		Boy	Powerful ruler, protector
Gofraidh		Boy	God's peace; Peaceful ruler; Friend of God; A variant of Godfrey
Gottfried		Boy	God's peace
Gotthard		Boy	Brave; Courageous; Warrior
Gottlieb		Boy	Beloved by God
Govert		Boy	God's peace
Grentel		Boy	One who is self-made
Grimbeald		Boy	Fierce; Bold
Grimwold		Boy	A very intelligent ruler
Griswald		Boy	Grey ruler
Griswold		Boy	Grey ruler; The one who will rule the community; A king with intelligence, wisdom and dignity
Guenter		Boy	Battle warrior
Gunther		Boy	Battle; Warrior
Gustav		Boy	Staff of the Geats
Gustave		Boy	The royal staff; The servants of the king
Gustavo		Boy	Staff of the Gods
Gustavus		Boy	Royal staff or the servants of king
Gustaw		Boy	The royal staff; The servants of the king
Gusztav		Boy	The royal staff; The servants of the king
Haedda		Boy	Germanic tribes name with unknown meaning
Haegel		Boy	A surname; To have a heart and a mind
Hafis		Boy	A German version of Hafiz, Protector of the Holy Quran
Hahn		Boy	Rooster; Cock; Conceited
Haizel		Unisex	Charming
Haldis		Unisex	Spirit of stone; Firm helper
Hamblin		Boy	Committed to the welfare of the home
Hamlyn		Boy	Home or House
Hannes		Boy	God is gracious; Loving; Quick-minded
Hansh		Boy	God liked; Liked by God
Hansl		Boy	The lord is gracious
Hansley		Boy	God's gift; Gift from God
Hany		Boy	Rules an estate
Hanz		Boy	Gift from god
Hanzel		Unisex	God is gracious
Harbert		Boy	Bright army; Derived from Hari and Beraht
Harri		Boy	Home ruler
Harti		Boy	Daring
Hartmann		Boy	Hard; Strong man
Hartwig		Boy	Strong advisor; Hard; Strong; Powerful
Hasel		Unisex	Hazel tree
Hasse		Boy	Coarse Grass
Hazard		Unisex	Danger; Risk
Headda		Boy	Refuge in war or in any struggle
Hedwig		Boy	Fighter or warrior
Hega		Boy	From heather's pasture
Hegelina		Boy	a person who accepts the leadership of another
Heibert		Boy	Battle; Bright; Famous; Strife

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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