German boy names

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Updated: April 10th, 2024
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Gil

Joy, Young Goat, Happiness, Aigilops

Vincenzo

One Who Overcomes, Victor, The Winning

Rowan

Red Haired Surname, Name of a Tree, Red-haired

Damaris

Calf, Gentle, Wife, Companion

Bertram

The Elements Berht Meaning Bright Famous, Brilliant and Raven, Wise Person

German

Warrior, From Germany, Sister, Brother

Bart

Son of Tolomé, Bright Raven, Hill, Shining

Kaiser

Meaning “emperor” in German, it shares a strong two-syllable rhythm with names like Hunter and Asher.

Kim

The Word Cynebeald with the Meaning Kin Bold Brave King, Cyneburga's Field, Regal Hill, Chief War

Ray

Beam of Light, Grace, Regal, Protection

Guillermo

Helmet, Protection, Composition, Desire

Hans

Swan, Yahweh is Gracious

Alberto

All and Illustrious, Honorable, Nobly Famous, Brilliant

Bennett

The Blessed, Blessed

Jo

Abbreviation of Names Like Joanna and Josephine, Yahweh is Gracious, God Adds, He will Enlarge

Hosea

Salvation, God has Helped / Freed, Hoshea, Yasha

Herman

Warrior, High Ranking Soldier, Man, Army

Cassidy

Curly, Gruaig Which Means Hair

Rico

Powerful and Brave, Power, Hard, Dominant Ruler

Kendrick

Of English and Scottish origin, this name means “royal ruler” or “champion.”

Alfonso

Noble and Eager, Spanish Form of Alphonse, Embattled, Ready for Battle

Jewel

Joy, Jayanta, The Jewel, Play Thing

Rowe

Roe Deer, Red Haired, Renowned Land, From the Rowan Tree

Ken

Beautiful and Wealthy, Handsome, Form of Kenneth, Sprung from Fire

Joelle

Lord is God

Rudy

Russet, Famous Wolf, Fame, Ginger

Wyatt

The Elements Wit Meaning Wide, Small Fighter, Fight, War

Fernando

Bold, Peace

Godfrey

Peace from God, Protection, Safety

Norbert

Famous Northman, North and Brilliant, Illustrious, Renowned Northerner

Hayden

From the Hedged Valley, The Rosy Meadow, Heathen

Austin

The August, Variant of Augustine, Helpful, Dignity

Franco

Free Condition, Of the Franks

Rudolph

Fame, Wolf

Lindsey

Place to Lay the Camp, Pool on an Island, Wetland

Huey

Bright Mind, Form of Hugh

Dudley

Meadow, Clearing of Dudda, From the People's Field, People

Major

Council, An Office in the Army, Senior, Spear

Frank

Of the Franks, Free Condition, Variant of Francis, Franke

Maximo

The Greatest

Wilder

Untamed

Vicente

Victor, He Who Overcomes, The Winning

Eldridge

Old Counselor Ruler

Tim

Honor and God, Famous, People, Well-Known

Marlow

Sea, From the Hill By a Lake

Claudio

Lame, The Limping, Disabled

Alonso

Battle, Fight, Embattled

Lambert

Shiny, Country and Illustrious, Land, Homeland

Jackie

Yahweh May Protect, Has Shown Favor, Son of Jack, One Who Supplants

Carlton

Settlement of Freemen, From Carl's Farm, Farmer's Town, Place Name

Kali

The Black One, Goddess Kali, A Form of Durga, Blacknes

Redmond

Protector, Counsellor, Advice, Red Haired Defender

Burton

The Words Burh Which Means Protection Fortress Castle, Bright Settlement, Place Name, Fortified Enclosure

Finn

Laplander, The Element Fionn Which Means White Fair, Fair-haired Courageous One, Light Skinned

Markus

God of War Mars Ordained

Federico

Safety, Peace, Rich, Power

Maynard

Power, Hardy, Hard Strength, Powerful

Jim

Holder of the Heel, Supplanter, Yahweh May Protect, One who Supplants

Jeffery

Area, Region, Divinely Peaceful, Stranger

Ludwig

Famous, Loud, Illustrious and Fighting, Fight

Michael

Who is Like God?, Messenger of God

Everett

Strong as a Wild Boar, Everard

Kenny

Short for Kenneth, this Gaelic name means “handsome” or “born of fire

Flynn

Ruddy, Descendant of Flann, Red One

Louie

War, Famous, Battle, Renowned Warrior

Isa

The Lord Helps Me or Salvation of God, Strong-willed, A Prophet's Name, God's Promise

Wilhelm

Composition, Helmet, Desire, Protection

Owen

Well-Born, Born of Yew, The Lord is Gracious, Youth

Bobby

Glory and Brilliant, Bright Fame, Gloriously Shiny, Short Form of Robert

Benjamin

Born of the Right Hand

Quinn

Intelligent, Hound, Wise, Strength

Landry

Power, Rich, Country and Powerful, Ruler

Luigi

Fight, Struggle, Loud, Famous

Adolph

Noble Wolf, Honorable

Herschel

Deer

Levin

Friend, Dear, Attached, Beloved

Reilly

Courageous, Rye Field, Brave, Outgoing People

Adair

Wealthy Spear Owner of Many Spears, Coming from the Oak Forest, Inspired By a Family Name

Emerald

Smaragd, Praise, Emerald, Precious Green Gem Stone

Archibald

Genuine, Truly Brave, Very Bold, Noteworthy and Valorous

Mayer

Bringer of Light, Headman, Farmer, Greater

Waldo

Divine Power, Rule, Ruler, Army

Freddie

Peace and King, Elf, Safety, Diminutive of Frederic

Clemente

The Merciful, Indulgent, Gentleness

Jodie

Lord, Praised, Female Version of Nickname for Joseph and Jude, Jewish

Jesse

Lord Exists, Glorious Praise, Gods Gift, He (God) Beholds

Eddie

Wealthy Guardian, Wealth Protector, Possession, Names Beginning with Ed

Derrick

People's Ruler, Form of Derek

Emory

Brave, Industrious Ruler

Dietrich

Ruler, Folk

Wilda

Untamed, Willow Tree, Wild

Kirby

Surname, Form the Church Town

Valentine

Vigorous, Strong, Healthy, Courageous

Leo

The Lion, Leo, Brave, Strong

Rick

Rich, Hardy, All-ruler, Strong Power

Monty

Mountain

Felice

Fortunate, The Lucky, Form of Felicia, Enjoying Good Luck

Richmond

Rich Hill

Oswald

Rule, One Who Governs, Ass, Divinely Powerful

Scott

Meaning “from Scotland,” this name peaked mid-century and still honors Celtic heritage.

Dusty

Form of Dustin, Valiant Fighter, Thor's Stone

Alix

Noble, Protector, Honorable

Dirk

Folk, Ruler, First of the People

Ulrich

World Ruler, Inherited Property, Wolf and King, Noble Leader

Earnest

Form of Ernest, Serious, Battle to the Death, Sincere

Becker

Place Name, Small Stream, Brook

Brandt

Sword, Firebrand

Blake

White, Blonde, Pale-skinned, Dark

Augustine

Majestic, Great, Worthy of Respect, Grandeur

Connor

Hound Lover, King, Wolf, Ulster

Bond

Farmer, Tied to the Land

Sandy

Derived from Greek roots, this vintage nickname means “defender” and works across all genders.

Wills

Resolute Protector, Will Desire, Protect, Will-helmet

Beck

Small Stream, Brook, Place Name

Rodolfo

Glory and Wolf, Fame

Conroy

Hound of the Plain, Way Stubborn

Babette

God is Fullness, Strangers, The Foreign

Fred

Elf, Protection, Safety, Rich

Chuck

Husband, Strong and Manly, Man, Form of Charles

Albrecht

Highborn, Noble, Bright, Brilliant

Roy

Regal, King, The Red

Quintin

Born In the Fifth Month

Aiko

Love Child, Sword Tip

Lino

Lament, Lin, Grief, Mourn

Fredrick

Protection, Powerful, Rich, Peace

Ed

Guardian of Property, Spear, Possession

Diamond

Diamond, Bright Guardian, River, Of the Tiber

Gunther

Struggle, Fight, Army, Warrior Lord

Logan

Round Hill, Log in Water to be Still and at Peace, Little Cave, Finnian's Servant

Fulton

Muddy from / Dark Place to Come, The Field Near Town

Hogan

Sanctuary, Young People, Youthful One, Safe Harbor

Len

Strong, Brave as a Lion, Lion-bold, Flute

Germaine

From the Same Blood, The Teuton

Osvaldo

One Who Governs, God's Power, Name of a Nordic Divinity, Rule

Fischer

Fisherman

Mose

Son, Saved from the Waters

Justus

Fair, The Just, Upright, Righteous

Leon

Brave as a Lion, Leo, Form of Leonard, Strong

Ernesto

Gravity, The Serious, Sincere, A Son

Filiberto

Beraht, Filu

Yael

Capricorn, Mountain Goat, Lord God

Ron

Rule, Joy, Rules with Good Judgment, Crooked Nose

Adolfo

Honorable, Wolf

Tristan

Outcry, Dedicated to Mars, From the Celtic Name Tristan, Tumult

Alfreda

Elf, Council, Natural Spirit, Inspired Advice

Kasper

Polish variation of Casper, meaning “bringer of treasure,” tied to ancient wisdom and one of the Three Magi.

Hammond

From the Little Home, House

Daniel

Judge is God

Robert

Robert Burns the Poet, Bright, Glory and Brilliant, A

Joey

God Adds, Form of Joseph, He (God) Will Add

Howard

Watchman, Guardian, Warden, High Guard

Culver

Dove, Peace-Loving, Pigeon

Barrett

Bear-strength, Bear-like, Bonnet, Bear

Franz

Little Frenchman, Free Condition

Werner

Warrior, Warni, Warn, Army

Bertie

Brilliant and Raven, Will, Shining Pledge, Bright Warrior

Caro

Carl, Little One Dark Haired, Manly, Feminine Variant of Charles

Jack

God is Gracious, Son of Jack, One Who Supplants

Ramiro

Advice, Famous, Counsel, Well-Known

Vaughn

Small, Little One

Britt

The Exalted One, Sublime

Baptiste

Immerse, The Baptist

Jarrett

Hardy, Spear Brave, Mighty Spearman

Bastian

Man from Sebaste, Honored, Exalted

Stein

Stone

Venice

Venice, From Venetia

Hendrick

Power, Home, Powerful, Homeland

Dillon

Lightning, Enlightenment, Sea

Watts

Son of Walter

Bradley

Broad Meadow, Wide Forest Clearing, Big Clearance Sale

Curt

Courteous, Court-dweller, Audacious and Council, Short

Robbie

Glorious Shining, Bright Famous One, Abbreviation of Robert Famed

Neil

Cloud, Acquirer, Like a Horn, Thanks

Page

Child, Companion, Pearl, The Page

Benito

The Blessed

Wolf

Wolf, The Element Wulf Which is of the Meaning Wolf

Rocky

War Cry, Stone Camp, Dweller by the Rock, Roar

Robinson

Glory and Shining, Son of Robin, Inspired By a Family Name, Bright Fame

Lionel

The Lion, Leo, Form of Leonard