German Boy Names: Meaning & Origin

Looking for a classic, strong, and meaningful name for your baby boy? German names offer a rich history and a range of options, from traditional favorites to unique and modern choices. Whether you're drawn to names with powerful meanings, elegant sounds, or a touch of history, this list of German boy names will inspire your search. Discover the perfect name for your little one, complete with its origin and meaning.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Achim | "Will of the people" or "strength of the people" |
| Adrian | "Dark" or "from Hadria" |
| Aiden | "Little fire" |
| Alexander | "Defender of mankind" |
| Alfred | "Wise counsel" or "elf counsel" |
| Andreas | "Manly" or "brave" |
| Anton | "Priceless" or "worthy of praise" |
| Arnold | "Eagle power" or "ruler of the eagle" |
| Arthur | "Bear" or "strong as a bear" |
| August | "Majestic" or "venerable" |
| Axel | "Father of peace" |
| Benjamin | "Son of the right hand" |
| Bertram | "Brilliant raven" |
| Bruno | "Brown" or "dark-skinned" |
| Carl | "Free man" |
| Caspar | "Treasurer" |
| Christian | "Follower of Christ" |
| Christopher | "Bearer of Christ" |
| Conrad | "Bold counsel" |
| Daniel | "God is my judge" |
| David | "Beloved" |
| Dennis | "Follower of Dionysus" |
| Dieter | "Rich in people" |
| Eberhard | "Strong as a boar" |
| Edgar | "Prosperous spear" or "wealthy warrior" |
| Edmund | "Prosperous protector" |
| Edward | "Wealthy guardian" |
| Elias | "Yahweh is my God" |
| Emil | "Rivals" |
| Eric | "Ever ruler" or "forever king" |
| Ernest | "Serious" or "earnest" |
| Ethan | "Strong" or "firm" |
| Felix | "Lucky" or "happy" |
| Ferdinand | "Peaceful journey" or "bold traveler" |
| Franz | "Free man" |
| Frederick | "Peaceful ruler" |
| Gabriel | "God is my strength" |
| Georg | "Farmer" |
| Gerald | "Spear ruler" |
| Gideon | "He who cuts down" or "mighty warrior" |
| Gilbert | "Bright pledge" or "shining hostage" |
| Hans | "God is gracious" |
| Heinrich | "Ruler of the home" |
| Helmut | "Helmet" |
| Herbert | "Bright army" |
| Herman | "Man of the army" |
| Hugo | "Mind" or "intelligence" |
| Igor | "Warrior" |
| Jakob | "He who supplants" or "he who follows" |
| Jan | "God is gracious" |
| Jasper | "Treasurer" |
| Joachim | "Yahweh raises" |
| Johannes | "God is gracious" |
| Jonas | "Dove" |
| Josef | "God will increase" |
| Julian | "Youthful" or "downy-bearded" |
| Karl | "Free man" |
| Klaus | "Anchor" |
| Konrad | "Bold counsel" |
| Kurt | "Brave" or "court" |
| Leo | "Lion" |
| Leonard | "Brave lion" |
| Lorenz | "Laurel" |
| Ludwig | "Famous warrior" |
| Lukas | "Man from Lucania" |
| Magnus | "Great" or "powerful" |
| Manfred | "Peace-loving man" |
| Marc | "Dedicated to Mars" |
| Marcus | "Dedicated to Mars" |
| Marian | "Bitter" or "rebellious" |
| Martin | "Dedicated to Mars" |
| Matthias | "Gift of God" |
| Maximilian | "Greatest" |
| Michael | "Who is like God" |
| Moritz | "Dark-skinned" or "Moorish" |
| Nathan | "He gave" |
| Nicolaus | "Victory of the people" |
| Niels | "Champion" |
| Noah | "Rest" or "comfort" |
| Oliver | "Olive tree" |
| Oscar | "God's spear" |
| Otto | "Wealthy" or "prosperous" |
| Paul | "Small" |
| Peter | "Rock" or "stone" |
| Philipp | "Lover of horses" |
| Ralph | "Wolf counsel" |
| Richard | "Strong ruler" |
| Robert | "Bright fame" |
| Roland | "Famous fame" |
| Rudolf | "Famous wolf" |
| Rupert | "Bright fame" |
| Samuel | "God has heard" |
| Sebastian | "Reverence for the revered one" |
| Siegfried | "Victorious peace" |
| Simon | "He who has heard" |
| Stefan | "Crown" |
| Tobias | "Yahweh is good" |
| Tom | "Twin" |
| Valentin | "Strong and healthy" |
| Victor | "Conqueror" |
| Vincent | "Conquering" |
| Walter | "Army ruler" |
| Werner | "Defender of the army" |
| Wilhelm | "Resolute protector" |
| Wolfgang | "Wolf's journey" |