German Baby Boy Names: A Guide to Meaningful Monikers

Looking for the perfect German baby boy name? Look no further! German names are known for their rich history, strong meanings, and classic charm. From traditional favorites to modern choices, this comprehensive list will help you find the ideal name for your little one. Whether you're seeking a name with a strong meaning, a unique sound, or simply a timeless classic, we've got you covered. Explore our curated selection of German baby boy names and discover the perfect moniker for your precious little boy.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Achim | "Brave protector" |
| Adrian | "Dark" or "Man from Hadria" |
| Aiko | "Beloved child" |
| Albert | "Noble and bright" |
| Alexander | "Defender of mankind" |
| Alfons | "Noble and ready for battle" |
| Andreas | "Manly" or "Strong" |
| Anton | "Priceless" or "Invaluable" |
| Arno | "Eagle" |
| Arthur | "Bear" or "Strong as a bear" |
| August | "Majestic" or "Great" |
| Axel | "Father of peace" |
| Balder | "Bold" or "Bright" |
| Benjamin | "Son of the right hand" |
| Bertram | "Bright raven" |
| Bruno | "Brown" |
| Carl | "Man" or "Free man" |
| Caspar | "Treasurer" |
| Christian | "Follower of Christ" |
| Christoph | "Bearer of Christ" |
| Conrad | "Bold advisor" |
| Daniel | "God is my judge" |
| David | "Beloved" |
| Dennis | "Follower of Dionysus" |
| Dieter | "People's ruler" |
| Eberhard | "Strong as a wild boar" |
| Edgar | "Prosperous spear" |
| Edmund | "Wealthy protector" |
| Edwin | "Wealthy friend" |
| Elias | "My God is Yahweh" |
| Emil | "Rival" or "Industrious" |
| Eric | "Eternal ruler" |
| Ernst | "Serious" or "Earnest" |
| Ethan | "Strong" |
| Felix | "Lucky" or "Happy" |
| Ferdinand | "Brave traveler" |
| Florian | "Flowering" |
| Franz | "Free man" |
| Frederick | "Peaceful ruler" |
| Gabriel | "God is my strength" |
| Georg | "Farmer" |
| Gerald | "Ruler with a spear" |
| Gerrit | "Ruler of the spear" |
| Gilbert | "Bright hostage" |
| Gottfried | "God's peace" |
| Gregor | "Watchful" |
| Gunther | "War hero" |
| Hans | "God is gracious" |
| Heinrich | "Ruler of the home" |
| Helmut | "Helmet" or "Protection" |
| Hendrik | "Ruler of the home" |
| Herman | "Army man" |
| Hubert | "Bright mind" |
| Hugo | "Mind" or "Spirit" |
| Igor | "Warrior" |
| Jonas | "Dove" |
| Julius | "Youthful" or "Downy-bearded" |
| Karl | "Man" or "Free man" |
| Kasper | "Treasurer" |
| Klaus | "Anchor" or "Defender" |
| Konrad | "Bold advisor" |
| Kurt | "Brave" or "Strong" |
| Leon | "Lion" |
| Leonard | "Brave lion" |
| Leopold | "Brave people" |
| Lorenz | "Laurel wreath" |
| Louis | "Famous warrior" |
| Lucas | "Man from Lucania" |
| Ludwig | "Famous warrior" |
| Magnus | "Great" or "Mighty" |
| Manuel | "God with us" |
| Marc | "Mars, the god of war" |
| Marius | "Man of Mars" |
| Martin | "Warlike" |
| Matthias | "Gift of Yahweh" |
| Max | "Greatest" |
| Maximilian | "Greatest" |
| Melvin | "Friend" |
| Michael | "Who is like God?" |
| Moritz | "Dark-skinned" |
| Niklas | "Victory of the people" |
| Nils | "Champion" |
| Noah | "Rest" or "Comfort" |
| Oliver | "Olive tree" |
| Otto | "Wealthy" |
| Paul | "Small" or "Humble" |
| Peter | "Rock" |
| Philipp | "Lover of horses" |
| Rafael | "God has healed" |
| Reiner | "Pure" or "Clean" |
| Richard | "Strong ruler" |
| Robert | "Bright fame" |
| Roland | "Famous in the land" |
| Rudolf | "Famous wolf" |
| Rupert | "Bright fame" |
| Samuel | "God has heard" |
| Sebastian | "Reverence" |
| Simon | "Hearing" |
| Stefan | "Crown" or "Wreath" |
| Tobias | "God is good" |
| Tom | "Twin" |
| Valentin | "Strong and healthy" |
| Victor | "Conqueror" |
| Vincent | "Conquering" |
| Walter | "Ruler of the army" |
| Werner | "Defender of the army" |
| Wilhelm | "Resolute protector" |
| Wolfgang | "Wolf's journey" |