German Male Names: A Comprehensive Guide to Traditional and Modern Choices

Looking for a strong and meaningful name for your baby boy? German names offer a rich history and a wide range of options, from classic and traditional to modern and unique. Whether you're searching for a name with a powerful meaning or a name that evokes a sense of heritage, this list of German male names will provide you with inspiration. Explore the depths of German naming traditions and discover the perfect name for your little one.
1. **Achim:** A variant of Joachim, meaning "God is gracious."
2. **Adalbert:** Meaning "noble and bright."
3. **Adolf:** Meaning "noble wolf."
4. **Aegidius:** Meaning "goat."
5. **Albert:** Meaning "noble and bright."
6. **Alexander:** Meaning "defender of mankind."
7. **Alfred:** Meaning "wise counsel."
8. **Alois:** Meaning "famous warrior."
9. **Andreas:** Meaning "manly" or "strong."
10. **Anton:** Meaning "priceless" or "invaluable."
11. **Arnold:** Meaning "strong as an eagle."
12. **Arthur:** Meaning "bear" or "strong."
13. **August:** Meaning "venerable" or "majestic."
14. **Axel:** Meaning "father of peace."
15. **Bartholomew:** Meaning "son of Talmai."
16. **Benedict:** Meaning "blessed."
17. **Benjamin:** Meaning "son of my right hand."
18. **Bertram:** Meaning "bright raven."
19. **Bruno:** Meaning "brown."
20. **Carl:** Meaning "free man."
21. **Caspar:** Meaning "treasurer."
22. **Christian:** Meaning "follower of Christ."
23. **Christoph:** Meaning "bearer of Christ."
24. **Conrad:** Meaning "brave counsel."
25. **Daniel:** Meaning "God is my judge."
26. **David:** Meaning "beloved."
27. **Dieter:** Meaning "people's protector."
28. **Eberhard:** Meaning "strong as a boar."
29. **Edgar:** Meaning "prosperous spear."
30. **Edmund:** Meaning "rich in protection."
31. **Eduard:** Meaning "wealthy guardian."
32. **Elias:** Meaning "the Lord is my God."
33. **Emil:** Meaning "rival."
34. **Eric:** Meaning "ever ruler."
35. **Ernst:** Meaning "serious" or "earnest."
36. **Erwin:** Meaning "friend of the army."
37. **Ewald:** Meaning "wealthy ruler."
38. **Felix:** Meaning "lucky" or "happy."
39. **Ferdinand:** Meaning "bold traveler."
40. **Franz:** Meaning "free man."
41. **Frederick:** Meaning "peaceful ruler."
42. **Friedrich:** Meaning "peaceful ruler."
43. **Gabriel:** Meaning "God is my strength."
44. **Georg:** Meaning "farmer" or "earth worker."
45. **Gerald:** Meaning "spear ruler."
46. **Gerhard:** Meaning "strong spear."
47. **Gerrit:** Meaning "spear ruler."
48. **Gideon:** Meaning "mighty warrior."
49. **Gottfried:** Meaning "God's peace."
50. **Gustav:** Meaning "staff of the people."
51. **Hans:** Meaning "God is gracious."
52. **Heinrich:** Meaning "ruler of the home."
53. **Helmut:** Meaning "helmet of protection."
54. **Hermann:** Meaning "army man."
55. **Holger:** Meaning "whole or healthy."
56. **Hubert:** Meaning "bright mind."
57. **Hugo:** Meaning "mind" or "spirit."
58. **Ian:** Meaning "God is gracious."
59. **Igor:** Meaning "warrior."
60. **Jakob:** Meaning "supplanter."
61. **Jan:** Meaning "God is gracious."
62. **Jasper:** Meaning "treasurer."
63. **Joachim:** Meaning "God is gracious."
64. **Johannes:** Meaning "God is gracious."
65. **Jonas:** Meaning "dove."
66. **Josef:** Meaning "God will increase."
67. **Julian:** Meaning "youthful."
68. **Julius:** Meaning "youthful."
69. **Karl:** Meaning "free man."
70. **Klaus:** Meaning "anchor."
71. **Konrad:** Meaning "brave counsel."
72. **Kristian:** Meaning "follower of Christ."
73. **Kurt:** Meaning "courteous" or "brave."
74. **Leo:** Meaning "lion."
75. **Leonard:** Meaning "strong as a lion."
76. **Lorenz:** Meaning "laurel wreath."
77. **Ludwig:** Meaning "famous warrior."
78. **Lukas:** Meaning "light."
79. **Magnus:** Meaning "great" or "powerful."
80. **Manfred:** Meaning "peace maker."
81. **Marcel:** Meaning "warlike."
82. **Marco:** Meaning "warlike."
83. **Marius:** Meaning "son of Mars."
84. **Markus:** Meaning "dedicated to Mars."
85. **Martin:** Meaning "warlike."
86. **Matthias:** Meaning "gift of God."
87. **Max:** Meaning "greatest."
88. **Maximilian:** Meaning "greatest."
89. **Melchior:** Meaning "king of light."
90. **Michael:** Meaning "who is like God?"
91. **Moritz:** Meaning "dark-skinned."
92. **Nathan:** Meaning "God has given."
93. **Nicolaus:** Meaning "victory of the people."
94. **Niels:** Meaning "champion."
95. **Niklas:** Meaning "victory of the people."
96. **Oliver:** Meaning "olive tree."
97. **Otto:** Meaning "wealthy" or "prosperous."
98. **Paul:** Meaning "small" or "humble."
99. **Peter:** Meaning "rock."
100. **Philipp:** Meaning "lover of horses."
101. **Raphael:** Meaning "God has healed."
102. **Richard:** Meaning "brave ruler."
103. **Robert:** Meaning "bright fame."
104. **Roland:** Meaning "famous land."
105. **Rudolf:** Meaning "famous wolf."
106. **Rupert:** Meaning "bright fame."
107. **Samuel:** Meaning "God has heard."
108. **Sebastian:** Meaning "reverence" or "esteem."
109. **Siegfried:** Meaning "victorious peace."
110. **Simon:** Meaning "listener" or "hearing."
111. **Stefan:** Meaning "crown."
112. **Stephan:** Meaning "crown."
113. **Tobias:** Meaning "God is good."
114. **Theo:** Meaning "God."
115. **Theodor:** Meaning "gift of God."
116. **Thomas:** Meaning "twin."
117. **Till:** Meaning "battle."
118. **Tim:** Meaning "honoring God."
119. **Tobias:** Meaning "God is good."
120. **Valentin:** Meaning "strong and healthy."
121. **Victor:** Meaning "conqueror."
122. **Viktor:** Meaning "conqueror."
123. **Vincent:** Meaning "conquering."
124. **Walter:** Meaning "ruler of the army."
125. **Werner:** Meaning "defending warrior."
126. **Wilhelm:** Meaning "resolute protection."
127. **Willi:** Meaning "resolute protection."
128. **Wolfgang:** Meaning "wolf's journey."
129. **Xavier:** Meaning "bright house."
130. **Zacharias:** Meaning "God remembers."
131. **Zander:** Meaning "defender of mankind."