100+ Great German Boy Names for Your Little One

May 11, 2024Add comment

If you’re looking for a strong, historic, or unique German name for your little prince, this list has you covered with 100+ great German boy names. 

I’ve included a range of names including everything from those inspired by religion, history, nature, and more. I’ve also given you the origin, meaning, and English equivalent for each name so you can easily pick the perfect one. 

You’ll notice that many of these names in fact share an English equivalent, but luckily, most of the original German names are relatively easy to pronounce phonetically so you can choose whether or not the English name is relevant to you and your child. 

Things to Think About When Choosing A German Boy Name

When naming a child in Germany you must stick to strict rules about using the correct gendered name for your baby. 

Traditionally, for the most part, that means that girls must have girl names and boys must have boy names. While more and more neutral names like Alex or Kim have been popping up in the German naming register, if you choose a neutral gendered name you must give your child a second name to affirm their gender. 

All of this is controlled by the civil registration office which must approve all new baby names before it can be issued on the birth certificate. While you can create a new unique name for your little boy, it can also be rejected by the registration office which means you will need to pick a second choice. 

Most Popular Baby Boy Names in Germany

Noah is the most popular German male name, followed by these German names for guys:

  • Matheo
  • Elias
  • Maximilian
  • Leon
  • Theo
  • Emil

100+ German Names for Boys

NameOriginMeaningEnglish equivalent
AaronHebrew/GermanExalted
AdamHebrew/GermanMan, Earth
AdrianLatin/GermanFrom Hadria
AlbertGermanNoble
AliArabic/GermanExalted, noble
AndreasGreek/GermanManly, strongAndrew
AntonLatin/GermanInvaluable, priceless
ArianPersian/GermanNoble
ArturCeltic/GermanBear man
BenHebrew/GermanSonBenjamin
BenediktLatin/GermanBlessedBenedict
BenjaminHebrew/GermanSon of the right handBenjamin
BrunoGermanBrown-haired
CarloItalian/GermanFree manCharles
ChristianGreek/GermanFollower of Christ
DanielHebrew/GermanGod is my judge
DavidHebrew/GermanBeloved
ElianHebrew/GermanMy God
EliasGreek/GermanThe Lord is my GodEli
EmilLatin/GermanTo strive or excel
EnnoGermanKnife
ErikNorse/GermanEternal rulerEric
ErnstGermanSerious, earnestErnest
FabianLatin/GermanBean grower
FelixLatin/GermanHappy, fortunate
FieteGermanPeaceful rulerFrederick
FinnIrish/GermanFair, white
FriedrichGermanPeaceful rulerFrederick
FritzGermanPeaceful rulerFrederick
GabrielHebrew/GermanGod is my strengthGabriel
GerhardGermanBrave spearGerard
HannesGermanGod is graciousJohn
HansGermanGod is graciousJohn
HeinzGermanRuler of the householdHenry
HugoGermanMind, intellect
JakobHebrew/GermanSupplanterJacob
Jan / Jannik / JannisHebrew/GermanGod is graciousJohn
JasperPersian/GermanTreasure bearer
JohannHebrew/GermanGod is graciousJohn
JohannesGreek/GermanGod is graciousJohn
JonahHebrew/GermanDove
JoachimHebrewGod found
JonathanHebrew/GermanGod has givenJonathan
JustusLatinJust
Julian / JuliusLatin/GermanYouthful, downy-bearded
KarlGermanFree manCarl
KianPersian/GermanKing
KilianIrish/GermanSmall, fierceKillian
KlausGermanVictory of the peopleClaus
KonstantinGreek/GermanSteadfastConstantine
LasseScandinavian/GermanLaurel
KonradGermanBold advisorConrad
LennardGermanicBrave lionLeonard
Leo / LioLatin/GermanLion
LeonGreek/GermanLion
LeonidasGreek/GermanLion-like
LeopoldGermanBrave people
LeviHebrew/GermanJoined, attachedLevi
LevinGermanDear friendLevin
LiamGerman/IrishStrong-willed warrior
LianChinese/GermanLotus flowerLian
LiasGreek/GermanStone, rockElias
LinusGreek/GermanFlaxen, Blond-hairedLinus
LouisFrench/GermanRenowned warrior
LotharGermanLion
LucaLatin/GermanFrom LucaniaLucas (Luke)
LudwigGermanFamous warriorLouis
LuisGermanFamous warriorLouis
LukasGreek/GermanLightLucas
MalikArabic/GermanKing
MalteGermanStrong, mighty
ManfredGermanMan of peace
ManuelHebrew/GermanGod is with us
MarcoLatin/GermanDedicated to MarsMark
MarlonEnglish/GermanLittle hawk
MartinGreek/GermanGift of God
MatteoItalian/GermanGift of GodMatthew
Matti / MattisHebrew/GermanGift of GodMatthew
MaximLatin/GermanThe greatestMaxim
MaximilianLatin/GermanGreatest
MikaHebrew/GermanWho is like God?Michael
MilanSlavic/GermanGracious, dear
MiloGermanSoldier, merciful
MiranSlavic/GermanPeace
MohammedArabic/GermanPraiseworthyMuhammad
MoritzLatin/GermanDark-skinnedMaurice
NicoGreek/GermanVictory of the peopleNicholas
NoahHebrew/GermanRest, comfort
OleNorse/GermanAncestor’s descendantOlaf
OliverLatin/GermanOlive tree
OskarOld Norse/GermanSpear of the gods
OttoGermanRich, wealthy
PaulLatin/GermanSmall
PhilippGreek/GermanLover of horsesPhilip
RalfGermanGod has healedRalph
RaimundGermanBright, famous
SamuelHebrew/GermanHeard by God
SebastianGreek/GermanRevered
SilasLatin/GermanWooded or forest
SimonHebrew/GermanThe listener
TheoGreek/GermanDivine, Godly
TheodorGreek/GermanGift of GodTheodore
ThiloGermanPeople, nation
TillGermanRuler of the peoplePhil
TimGreek/GermanHonor, respectTimothy
TomasAramaic/GermanTwinThomas
ToniLatin/GermanPriceless, praiseworthyTony
UlrichGermanRuler
VincentLatin/GermanConquering
WernerGermanDefender of the people
WilhelmGermanWill, desireWilliam
WolfgangGermanWolf’s path

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