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Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Tilmann

Power of the tribe

German

Huberto

Bright or shining intellect

German

Gerold

Spear ruler

German

Randolph

Wolf shield

German

Freddie

Elf or magical counsel; peaceful ruler

German

Herb

Illustrious warrior

German

Bernie

Bear; strong, brave bear

German

Heiner

Home ruler

German

Spengler

Tinsmith

German

Meinhardt

Brave or hard strength

German

Rollins

Renowned land

German

Stark

Strong

German

Vernados

Strong, brave bear

German

Baumar

Bold and renowned; famous ruler

German

Rainhard

Brave counsel

German

Clayborn

Boundary with clover; boundary of clay

German

Manfredo

Man of peace

German

Rodge

Famous spearman

German

Schaffer

Steward

German

Raymondo

Protecting hands

German

Manfrid

Man of peace

German

Anse

God's helmet

German

Ferdynand

Bold voyager

German

Ormand

Sea man; spear man; mountain of bears; spear or ship protector

German

Rikard

Powerful leader

German

German boy names are a wealth of incredible monikers with stories to tell. The European land of fairytales is teeming with possibilities, and its names are no different as they’ve dominated the charts for generations. Whether you want a classic choice or something daring, let’s navigate the enchanted forest of German boy names together.

First and foremost, you’ll find that many timeless boy names hail from Germany. These monikers manage to stretch across centuries of use and avoid feeling dated. Currently, you’ll find William ruling the charts along with his diminutive Liam. Meaning “willing protector,” it’s little wonder why parents cherish him. He can be dressed up or down with nicknames like Will and Chuck and grows handsomely along with your little one. Charles is another German powerhouse, whose nickname Charlie is too cute not to love. Robert rounds out the top three timeless picks, and he’s been perennially popular stateside for many years. With his meaning of “bright north,” he might be the guiding light of a name you’ve been seeking.

As you explore, you’ll find several trends swirling among German boy names. Most notable is the old man chic trend that’s part of the vintage style movement. Walter leads the way with his old-fashioned charm, though Albert has been picking up steam thanks to his role in the royal baby name guessing game. His shortened form Albie has us swooning, and we think he’s just as usable as his cousin Robert. Otis has been an enormous hit in celebrity circles with his antique appeal, and we’d love to see Frederick more, especially with his delightful Freddie nickname. Other trends are plentiful, too, like the surname stunners Emory and Webber, and the word-name hunk Diesel.

As always, meanings are our favorite parts of names, and German ones have incredible ones in their ranks. Jeffery is a great place to start with his serene meaning of “peaceful territory,” while Henrik ups the ante with his strong “home-ruler.” Luther’s “soldier of the people” is more than admirable, and Derrick’s “power of the tribe” has us applauding. You’ll notice that wolves are a common theme among German boy names, from the obvious, like Wolfgang, meaning “traveling wolf” to the hidden “wolf shield” of Randall. As you can see, there’s much more than meets the eye with German boy names, and we encourage you to browse their meanings to find a new favorite or two.

Cool-kid picks are plentiful, too, with Milo and Otto packing the in-demand -o ending in a bite-sized package. We’re totally onboard with Wolfe, too, as he teeters between word name and surname territories brilliantly. Speaking of surnames, try out Rhodes, an awesome pick meaning “where roses grow.” Reinhart gives us goosebumps, too, along with the virtue name Ernest who can also be spelled like the word Earnest. Of course, we’re wild about Berlin as well, a place-name pick that’s just as cool as Milan and London.

As you can see, German boy names are loaded with possibilities from time-tested treasures to unique cuties. Search our collection of German boy names and see what you can find.