German Boy Names Starting With G
56 names with meanings and origins.
Looking for a German boy's name that starts with G? Here are 56 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. German names include many timeless choices with meanings about nobility, strength and protection.
Top picks
- Gustav — “Staff of the gods”
- Godafrid — “An old german name derived from words meaning god and peace”
- Griswold — “A German-origin name meaning from the grey forest. It is a well-known surname and given name describing a resident of a dark woodland.”
- Gerlach — “Spear thrower.”
- Gilfrid — “Oath of peace.”
- Godwyn — “Gods friend.”
- Gardell — “Defender.”
- Gerhard — “Spear strong.”
- Ghislain — “Oath.”
- Gilfred — “Oath of peace.”
Unisex · German · “Gods able-bodied one; god is my strength; italian form of gabriel god given strength”
Boy · German · “A German name meaning the progress of the wolf. It combines traditional elements signifying strength and forward movement.”
Boy · German · “Spear strength; gentle. modest and brave sir gareth was a legendary knight of king arthurs round table”
Boy · German · “Peace; diminutive of jeffrey: derived from one of three old german names, meaning: district, traveler, or peaceful pledge; peaceful. abbreviation of geoffrey”
Boy · German · “This German name combines elements that translate to one who is famous or renowned in battle.”
Boy · German · “This is the German variation of the name George, which traditionally refers to a farmer.”
Unisex · German · “Spear warrior; ruling spear. introduced into britain from germany during the norman conquest. famous bearer: medieval welsh writer and clergyman gerald of wales”
Boy · German · “Rules by the spear; form of gerald rules by the spear”
Boy · German · “Rules by the spear; form of gerald rules by the spear”
Boy · German · “Spear strong; hard or bold spear. this name was introduced to england from germany during the norman conquest. famous bearer: british poet gerard manley hopkins; spear strong. see also jerard”
Boy · German · “Derived from German roots, this name refers to one who serves with a spear or a skilled spearman.”
Boy · German · “A German name signifying a resolute fighter or a protector who possesses great determination.”
Boy · German · “This name of German origin is a variation of Geomar and signifies someone who is famous for their battle skills.”
Boy · German · “An old german name derived from gisil, meaning pledge, and berhia, meaning bright”
Unisex · German · “An old german name derived from words meaning god and peace”
Boy · German · “This German name describes a person from the gray forest. It is composed of the words for gray and a wooded area or wold.”
Boy · German · “A German-origin name meaning from the grey forest. It is a well-known surname and given name describing a resident of a dark woodland.”
Boy · German · “Powerful ruler; italian form of walter strong warrior”
Boy · German · “An Italian variant of the German name William, meaning a resolute guardian. It combines the elements for desire and protection.”
Boy · German · “A Portuguese and German variant of William, meaning a resolute protector or fighter.”
Boy · German · “Guillame is a name of unwavering determination, meaning 'resolute fighter.' It embodies courage, perseverance, and strength of will.”
Boy · German · “From an old german name meaning war or battle. famous bearer: twentieth century german writer gunter grass”
Boy · German · “A German name meaning staff of the Goths. It is a variant of the name Gustav, referring to a leader or support of the people.”
Boy · German · “Staff of the gods”
Boy · German · “Royal staff; staff of the goths; from the swedish gustaf, meaning staff of the gods”
Boy · German · “A German name meaning staff of the Goths. It is a Latinized form of Gustav, historically associated with Swedish royalty.”
Boy · German · “This name of German and Scandinavian origin means staff of the Goths, referring to the ancient Germanic people.”
Boy · German · “Variant of william: will-helmet. famous bearers: poet and playwright william shakespeare (1564-1616) and william wordsworth (1770-1850); a welsh variant of william, meaning resolute protector”
Boy · German · “A German masculine name that refers to a person who is wide or spacious, or one who comes from the woods.”
Boy · German · “Defender.”
Boy · German · “Defender.”
Boy · German · “Farmer.”
Boy · German · “Spear king.”
Boy · German · “Brave strength.”
Boy · German · “Warrior.”
Boy · German · “Spear strength.”
Boy · German · “Spear strong.”
Boy · German · “Spear thrower.”
Boy · German · “Strong spear”
Boy · German · “Warrior.”
Boy · German · “Warrior.”
Boy · German · “Oath.”
Boy · German · “Oath of peace.”
Boy · German · “Oath of peace.”
Boy · German · “Gods peace.”
Boy · German · “Spear strength.”
Boy · German · “Spear strength.”
Boy · German · “Hard spear.”
Boy · German · “Gods peace.”
Boy · German · “Gods friend.”
Boy · German · “Gods peace.”
Boy · German · “Peaceful god.”
Boy · German · “Gods peace.”
Boy · German · “Divine peace.”
Boy · German · “Bold warrior.”
Boy · German · “Warrior.”
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