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Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Normen

Northerner

German

Ruggero

Famous spearman

German

Lother

Famous warrior

German

Rodolph

Famous wolf

German

Steiner

Stone.

German

Lamar

The water; land famous

German

Thibaut

Brave people

German

Fernandas

Bold voyager

German

Charls

Free man

German

Everhardt

Brave, strong boar

German

Fred

Elf or magical counsel; peaceful ruler

German

Helmfried

Helmet + Peace

German

Kulbart

Calm or bright

German

Audwine

Noble friend

German

Warrick

Leader who defends; buildings near the weir

German

Fritz

A nickname for Friedrich, Frederick, etc.

German

Willson

Will helmet, protection; son of William

German

Ulrik

Power of the wolf; power of the home

German

Osvald

God's power

German

Bogey

Bow strength; orchard

German

Naegel

Nail maker

German

Rheinbeck

Brook of the Rhine

German

Lothar

Famous warrior

German

Ald

Old or wise

German

Bogaard

Bow strength; orchard

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.