![]() Richmond : This very cute German name is still not super popular stateside-it hasn’t been in the Top 1,000 in the U.S. Rainer: A German baby name with a French feel, meaning “wise army.” Otto : One of the better known German names for boys, this one means “wealthy.” Manfred : Your little “man of peace” will grow beautifully into this strong German name that sounds both masculine and charming. Another saint’s name, this German baby name means “brave people.” And if you’re looking for a similar but more popular German name for boys, you could try Leon, which currently holds the country’s #4 spot. Leopold : It’s an aristocratic, formal-sounding German name that can easily be shortened to Leo for your little guy. The closest similar name in Germany’s top 10 right now is Jonas, a Greek name meaning “dove.” Johan : The German version of John translates to “God is gracious.” It’s in the Top 600 in the U.S., making it just rare enough that you can be pretty sure your son will be the only one at school with this classic German boys’ name. ![]() Jarvis : It’s a saint’s name that was more popular in the 1880’s, and appeared as a character in A Tale of Two Cities but the vintage German name is feeling contemporary again with a hipster feel that’s hard to resist (consider it an alternative to the similar-sounding, more popular Jasper). The traditional German name for boys means “peaceful warrior.” Humphrey : As in Bogart, and also because it’s so unique and lovely. Hartman : Just as it sounds, this German baby name means “hard, strong man.” It’s a bold choice for a baby boy and a nice option if you’re naming a son after a Harry or Herman in the family. Gunther : Another baby name that has German roots yet feels modern enough for today’s parents. Godfrey : This very bold German name for boys has religious undertones and a stoic feel that will be adorable in preschool and look great on a resume, too. Carlin means “a man” in German and has the alternative Irish translation of “little champion,” which is very sweet.ĭanner : A strong sounding German boys’ name with a spritely and lighthearted meaning-“dancer by the fig tree.”ĭecker : The German occupational name means “roofer” and sounds very cool in English.įrederick : A “peaceful ruler” who can go by Freddie if he prefers! We adore this classic German boy name. However, it sounds lovely and has an attractive, strong impact.īernard : More widely used in Europe than here in the States, we love this popular German name meaning “strong, brave as a bear.”Ĭarlin : Less heard than Carl, but a nice alternative if you’re looking for a strong German name for your son. Pronounced like the English word bear, this German name means “bearlike.”īaden : Such a unique German boy name! It’s a derivative of the name Bade, and simply translates to “son of Bade,” so if you’re looking for an extra meaningful German name this probably isn’t the one for you. But many might not know that the shortened form, Archie, is a German baby name in its own right, meaning “truly brave.”īaer : If you have a soft spot for cuddly names, consider this one for boys. Even though it’s not super common, it doesn’t sound that different or unusual rolling off the tongue.Īnsel : Perhaps most commonly associated with the great photographer Ansel Adams, this popular German boy name translates to “with divine protection,” or “follower of a nobleman.”Īrchie : After the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s little boy was given this cute take on an old-school British name (Archibald), the popularity skyrocketed. With bold sounds and sweet meanings, these German names work just as beautifully here as they do abroad! German Baby Names for BoysĪdler : This strong German name for boys means “eagle,” an animal reference that coincidentally gives the meaning an American twist. While some of these more common names made our list, we’ve also dug up many more unique Germany baby names for your little one. Interestingly, the top German baby names the past few years are probably quite familiar to English-speaking parents among them are Noah and Paul for boys and Hannah and Marie for girls. Looking for a cute German baby name to make your babe stand out? Search no further than this list of the best German baby names.
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