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German Boy Names

178 German boy names, most-used first. Traditional German names grew out of old Germanic words for battle, fame, protection and rule, combined in two parts, like William (will + helmet).

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178 names

  1. HenryBoyhome ruler · Germanic11,561
  2. WilliamBoyresolute protector · Germanic10,605
  3. BenjaminBoyson of the right hand · Hebrew9,820
  4. SebastianBoyfrom Sebaste · Greek8,581
  5. LeoBoylion · Latin7,811
  6. JulianBoyyouthful, downy-bearded · Latin7,386
  7. RobertBoybright fame · Germanic3,785
  8. KaiBoysea; shell; forgiveness · Unknown4,489
  9. ChristianBoyfollower of Christ · Latin4,278
  10. AxelBoyfather of peace · Scandinavian4,253
  11. AugustBoyvenerable, majestic · Latin4,166
  12. TheoBoygod · Greek4,141
  13. EmeryUnisexindustrious ruler · Germanic3,499
  14. MiloBoygracious; dear · Germanic3,011
  15. LeonBoylion · Greek2,547
  16. MaxBoygreatest · Latin2,165
  17. FelixBoyhappy; fortunate · Latin2,091
  18. RykerBoyrich · Germanic2,050
  19. RichardBoybrave ruler · Germanic1,539
  20. BarrettBoybear-strength · Germanic2,012
  21. NicoBoyvictory of the people · Greek1,713
  22. EricBoyeternal ruler · Old Norse1,402
  23. DerekBoyruler of the people · Germanic1,355
  24. WalterBoyruler of the army · Germanic1,264
  25. LukasBoyfrom Lucania · Greek1,287
  26. OttoBoywealth, fortune · Germanic1,239
  27. EmoryUnisexindustrious ruler · Germanic1,211
  28. TobiasBoyGod is good · Hebrew1,210
  29. MartinBoyof Mars; warlike · Latin1,101
  30. MathiasBoygift of God · Hebrew1,031
  31. RaymondBoywise protector · Germanic859
  32. ZanderBoydefender of men · Greek864
  33. JuliusBoydowny-bearded · Latin838
  34. FrankBoyFrenchman; free man · Germanic656
  35. HugoBoymind, intellect · Germanic797
  36. FrederickBoypeaceful ruler · Germanic741
  37. FabianBoybean grower · Latin711
  38. EdgarBoywealthy spear · Old English679
  39. ErikBoyeternal ruler · Old Norse644
  40. ConradBoybrave counsel · Germanic654
  41. MatthiasBoygift of God · Greek653
  42. EmanuelBoyGod is with us · Hebrew620
  43. AlbertBoynoble and bright · Germanic467
  44. JohanBoyGod is gracious · Scandinavian554
  45. JonasBoydove · Hebrew531
  46. MaximilianBoygreatest · Latin485
  47. GunnarBoywarrior · Old Norse474
  48. LeonardBoybrave lion · Germanic404
  49. RolandBoyfamous land · Germanic413
  50. RogerBoyfamous spear · Germanic340
  51. NathanaelBoygift of God · Hebrew404
  52. BrunoBoybrown · Germanic381
  53. OtisBoywealth, fortune · Germanic358
  54. NikolasBoyvictory of the people · Greek361
  55. AlvinBoynoble friend · Old English316
  56. AlfredBoyelf counsel · Old English293
  57. MagnusBoygreat · Latin340
  58. DerrickBoypeople ruler · Germanic305
  59. RudyBoyfamous wolf · Germanic322
  60. KaiserBoyemperor · Germanic321
  61. CarlBoyfree man · Germanic215
  62. BodeBoymessenger · Germanic312
  63. BodenBoyfloor; ground · Germanic305
  64. HowardBoyhigh guardian · Germanic207
  65. CasperBoytreasurer · Persian273
  66. GeraldBoyrule of the spear · Germanic178
  67. RalphBoywolf counsel · Old Norse182
  68. ErnestBoyserious; resolute · Germanic200
  69. BenedictBoyblessed · Latin254
  70. AdlerBoyeagle · Germanic255
  71. HenrikBoyhome ruler · Scandinavian252
  72. BeckBoystream · Old Norse236
  73. AldoBoyold, experienced · Germanic226
  74. StefanBoycrown · Greek225
  75. BastianBoyfrom Sebaste, venerable · Greek224
  76. AxlBoyfather of peace · Scandinavian216
  77. DominikBoyof the Lord · Slavic211
  78. JosiasBoyYahweh supports, heals · Hebrew212
  79. KristianUnisexChristian · Slavic207
  80. KilianBoylittle church; or strife · Irish209
  81. ElmerBoynoble and famous · Old English178
  82. AndreasBoymanly, brave · Greek195
  83. JakobBoysupplanter · Hebrew190
  84. LennyBoybrave lion · Germanic193
  85. AlaricBoyruler of all · Germanic192
  86. BernardBoybrave bear · Germanic147
  87. LindenUnisexlinden tree · English183
  88. MattiasBoygift of God · Greek183
  89. DeckerBoyroofer; thatcher · Germanic181
  90. ArchibaldBoygenuine and bold · Germanic176
  91. ZiggyBoyvictory protection · Germanic170
  92. ImmanuelBoyGod is with us · Hebrew167
  93. FredBoypeaceful ruler · Germanic99
  94. MarkusBoyof Mars · Latin163
  95. EmilBoyrival; eager · Latin158
  96. NiklausBoypeople's victory · Germanic162
  97. KaizerBoyemperor · Germanic161
  98. GilbertBoybright pledge · Germanic134
  99. EndrickBoyhome ruler · Germanic160
  100. ZeppelinBoyfrom a German surname · Germanic157
  101. ViktorBoyvictor, conqueror · Latin154
  102. AmadeusBoylove God · Latin153
  103. AnselBoygod's protection · Germanic152
  104. FreddyBoypeaceful ruler · Germanic144
  105. HansBoyGod is gracious · Germanic145
  106. LutherBoyarmy people · Germanic119
  107. DerickBoypeople's ruler · Germanic126
  108. WarnerBoyarmy guard · Germanic126
  109. KellerBoycellar keeper · Germanic126
  110. AntonBoyof Antonius · Latin122
  111. ArnoldBoyeagle power · Germanic99
  112. BaronBoybaron, nobleman · Germanic118
  113. KarlBoyfree man · Germanic99
  114. WolfgangBoywolf path · Germanic115
  115. FredrickBoypeaceful ruler · Germanic102
  116. HendrickBoyhome ruler · Germanic110
  117. MeyerBoygreat; eminent · Germanic108
  118. MaxxBoygreatest · Latin102
  119. HanselBoyGod is gracious · Germanic101
  120. StephanBoycrown · Greek96

Number = US babies given the name in 2024 (Social Security Administration).