German Boy Names
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Arvin
German
"friend of the people"
This name's popularity peaked in the 1930s in the mid 600s - but we think it is time for a reconsideration. Arvin feels more modern than similar names like Marvin and Alvin. It also boasts a…
Emmo
Emmo is a masculine name with Germanic origins, functioning as a short form of names containing the element 'erm' or 'irm,' meaning 'whole' or 'universal.' It has historical usage particularly in…
Emmerich
German
"home strength"
This old school German name, more familiar these days as a surname, is a relative of the place name America.
Amery
Amery is a masculine name with Germanic roots, derived from ancient elements meaning "work ruler" or "industrious leader." It shares origins with the more common Emery and Emory, all evolving from…
Alric
German
"ruler of all"
Common in Sweden, Alric is part of the family of medieval sounding names, like Alaric, Casimir and Leopold that are increasing gaining a fanbase, perhaps as an antidote to the modern inventions that…
Immanuel
German variation of Emmanuel
In the US, Emmanuel has held steady around the Top 200 for a quarter century now, but this variation has dropped off the Top 1000 for three of the past seven years. It was Number 974 in 2016.…
Adelio
Spanish and Italian from German
"the father of the noble prince"
Appealing, upbeat name used mainly in Spanish-speaking countries.
Brandt
German
"dweller on burnt land"
Less commercial-sounding than Brand.
Brant
German
"sword"
Brant, a no-nonsense one-syllable name, had some popularity in the early 1970s, but has been off the lists for a decade. Now, with similarly brisk names like Chase, Jace, Bryce, and Grant finding…
Arnd
Arnd is a masculine German name that serves as a shortened form of Arnold, which combines Germanic elements meaning 'eagle' and 'power.' This concise variant has been used primarily in…
Brahms
German surname from Abraham, Hebrew
"father of multitudes"
A melodic choice for lullaby-lovers. Brahms might also make a trendy s-ending nickname for Abraham.
Bonifaz
Bonifaz is a masculine name of Latin origin, deriving from 'Bonifatius' meaning 'good fate' or 'good fortune.' This name has historical significance through several popes and saints named Boniface,…
Arno
German
"eagle"
Subtract the last two letters of Arnold, and you're left with a much more modern-sounding name. Arno is also the name of the main river in Florence, upon which sits the famed Ponte Vecchio. The…
Albrecht
German variation of Albert
"noble; bright"
These days Albrecht is mostly seen as a surname, although it was historically a well-used first name in Germany. The surname was derived from the given name. Notables Albrechts include Renaissance…
Bobby
Diminutive of Robert
"bright fame"
Bobby is the quintessential mid-century nickname, the name of the son on Mad Men and overused to the point of cliche. Though Robert is still a highly popular choice, most Roberts today are called by…
Herman
German
"soldier, warrior"
It's hard to believe now that Herman was once, at the turn of the last century, a Top 50 name, remaining in the Top 100 until 1935, and even harder to imagine it making a comeback. But then again,…
Blasi
Blasi is a masculine name with Mediterranean origins, primarily connected to Italian and Catalan naming traditions. It functions as a variant or diminutive form of Blasius or Blaise, which derive…
Blasius
Blasius is a venerable masculine name with ancient Roman roots, derived from the Latin 'blaesus' meaning 'lisping' or 'stammering.' It gained prominence through St. Blasius (also known as St.…
Armin
Form of Herman or Armen
"soldier or wish, hope"
Possibly related to the Ermin- names (which gave us Emma and her variants) or to Herman OR to the Persian/Kazakh/Armenian names Arman or Armen, this is an unusual choice which fits current trends.
Alaric
German
"all-powerful ruler"
Alaric is an ancient regal name that sounds modern enough to be considered. Alaric was a traditional name for the kings of the Ostrogoths, the most famous of whom was Alaric I, the King of the West…