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Names Ending in G for Boys

Nameberry
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
Boy names ending in G are a great group.

King is the most popular boy name ending with G right now. Along with King, other boy names in the US Top 1000 include Sterling and Kyng.

Here are all Nameberry’s boy names that end with the letter G. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.
  1. Tadhg

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "poet"

    • Description:

      The name of several ancient kings and princes of Ireland, Tadhg became so common at one point that it was used to represent a kind of Irish Gaelic everyman, or man in the street, as Paddy and Mick would later. Tadhg has seen a major resurgence in recent years and is also now ranked in England.

      It is sometimes used as the Irish equivalent of Timothy and is also anglicized as Teague and Thaddeus. Tadleigh and Thad are pet forms. Pronunciation is like tide ending with a g or like the first syllable of tiger.
  2. Sterling

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "of the highest quality"

    • Description:

      A name with some sterling qualities, most associated with the British currency and silver markets. Sterling has several recent TV associations, with characters Roger Sterling (on Mad Men) and Sterling Archer (on Archer), and actor Sterling K. Brown (on This is Us).
  3. Wolfgang

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "traveling wolf"

    • Description:

      Chef Wolfgang Puck has helped soften this thunderous Germanic name; music-lovers will appreciate its association with Mozart, though the composer's middle name Amadeus is more appealing. With Wolf on the rise, however, and parents looking for bolder options, Wolfgang might just intrigue people with its historical feel .
  4. Irving

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "green river, sea friend"

    • Description:

      It might be surprising to know that this name originated as a Scottish place and surname name, as in Washington Irving. It became a popular choice for first-generation Jewish-American boys, such as best-selling authors Irving Stone and Irving Wallace, whose parents looked to surnames from the British Isles to confer a measure of assimilation and class.
  5. Craig

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "from the rocks"

    • Description:

      Craig is a single-syllable baby-boomer name, still common in its native Scotland, but most modern Americans would prefer something like Kyle.
  6. Channing

    • Origin:

      English or Irish

    • Meaning:

      "people of Cana or wolf cub"

    • Description:

      Channing is a sophisticated surname name whose use is probably linked to actor Channing Tatum and Channing Crowder, former linebacker for the Miami Dolphins.
  7. Bing

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "kettle-shaped hollow"

    • Description:

      When Kate Hudson named her second son Bingham and announced that she would be calling him Bing, it put this zingy nickname name out on the table. Before that, there was only one, further nicknamed Der Bingle -- and he was really Harry Lillis Crosby.
  8. King

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "monarch"

    • Description:

      King is a name that sends a mixed message. While some might think of it as more fitting for a canine, others see it as a strong name with offbeat style and a full court of rich associations, from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to Elvis.

      King Vidor was an important early Hollywood director; King Camp Gillette invented the safety razor.

      If it's king names you're after that aren't King itself, see our list of Names with Royal Meanings or other lists and blogs on royal names.
  9. Ludwig

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "famous warrior"

    • Description:

      As heavy as a marble bust of Beethoven.
  10. Tag

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "a label attached to something for identification"

    • Description:

      Tag is unique word name introduced by the Sweet Home sextuplets. One of the boys is named Tag Bricker.
  11. Blessing

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "God's favor and protection"

    • Description:

      This spiritual word name is rising for girls and boys.
  12. Greg

    • Description:

      Greg is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive of Gregory, which comes from the Greek name Gregorios, meaning 'watchful' or 'alert.' While Gregory has been used since early Christian times, Greg gained popularity as a standalone name in the mid-20th century. It reached its peak usage in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s. Greg has a friendly, approachable quality with a classic yet casual feel. The name's brevity and straightforward pronunciation have contributed to its enduring appeal across English-speaking countries. Though less commonly given to newborns today than in previous decades, Greg maintains a steady presence and is recognized as both a complete name and a nickname.

  13. Zadig

    • Origin:

      Armenian

    • Meaning:

      "Easter"

    • Description:

      Zadig is the name of the hero of a novella by Voltaire, gaining popularity in modern France as a quirky-chic choice.
  14. Padraig

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "patrician, noble"

    • Description:

      Parents of Irish heritage are increasingly looking for more authentic Gaelic names, and this is a native spin on Patrick. Pronunciation will be confusing for many Americans, though: It's POR-rick. Golf champ Padraig Harrington has brought it into the sports spotlight.
  15. Sig

    • Description:

      Sig is a masculine name with Scandinavian and Germanic origins. It functions both as a standalone name and as a shortened form of names containing the element 'sig,' such as Sigmund, Sigurd, or Siegfried. The element derives from the Old Norse 'sigr' meaning 'victory.' Compact and distinctive, Sig carries historical weight despite its brevity. In Germanic and Scandinavian cultures, it evokes qualities of triumph and achievement. The name has never been widely popular in English-speaking countries, remaining a rare choice that appeals to parents seeking a minimalist name with strong cultural roots. Its concise nature makes it practical and memorable, while its connections to longer historical names give it depth beyond its single syllable.

  16. Fielding

    • Origin:

      English topographical surname

    • Meaning:

      "dweller in the open country"

    • Description:

      Fielding is a surname style name, originally given to someone who lived in the country or worked in the fields, however it might also be considered a word name relating to sports (cricket and baseball specifically) or with the term for dealing with something difficult by evading it.
  17. Kipling

    • Origin:

      English surname and place name

    • Description:

      Kipling calls to mind writer Rudyard (b. Joseph) Kipling, author of the stories familiar to schoolchildren Gunga Din and The Jungle Story. Certainly, Kipling is a friendlier name than Rudyard these days, complete with cute short form Kip.
  18. Starling

    • Origin:

      animal name

    • Description:

      Easy to pronounce and with good nickname potential, this bird name is given to a handful of boys and girls each year in the US
  19. Trig

    • Origin:

      Norse

    • Meaning:

      "true"

    • Description:

      The name of Sarah Palin's youngest son might also be good for the child of a mathematician. Trig Palin's middle name is Paxson, after a popular snowmobiling area in Alaska.
  20. Aang

    • Origin:

      Chinese fictional name

    • Meaning:

      "peaceful soaring"

    • Description:

      The name of the main protagonist of Avatar: The Last Airbender was coined for the movie from Chinese characters meaning "peaceful" and "rise; raise". Aang is also used as a given name in Indonesia, where it derives from akang — a word used to refer to one’s elder brother or one of his peers.