German
her-MAHN; GYEHR-man
Spanish and Russian variation of Herman, German
"warrior"
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Updated Thu Mar 12 2026
German Origin and Meaning
Variation of Germain
- German Rank in US Top 1000
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# 944 in the US
German Rank in US Top 1000
# 3132 on Nameberry
German Rank in Nameberry Top 1000
Popularity of the name German
Famous People Named German
- Germán Alejandro Garmendia Aranis aka HolaSoyGermánChilean YouTuber
- Germán FigueroaPuerto Rican wrestler
- Germán Adrián Ramón BurgosArgentine footballer
- Germán Genaro Cipriano Gómez Valdés aka TinTin, Mexican actor and singer
- Germán Vargas Lleras10th Vice President of Colombia
- Germán QuirogaMexican racing driver
- Germán Luján LauroArgentine track athlete
- Germán Gustavo DenisArgentine footballer
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