888 Baby Boy Names That Start With G (with Meanings and Popularity)
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Baby boy names that start with G got a high-profile boost back in 2013 with the birth of the future British monarch, Prince George, boosting George into England's Top 10 baby names for boys, now ranking as high as number 2.
In the US, Gabriel recently edged out Grayson to become the top boy name starting with G by just one place. Along with Gabriel, other G-starting names for boys in the US Top 200 include George, Gavin, Giovanni, Gael, and two spellings of Grayson.
In Italy, G-starting Italian versions of many classic names still rank among the Top 50: Gabriele, Giuseppe, Giovanni, Giulio, Giacomo, Gioele, and Giorgio. Gabriel is the Number 1 baby boys' name in France, where G name Gabin also makes the boys' Top 10.
Watch out for other trending G names for boys powering their way up the charts, from Griffin and Gideon to Gus and Grey. G-starting boys' names are also a rich category for adventurous parents looking for a unique name that's ahead of the curve: How about Grover, Gordon, or even Gilbert for your little guy?
Here, our full selection of baby boy names that start with G, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.
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Graham
Scottish
"gravelly homestead"
George
Greek
"farmer"
Gabriel
Hebrew
"God is my strength"
Gideon
Hebrew
"hewer; or, having a stump for a hand"
Griffin
Welsh, variation of Griffith
"strong lord"
Gavin
Celtic
"white hawk"
Gus
Diminutive of Augustus, Angus, Gustave, Augustin, Augusten, Augustine, August
Grayson
English
"the son of the bailiff"
Grant
Scottish from French
"large"
Gilbert
German
"shining pledge"
Garrett
Irish variation of Gerard
"spear strength"
Guy
French
"wood"
Gareth
Welsh
"gentle"
Gael
Breton
"Gaelic"
Galen
Greek
"calm, healer"
Gary
English
"spearman"
Grady
Irish
"noble"
Gordon
Scottish
"great hill"
Giovanni
Italian variation of John
"God is gracious"
Gregory
Greek
"vigilant, a watchman"
