Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name German Updated December 9, 2025 by Jennifer M. German Gender: Male Origin: English Meaning: From Germany ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name German? The name German is primarily a male name of English origin that means From Germany. People who like the name German also like: Isaiah, Kingston, Deacon, Aden, Felix, Ajay, Solomon, Edana, Aleta, Athena, Edie, Anja, Athalia, Latisha Names like German: Grian, Germain, Graham, Geronimo, Garan, Graeme, Grannia, Gurnam, Gwern, Grimm, Gram, Gerwin, Grainne, Goren, Garron, Garran, Garin, Gereon, Germaine, Green, Gerianne, Garima, Granny, Garren, Geranium, Gaerwn, Grina Stats for the Name German German is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts German is currently not ranked in U.S. births