Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name German Updated January 15, 2026 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: Aden, Felix, Kingston, Deacon, Isaiah, Ajay, Solomon, Aleta, Anja, Edana, Latisha, Athena, Edie, Athalia Names like German: Gurnam, Grian, Garin, Geronimo, Granny, Garima, Goren, Gram, Green, Garren, Gereon, Grimm, Graham, Geranium, Gerianne, Germain, Gerwin, Garron, Grannia, Grainne, Gwern, Graeme, Grina, Garan, Germaine, Garran, Gaerwn 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