German baby names with meanings
German names are strong and dependable — names like Friedrich, Amelie, Heinrich and Lina carry a solid, no-nonsense charm. This page collects 110 German names — 63 for boys, 47 for girls and 0 for unisex — with every meaning and gender shown at a glance, so you can shortlist the ones that speak to you.
Among the most popular German boy names are Daniel, Leo, Alexander, Adalbert, while top girl picks include Emma, Charlotte, Adelheid, Annika. Names are ordered by popularity rank, with classics and rising favourites mixed together.
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Popular German names
The most popular German names first, with meaning, origin and gender for easy comparison.
| Name | Meaning | Origin | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma | Whole, universal | German | girl |
| Daniel | God is my judge | German | boy |
| Charlotte | Strong, free man | German | girl |
| Leo | Lion | German | boy |
| Alexander | Defender of men | German | boy |
| Adalbert | Noble and bright | German | boy |
| Albert | Noble and bright | German | boy |
| Balthasar | Baal protects the king | German | boy |
| Bruno | Brown, shield | German | boy |
| Erik | Ever ruler | German | boy |
| Friedrich | Peaceful ruler | German | boy |
| Gunter | War, battle | German | boy |
| Hans | God is gracious | German | boy |
| Klaus | Victory of the people | German | boy |
| Ludwig | Famous warrior | German | boy |
| Maximilian | Greatest | German | boy |
| Otto | Wealth, fortune | German | boy |
| Wilhelm | Resolute protector | German | boy |
| Wolfgang | Path of the wolf | German | boy |
| Adelheid | Noble kind | German | girl |
| Annika | Grace, sweet face | German | girl |
| Brunhilde | Armored battle maiden | German | girl |
| Elsa | God is my oath | German | girl |
| Greta | Pearl | German | girl |
| Gretchen | Pearl | German | girl |
| Heidi | Noble, kind | German | girl |
| Helga | Holy, blessed | German | girl |
| Hildegard | Battle guard | German | girl |
| Ingrid | Beautiful, beloved | German | girl |
| Adrian | From Hadria, dark one | German | boy |
| Andreas | Manly, brave | German | boy |
| Anton | Priceless, praiseworthy | German | boy |
| Arne | Eagle ruler | German | boy |
| Benedikt | Blessed | German | boy |
| Bernhard | Brave as a bear | German | boy |
| Carl | Strong, free man | German | boy |
| Christian | Follower of Christ | German | boy |
| Christoph | Bearer of Christ | German | boy |
| Clemens | Merciful, gentle | German | boy |
| Dieter | Army of the people | German | boy |
| Emil | Rival, eager | German | boy |
| Ernst | Earnest, serious | German | boy |
| Felix | Lucky, happy | German | boy |
| Florian | Flowering, blooming | German | boy |
| Franz | Free one, from France | German | boy |
| Georg | Farmer, earthworker | German | boy |
| Gerhard | Spear brave | German | boy |
| Gottfried | God's peace | German | boy |
| Heinrich | Home ruler | German | boy |
| Helmut | Helmet, brave protector | German | boy |
| Hermann | Army man, warrior | German | boy |
| Jakob | Supplanter | German | boy |
| Jan | God is gracious | German | boy |
| Jonas | Dove | German | boy |
| Jorg | Farmer, earthworker | German | boy |
| Karl | Strong, free man | German | boy |
| Konrad | Bold counsel | German | boy |
| Leander | Lion of a man | German | boy |
| Leon | Lion | German | boy |
| Lucas | Bringer of light | German | boy |
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German baby names FAQ
What are popular German baby boy names?
Popular German boy names include Daniel, Leo, Alexander, Adalbert. There are 63 German boy names in our collection, each with its meaning and origin shown in the table below.
What are popular German baby girl names?
Popular German girl names include Emma, Charlotte, Adelheid, Annika. You will find 47 German girl names in the list below, sorted by popularity with meanings included.
What does German origin mean in baby names?
German names are strong and dependable — names like Friedrich, Amelie, Heinrich and Lina carry a solid, no-nonsense charm.