Top 100 Modern German Baby Boy Names with Meanings
Choosing a name for your baby boy is a special journey. In German tradition, names hold deep significance, often reflecting values, virtues, or aspects of nature. Whether you're looking for a name with a modern twist or one rooted in ancient German culture, we've curated a list of the top 100 modern German baby boy names, each with its unique meaning.
Discover names that are not only trending but also embody timeless meanings. From names that signify strength and courage to those representing wisdom and spirituality, this collection offers a variety of choices for your little one.Here are just a few examples:
- Aadolf-Form of Adolf, Distinguished
- Babor-Lion
- Caden-Barrel, Fighter
- Daanish-Clever, Knowledge, Wisdom
- Eadmund-Wealthy Protector, Happy Defender
- Faber-Bean Grower
- Gabi-God is My Strength, Hero of God
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Genger | Numerology |
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| Aadolf | Form of Adolf, Distinguished | Boy | 3 | |
| Aage | Carves the Stones, Stone-field | Boy | 5 | |
| Aala | Supreme, Exalted, High in Status | Boy | 6 | |
| Aalvin | Noble Friend | Boy | 5 | |
| Babor | Lion | Boy | 2 | |
| Babur | Joy | Boy | 8 | |
| Bach | Stream | Boy | 5 | |
| Baden | Surname, Bather | Boy | 8 | |
| Caden | Barrel, Fighter | Boy | 9 | |
| Caesar | Head Full of Hair, Form of Cesar | Boy | 2 | |
| Cahit | Hard Working | Boy | 5 | |
| Cai | Arthur's Brother, Fearless of .... | Boy | 4 | |
| Daanish | Clever, Knowledge, Wisdom | Boy | 2 | |
| Dabbs | Warm | Boy | 1 | |
| Daeg | Black-haired | Boy | 8 | |
| Dag | Day, Brightness | Boy | 3 | |
| Eadmund | Wealthy Protector, Happy Defender | Boy | 8 | |
| Eanraig | Ruler of the House | Boy | 1 | |
| Earl | Nobleman, Chief, Leader, Warrior | Boy | 9 | |
| Earn | Gain | Boy | 2 | |
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| Faber | Bean Grower | Boy | 5 | |
| Fabian | Bean Grower, Grower of Beans | Boy | 6 | |
| Fabiano | Bean Farmer, One who Grows Beans | Boy | 3 | |
| Fabius | Bean Farmer, A Bean | Boy | 4 | |
| Gabi | God is My Strength, Hero of God | Boy | 1 | |
| Gabor | God's Bravest Man, God is My .... | Boy | 7 | |
| Gabriel | Christian, God is My Strength | Boy | 9 | |
| Gabriele | God is My Strength | Boy | 5 | |
| Haakon | High-born, Of the Highest Race | Boy | 5 | |
| Hab | Rock | Boy | 2 | |
| Habbie | Love | Boy | 9 | |
| Habel | Battle Sword | Boy | 1 | |
| Ian | God is Merciful / Gracious | Boy | 6 | |
| Ib | God is Perfection, Baal's Pledge, .... | Boy | 2 | |
| Ibrahim | My Father is Exalted | Boy | 6 | |
| Ibsen | Archer's Son | Boy | 4 | |
| Jaakko | Supplanter, Representative | Boy | 4 | |
| Jaan | Life, Soul, God is Gracious | Boy | 8 | |
| Jabbar | Peasant, All Powerful, Mighty | Boy | 7 | |
| Jacek | Hyacinth Flower | Boy | 3 | |
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| Kaarle | Strong and Masculine, Free Man | Boy | 3 | |
| Kaarlo | Free Man, Strong and Masculine | Boy | 4 | |
| Kabul | Fulfilled Wish, Prayer | Boy | 2 | |
| Kaden | Fighter, Companion | Boy | 8 | |
| Laci | Rules with Glory | Boy | 7 | |
| Lada | The Goddess of Harmony, Merriment | Boy | 9 | |
| Ladislaus | Rules with Glory | Boy | 8 | |
| Lado | God of Marriage, Mirth | Boy | 5 | |
| Maan | Heart, Mind, Lecturer, Respect | Boy | 2 | |
| Maarten | Don't Deceive, Of Mars, Like the .... | Boy | 9 | |
| Maaz | Wooden | Boy | 5 | |
| Macon | To Make | Boy | 1 | |
| Nab | Abbot | Boy | 8 | |
| Nabi | Prophet | Boy | 8 | |
| Nabor | The Prophet's Light | Boy | 5 | |
| Nadir | Beloved, Uncommon, Pinnacle | Boy | 1 | |
| Oates | Son of Otto, Variant of Odo | Boy | 6 | |
| Oates | Variant of Odo: Wealth. | Boy | 6 | |
| Obed | A Servant, Workman | Boy | 8 | |
| Oberon | Noble and bear-like. In a Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare altered the spelling of Auberon (King of the fairies) to Oberon. | Boy | 6 | |
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| Paavo | Tiny, Petite, Little, Small | Boy | 1 | |
| Pablo | Tiny, Petite, Little | Boy | 1 | |
| Pacey | From Pacy in France, Passover | Boy | 5 | |
| Paco | Frenchman, From France, Free | Boy | 8 | |
| Qasim | Divider, One who Divides | Boy | 5 | |
| Qawi | Strong, Powerful, Firm, Mighty | Boy | 5 | |
| Quasim | Old Generation, Judge | Boy | 8 | |
| Quentin | Loyalty, The Fifth | Boy | 1 | |
| Rab | Diminutive of Robert: Famed, bright, shining. An all-time favorite boys' name since the Middle Ages. Famous Bearers: Scottish national hero Robert the Bruce and novelist Robert Ludlum. | Boy | 3 | |
| Rab | Brilliant / Bright Fame, God | Boy | 3 | |
| Raban | Raven | Boy | 9 | |
| Rabbie | Brilliant / Bright Fame, Famous | Boy | 1 | |
| Sabah | Good, Dawn, Morning | Boy | 4 | |
| Sabastian | From Sebaste, Revered | Boy | 5 | |
| Sabri | Patient, Perseverant | Boy | 4 | |
| Sabur | Patient | Boy | 7 | |
| Taavi | Adored, Beloved | Boy | 8 | |
| Tab | Brilliant | Boy | 5 | |
| Tab | Brilliant, Shining, Drummer | Boy | 5 | |
| Tabb | Brilliant, Shining, Drummer | Boy | 7 | |
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| Ubel | Evil | Boy | 4 | |
| Udo | Power of the Wolf | Boy | 4 | |
| Udolf | Wealthy Wolf, A Prosperous Wolf | Boy | 4 | |
| Udolfo | Wealthy Wolf | Boy | 1 | |
| Vaclav | Czech Form of Wenceslas | Boy | 7 | |
| Vadim | Proving, Arguing, Great Ruler | Boy | 4 | |
| Vae | A Mighty Ruler | Boy | 1 | |
| Vafi | Complete | Boy | 2 | |
| Waclaw | More Glory, Great Fame | Boy | 9 | |
| Wado | Eagle Ruler | Boy | 7 | |
| Waggoner | Waggon Maker, Waggon-builder | Boy | 9 | |
| Wagner | Wagon maker | Boy | 5 | |
| Xander | Splendid, Defender of Mankind | Boy | 3 | |
| Xaver | Owner of the New House | Boy | 7 | |
| Xavier | Bright, Splendid, The Helper | Boy | 7 | |
| Xeno | Strange Voice | Boy | 4 | |
| Yaegar | Hunter | Boy | 3 | |
| Yaeger | Chase, Hunt | Boy | 7 | |
| Yago | Supplanter, Form of Jacob | Boy | 3 | |
| Yahya | God's Gift, Living, Given by God, .... | Boy | 6 | |
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| Zaboor | Chant | Boy | 5 | |
| Zacharia | Jehovah has remembered. | Boy | 4 | |
| Zacharia | The Lord has Remembered | Boy | 4 | |
| Zacharia | God remembers | Boy | 4 | |
