German

Meaning of German

From Germany; brother

German has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of German

After ranking as high as #664 in 2001, German has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named German

• German Titov
  Soviet cosmonaut, second human
• German Gref
  Russian politician, businessman
• German Popov
  Russian film director
• German Zobel
  Uruguayan sprinter
• German Denis
  Argentine footballer

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Questions about the name German

What does the name German mean?

German means from germany; brother, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is German a boy's or a girl's name?

German is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name German?

German did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was German most popular?

German peaked at #664 in 2001.