German Boy Names with Meanings and Origins

German boy names carry a distinct consonant structure and strong meanings. Many have crossed into wider English use (Max, Felix, Otto, Kurt), while others retain a firmly German character. This guide gathers the most loved German boy names with meanings.

German boys' names often build on compound elements: 'Fried-' for peace, 'Bern-' for bear, 'Rich-' for power. The meaning is usually clear once you know the components.