German - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name German \ge(r)-man\ is a variant of Germain.

The baby name German sounds like Garman, Germin, Germayn, Germano, Germane, Gorman and Jerman. Other similar baby names are Herman, Arman, Karman, Carman, Erman, Fermin, Furman, Garrman, Garmon, Garmin, Garmen, Garmann, Geron, Jermane, Jermain, Germayne, Germanus, Germaine, Gerson, Gilman, Girvan, Harman, Hermon, Hermann, Jarman, Jeran, Jermyn, Jermin, Norman, Orman and Sherman.

German is a common male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name German. Click here to compare German with related baby names.