German: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: g-ehrm-ahn
Origin: Italy
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: Of the germans

The name "German " has a rich history and cultural significance. Originating from the Latin term "Germanus, " meaning "of the Germans, " it has been used to identify people from Germany since ancient times. In the past, the name was often associated with the Germanic tribes and later became a common surname in Europe. It also reflects the historical and linguistic ties between the Germanic peoples and their contributions to European history and culture.

German Name Popularity Data

chat-overall German is currently #2110 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: German is currently #934 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: German is currently #1093 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: German is currently #484 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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