German
JER-mun
Popularity
#1652
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Latin
Total Births
10,181
Peak Year
#304 in 1991
First Recorded
1882
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
German is a Latin name meaning 'from Germany' or 'brother'. It was originally used to denote people from Germanic tribes.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
German Titov
Soviet cosmonaut, second person in space
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