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230+ Boy Names Starting With G (Retro & Modern Choices)

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Overview

Several boy names starting with G have wonderful meanings (e.g., “Godfrey” means “peace of God”). Others have links to powerful and inspiring people (e.g., “George” after George Washington and several King Georges).

Aside from these popular baby boy names, we also share 230+ other choices starting with G for your little one below, including modern, classic, trending, exotic, and inspiring baby names.

 

Boy Names Starting With G (Arranged By Inspiration & Category)

  1. Gabriel (Hebrew) – Biblical name that means “God is my strong man,” coming from “Gavri’el”; also an angel name after the archangel who delivers messages for God
  2. George (Greek boy name) – “Earthworker” or “farmer”; popular royal and prince name
  3. Galen (Greek) – “Calm”
  4. Graham (Scottish and Old English) – “Gravelly homestead” 
  5. Grant (English, Norman French, and Scottish) – “Great” or “large”

 

Beautiful Boy Names Starting With G

  1. Giuseppe (Italian name) – “God will add”; variant of “Joseph”
  2. Gregor (Greek name) – “Watchful” or “alert”
  3. Guang (Chinese boy name) – Name that means “light” (bright light)

 

Biblical Boy Names Starting With G

  1. Gaius (Roman and ancient Greek name) – “To rejoice”; among the Apostle Paul’s traveling companions in the Bible
  2. Gamaliel (Hebrew) – “My reward is God”; the Apostle Paul’s law teacher
  3. Genesis (Hebrew and Greek gender-neutral name) – “Birth” or “origin”; the first book in the Bible
  4. Gideon (Hebrew) – “Someone who cuts down” or “having a stump for a hand”; leader who followed God’s instructions for the Israelites to win against the superior Midianite forces
  5. Gomer (Hebrew and Old English androgynous name) – “Complete”; considered a biblical girl name but more commonly used in modern times as a baby boy name

 

Tough & Powerful Boy Names Starting With G

  1. Garret (German) – “Rule of the spear”
  2. Gary (German) – “Spear”
  3. Gerald (German) – “Rule of the spear”
  4. Gerard (German) – “Spear,” “hardy,” or “brave”
  5. Gerben (German) – “Spear” or a nature name meaning “bear”
  6. Gerek (Polish name) – “Ruling by spear”; variant of “Gerald”
  7. Gimli (Old Norse) – Name that means “fire” as a variant of “Gimm”; heroic dwarf in “The Lord of the Rings
  8. Goku (Japanese boy name) – “Aware of emptiness”; also an anime name after a powerful character in “Dragon Ball Z
  9. Gudbrand (Old Norse and Norwegian name) – “Weapon of the gods” or “sword of God”
  10. Gunner (Scandinavian) – “War” or “warrior”; variant of “Gunnar
  11. Gunther (German) – “Army,” “war,” or “warrior” 

 

Legendary & Mythological Boy Names Starting With G

  1. Gandalf (Old Norse) – Elf boy name meaning “wand elf”; powerful wizard in “The Lord of the Rings
  2. Ganesh (Indian and Sanskrit) – “Lord of hordes”; Hindu god of wisdom and good luck
  3. Gareth (Welsh) – “Gentle”; one of the Knights of the Round Table in Arthurian legend
  4. Gawain (Scottish and Welsh) – “White falcon” or “little falcon”; also among the Knights of the Round Table
  5. Glaucus (Greek name) – “Greyish blue”; minor Greek god of the sea who was a mortal fisherman turned into a sea god after eating a magical herb
  6. Griffin (Latin and Old Welsh) – “Prince,” “lord,” or “strong”; a mythical creature with eagle wings and a lion body

 

What Are Rare Names Starting With G?

  1. Garlin (Old English boy name) – “Land of the spear”
  2. Gervase (English and Latin) – “Spear” or “with honor”
  3. Grayson (English) – “Son of the steward” or “son of a gray-haired man”

 

What Are The Rarest Boy Names?

  1. Goyathlay (Apache – Native American) – “One who yawns”; a brave Apache leader
  2. Graeme (British and Scottish) – “Gray homestead” or “gravel area”; variant of “Graham
  3. György (Greek) – “Farmer”

 

Uncommon & Unique Boy Names Starting With G

  1. Gavrel (Yiddish and Russian boy name) – “God is my strength” as a variant of “Gabriel” or “worships God”
  2. Gocha (Georgian) – “Old man” 
  3. Godwin (Anglo-Saxon and British) – “Friend of God”
  4. Gorden (Old English and Gaelic) – “Large fortification”

 

Cool & Modern Boy Names Starting With G

  1. Garnet (Middle English) – “Dark red gemstone”
  2. Goddard (English and French boy name) – “Good,” “hardy,” or “brave” 
  3. Graeme (British and Scottish) – “Gray homestead” or “gravel area”; variant of “Graham

 

Retro & Classic Boy Names Starting With G

  1. Gaius (Ancient Roman) – “To rejoice”
  2. Galileo (Italian) – “Of Galilee (biblical place name)”
  3. Garland (Old English) – “Triangle land”
  4. Gladwin (Old English) – “Bright friend”
  5. Gilbert (Norman and German boy name) – “Bright pledge”
  6. Giovanni (Italian boy name) – “God is gracious”; variant of “John”
  7. Godfrey (German name) – “Peace of God”
  8. Gresham (Old English) – “Grazing homestead” 
  9. Griffith (English and Welsh) – “Strong chief”

 

Adorable Boy Names Starting With G

  1. Garfield (Old English) – “Spear field”; also a boy cat name
  2. Gemini (Latin unisex name) – “Twins
  3. Gilroy (Irish boy name) – “Son of the red-haired servant” or “son of the king’s servant”

 

Nature-Inspired Boy Names Starting With G

  1. Gaagii (Native American) – “Raven” 
  2. Garrick (English) – “Oak tree grove”
  3. Gavin (Welsh and Scottish) – “White hawk”
  4. Gela (Georgian) – “Wolf”
  5. Glyn (Welsh) – “Valley”
  6. Grover (Old English) – “Grove of trees”
  7. Gurgen (Persian) – “Wolf”
  8. Gyles (English, Greek, and Old French) – “Young goat”

 

Exotic G Boy Names From Around The World

Spanish Boy Names That Start With G

  1. Geraldo (Spanish) – “Spear rule”
  2. Gerardo (Spanish) – “Spear brave”
  3. Ginés (Spanish) – “Genesis” or “beginning”
  4. Gonzalo (Spanish) – “Saved from battle”
  5. Guillermo (Spanish) – “With gilded helmet” or “will helmet”
  6. Gutierre (Spanish) – “Ruler of the army”

 

Greek Boy Names Starting With G

  1. Gerasimos (Greek) – “Honor” or “gift”
  2. Giannis (Greek) – “God is gracious”
  3. Glaucus (Greek) – “Bluish gray” 

 

Irish Boy Names Starting With G

  1. Ganan (Irish) – “White” or “fair”
  2. Garbhán (Old Irish) – “Little rough one” 
  3. Gobán (Irish) – “Smith” 
  4. Grady (Irish) – “Noble” or “illustrious” 

 

French Boy Names Starting With G

  1. Gaspar (French and Persian) – “Treasurer”
  2. Gaston (French and German) – “Stranger” or “guest”

 

German Boy Names Starting With G

  1. Geoffrey (German) – “Peace,” “foreign,” or “territory”
  2. Giffard (German) – “Gift,” “hardy,” or “brave”
  3. Gotlieb (German) – “Beloved by God”
  4. Gottschalk (Old High German) – “Servant of God”
  5. Grimwald (German) – “Power,” “leader,” “ruler,” or “mask”

 

Arabic Boy Names Starting With G

  1. Gairim (Arabic) – “Singing in praise”
  2. Ghalib (Arabic) – “Conqueror”
  3. Ghassan (Arabic) – “Youth”

 

Other Exotic Boy Names That Start With G

  1. Gabai (Hebrew) – “Synagogue (Jewish church) attendant”
  2. Gabor (Hungarian) – “God is my strength”; variant of “Gabriel”
  3. Gadisa (Ethiopian – African) – “Shade”
  4. Geert (Dutch) – “Spear,” “brave,” or “hardy”
  5. Geir (Scandinavian and Old Norse) – “Spear”
  6. Genji (Japanese name) – “Two beginnings” or “expert”
  7. Giedrius (Lithuanian) – “Clear” or “serene”
  8. Goran (Slavic) – “Mountain man” 
  9. Goro (Japanese) – “Fifth son”
  10. Granit (Albanian) – “Granite” 
  11. Gronw (Old Welsh) – “Man” 
  12. Gudina (Oromo) – “Growth” or “advancement”
  13. Gustav (Swedish) – “Staff of the gods” 

 

Short Boy Names Starting With G

  1. Gable
  2. Gadi
  3. Gael
  4. Gage
  5. Garth
  6. Gene
  7. Gi
  8. Gray
  9. Greer
  10. Guim

 

Long Boy Names Starting With G

  1. Gallagher
  2. Ganizani
  3. Ganymede
  4. Gedaliah
  5. Giancarlo
  6. Gianluca
  7. Godabert
  8. Graziano
  9. Gregorio
  10. Grosvenor

 

Place-Inspired Boy Names Starting With G

  1. Gabin (ancient Italian city)
  2. Galloway (Scottish region)
  3. Grantham (English town)

 

More Boy Names Starting With G

  1. Gabe
  2. Gabi
  3. Gabinus
  4. Gabir
  5. Gace
  6. Gadiel
  7. Gaelen
  8. Gaeve
  9. Gahbed
  10. Gaillard
  11. Gaines
  12. Galton
  13. Gamal
  14. Gamba
  15. Gannon
  16. Garant
  17. Garnett
  18. Garreth
  19. Garrett
  20. Garrison
  21. Garry
  22. Gates
  23. Gatlin
  24. Gatsby
  25. Gavriel
  26. Gavril
  27. Gawdat
  28. Gaylen
  29. Genadi
  30. Genaro
  31. Geno
  32. Gentry
  33. Genya
  34. Geo
  35. Geoff
  36. Geordie
  37. Georgie
  38. Geraghty
  39. Geralt
  40. Gerhardt
  41. Gerik
  42. German
  43. Gero
  44. Gerrard
  45. Gerry
  46. Gerzson
  47. Getty
  48. Ghislain
  49. Gibson
  50. Gilchrist
  51. Gildo
  52. Giles
  53. Gilfred
  54. Gillespie
  55. Gilli
  56. Gilmore
  57. Gino
  58. Giulio
  59. Gjon
  60. Gladwyn
  61. Glanville
  62. Glen
  63. Glenn
  64. Glennon
  65. Glover
  66. Glynn
  67. Gold
  68. Golden
  69. Goldwyn
  70. Goliath
  71. Golshan
  72. Golzar
  73. Goode
  74. Gopal
  75. Gordon
  76. Gordy
  77. Gorka
  78. Gottfried
  79. Gottlieb
  80. Govind
  81. Goyo
  82. Graf
  83. Grahame
  84. Granville
  85. Grayden
  86. Green
  87. Greg
  88. Gregory
  89. Greig
  90. Grenville
  91. Grey
  92. Greyson
  93. Griff
  94. Griffyth
  95. Grigol
  96. Grisham
  97. Griswold
  98. Grove
  99. Guido
  100. Guilio
  101. Guistino
  102. Gulliver
  103. Gunter
  104. Gurpreet
  105. Gustavo
  106. Guthrie
  107. Guto
  108. Guy
  109. Gwendal
  110. Gwere

 

What Are Some G Names For Boys & Girls?

  1. Gale
  2. Gianni
  3. Gilly
  4. Gry

 

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