Economic and cultural powerhouse Germany is a huge player in world events. Many Americans have German ancestry, and choose to honor their original motherland by opting for a baby name with German roots.
William has long been a top boy name used by American parents; in Germany it’s Wilhelm, with Wil meaning ‘desire’, ‘helm’ meaning ‘helmet’ and altogether standing for ‘strong-willed warrior.’ Liam is a popular abbreviated version. Sebastian and Henry are also popular.
Take a look through these pages for more of the most popular German-origin names being used by American parents these days. If you want to branch out beyond Deutschland, here’s our list of the top 100 names for boys across all cultures. The list of top German names for girls is here.
