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Boy Names Starting with G

Baby boy names beginning with G from every tradition, grouped by faith, each with its meaning and origin.

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162 names · each links to its meaning, origin, pronunciation and history.

Christian names (26)

Gabe — God is my strengthGabriel — God is my strengthGaspar — Treasurer (traditionally explained)Gaston — Of uncertain meaningGenaro — Of January; dedicated to JanusGeoffrey — Usually explained as 'peace'George — Farmer, earth-workerGerard — Brave spear; strong with the spearGerardo — Brave with the spearGerman — Brother; of the same familyGiacomo — Held by the heel; supplanterGilbert — Bright pledgeGilberto — Bright pledgeGiles — Young goat; or goatskin shieldGiovanni — God is graciousGiuseppe — He will addGodfrey — God's peaceGodwin — Friend of GodGonzalo — Battle; second part uncertainGregorio — Watchful, vigilantGregory — Watchful, alertGrzegorz — Watchful, vigilantGuilherme — Resolute protectorGuillaume — Resolute protectorGuillermo — Resolute protectorGustav — Possibly 'staff of the Geats'

Hindu names (31)

Gagan — Sky, heavenGajanand — Elephant-faced one; Lord GaneshaGajendra — King of elephantsGanapati — Lord of the ganas; GaneshaGanesh — Lord of the ganasGaneshkumar — Young GaneshaGangesh — Lord of the Ganga; ShivaGarv — Pride, self-respectGaurang — Fair-bodied; a name of ChaitanyaGaurav — Honour, pride, respectGautam — Of Gotama's line; name of the BuddhaGhanshyam — Dark as a rain cloud; KrishnaGiridhar — Holder of the mountain; KrishnaGiridharan — Holder of the mountain; KrishnaGiriraj — King of mountainsGirish — Lord of the mountain; ShivaGnanavel — Spear of wisdomGokul — Herd of cows; Krishna's villageGopakumar — Cowherd prince; young KrishnaGopal — Protector of cows; KrishnaGopaldas — Servant of Gopal (Krishna)Gopi — Cowherd girl; devotee of KrishnaGopinath — Lord of the gopis; KrishnaGourab — Pride, gloryGovind — Cowherd; protector of the earth; KrishnaGovinda — Protector of cows; KrishnaGowthaman — Of Gautama's line; the Buddha or the sage GautamaGunvant — Virtuous, full of good qualitiesGuruprasad — Blessing of the guruGurusharan — Refuge in the GuruGyan — Knowledge, wisdom

Muslim names (26)

Gasim — One who distributes fairlyGhaffar — The Ever-ForgivingGhaith — Rain that brings reliefGhalib — Victorious, prevailingGhani — Rich, self-sufficientGhareeb — Stranger; rareGhasan — Vigour of youthGhassan — Vigour of youthGhaus — Help, rescuerGhauth — Help, rescuerGhawth — Help, rescuerGhayoor — Protective of honourGhazali — Of al-GhazaliGhazanfar — LionGhazi — WarriorGhulam — Young man; servantGohar — Jewel, pearl; essenceGokhan — Ruler of the skyGorkem — SplendourGuled — Victorious oneGulfaam — Rosy-faced, rose-colouredGulfam — Rosy-faced, rose-colouredGulshan — Flower gardenGulsher — Flower and lionGulzar — Garden of flowersGunawan — Virtuous, useful person

Sikh names (32)

Gagandeep — Lamp of the skyGaganpreet — Love of the skyGobind — Sustainer of the world; GodGulab — RoseGunbir — Brave and virtuousGuneet — Virtuous, full of good qualitiesGuransh — Part of the GuruGurbachan — The Guru's word or promiseGurbaj — The Guru's falconGurbir — The Guru's warrior; brave through the GuruGurcharan — The Guru's feetGurdas — Servant of the GuruGurdeep — Lamp of the GuruGurinder — Lord Guru; the Guru as supremeGurjeet — Victory of the GuruGurjot — Light of the GuruGurmeet — Friend of the GuruGurminder — Guru's temple; abode of the GuruGurmit — Friend of the GuruGurmukh — One facing the Guru; Guru-orientedGurnaam — The Guru's nameGurnam — The Guru's name; the divine NameGurpratap — The Guru's glory or majestyGurpreet — Love of the GuruGursahib — The Guru as masterGursevak — Servant of the GuruGursewak — Servant of the GuruGurshabad — The Guru's wordGursharan — Shelter of the GuruGursimran — Remembering the Guru in meditationGurtej — Radiance of the GuruGurveer — Brave one of the Guru

Jewish names (11)

Gad — Good fortuneGadi — My fortuneGamliel — God is my rewardGavriel — God is my strength; man of GodGefen — Vine, grapevineGershon — Usually linked to 'stranger' or 'exile'Gideon — Hewer; one who cuts downGidon — Hewer, one who cuts downGil — Joy, rejoicingGilad — Gilead; heap of witnessGolan — Golan; often linked to exile

Buddhist names (2)

Gelek — Virtue and goodness; good fortuneGyatso — Ocean

Modern & Classic names (34)

Gael — Generous lord (Breton); a GaelGage — Pledge, oathGalen — Calm, sereneGallagher — Foreign helperGard — Enclosure, farmGareth — Gentle; possibly 'gentleness'Garrett — Spear strength; spear ruleGarrison — Son of Garret; or a fortified postGary — SpearGavin — Possibly 'white hawk'Gene — Well-born, nobleGenki — Energetic, full of lifeGenta — Depends on kanji; e.g. 'source' and 'great'Genzo — Source; third sonGerald — Spear rule; ruler with the spearGibson — Son of Gib (Gilbert)Glen — ValleyGlenn — ValleyGoran — Mountain man; highlanderGordon — Possibly 'great hill'Grady — Noble, illustriousGraeme — Gravelly homesteadGraham — Gravelly homesteadGrant — Great, tallGrayson — Son of the steward (reeve)Greyson — Son of the stewardGriffin — From Gruffudd; also the mythical beastGriffith — Usually explained as 'strong lord'Grover — One who lives by a groveGudmund — God's protectionGulliver — GluttonGunnar — Battle warriorGus — Great, venerable (as Augustus)Gustavo — Staff of the Geats