Baby Boy Names That Start With G
G carries two personalities: the hard G of Grace, Grant, and Gianna and the soft G of George and Gemma. Hebrew heavyweights like Gabriel share the letter with Latin, Italian, and English vintage picks, so G pages reward browsing past the first few rows. This page narrows the letter to 179 boy names, where American, English and Italian origins run strongest. Gabriel (No. 37) and Grayson (No. 51) are the most popular G boy names in the 2025 U.S. Social Security rankings.
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Baby Boy Names That Start With G List
179 curated ideas with quick meanings or usage notes.
#1
George
Meaning: Farmer, earthworker
Origin: Greek
#2
Gabriel
Meaning: God is my strength
Origin: Hebrew
#3
Grayson
Meaning: Son of the steward
Origin: English
#4
Greyson
Meaning: Son of the steward or gray-haired one
Origin: English
#5
Gurbaaz
Meaning: Guru's falcon or brave one
Origin: Punjabi / Sikh
#6
Georgie
Meaning: Farmer, earthworker
Origin: English / Greek
#7
Giovanni
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Italian
#8
Gurfateh
Meaning: Guru's victory
Origin: Punjabi / Sikh
#9
Gurnawab
Meaning: Guru's noble one
Origin: Punjabi / Sikh
#10
Gus
Meaning: Great, venerable
Origin: Latin / English
#11
Gene
Meaning: Well-born, noble
Origin: Greek / English
#12
Gideon
Meaning: Hewer or one who cuts down
Origin: Hebrew
#13
Gavin
Meaning: White hawk
Origin: Welsh
#14
Gurniwaz
Meaning: Blessed by the Guru
Origin: Punjabi / Sikh
#15
Gruffydd
Meaning: Strong lord
Origin: Welsh
#16
Giorgio
Meaning: Farmer or earthworker
Origin: Italian
#17
Griffin
Meaning: Strong lord or mythical creature
Origin: Welsh
#18
Guy
Meaning: Wood or guide
Origin: Germanic / French
#19
Griff
Meaning: Strong lord
Origin: Welsh
#20
Gael
Meaning: Gaelic person
Origin: Irish
#21
Gurshabad
Meaning: Guru's word
Origin: Punjabi / Sikh
#22
Ghaith
Meaning: Rain, aid
Origin: Arabic
#23
Gray
Meaning: Gray-haired or gray color
Origin: English / Scottish
#24
Gethin
Meaning: Dark or dusky
Origin: Welsh
#25
Gurveer
Meaning: Guru's brave one
Origin: Punjabi / Sikh
#26
Gurniwaaz
Meaning: Blessed by the Guru
Origin: Punjabi / Sikh
#27
Gilbert
Meaning: Bright pledge
Origin: French
#28
Gregory
Meaning: Watchful or alert
Origin: Greek
#29
Gian
Meaning: Knowledge or God is gracious
Origin: Punjabi / Italian / Hebrew
#30
Gio
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Italian / Hebrew
#31
Gurtaj
Meaning: Guru's crown
Origin: Punjabi / Sikh
#32
Georgios
Meaning: Farmer or earthworker
Origin: Greek
#33
Gwilym
Meaning: Resolute protector
Origin: Welsh
#34
Gerard
Meaning: Brave spear
Origin: French
#35
Gino
Meaning: Well-born or noble
Origin: Italian / Germanic
#36
Guto
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Welsh / Hebrew
#37
Gerald
Meaning: Spear ruler
Origin: Germanic
#38
Gianni
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Italian / Hebrew
#39
Gurwaris
Meaning: Guru's heir or successor
Origin: Punjabi / Sikh
#40
Gabriele
Meaning: God is my strength
Origin: Italian
#41
Gareth
Meaning: Gentle or modest
Origin: Welsh
#42
Genesis
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#43
Giuseppe
Meaning: God will add
Origin: Italian
#44
Gurbaaj
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#45
Gurman
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#46
Gursahib
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#47
Great
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#48
Gwydion
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#49
Gabrielius
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#50
Geoffrey
Meaning: Peaceful pledge
Origin: Germanic / English
#51
Garrett
Meaning: Spear strength
Origin: Germanic / English
#52
Grant
Meaning: Great, large
Origin: Scottish
#53
Gary
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#54
Gage
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#55
Gerardo
Meaning: Spear strength
Origin: Spanish / Germanic
#56
Graham
Meaning: Gravelly homestead
Origin: English
#57
Gustavo
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#58
Glenn
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#59
Guillermo
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#60
Grady
Meaning: Noble or illustrious
Origin: Irish
#61
Gilberto
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#62
Gunner
Meaning: Warrior, army, or gunner occupational name
Origin: Old Norse / English
#63
Gordon
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#64
Gunnar
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#65
Glen
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#66
Garret
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#67
Guadalupe
Meaning: Valley of the wolves or river of black stones
Origin: Spanish / Arabic
#68
German
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#69
Giancarlo
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#70
Garrison
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#71
Gonzalo
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#72
Giovani
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#73
Greg
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#74
Giovanny
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#75
Gannon
Meaning: Fair-skinned or son of the fair one
Origin: Irish
#76
Gregorio
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#77
Gavyn
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#78
Garry
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#79
Gaige
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#80
Galen
Meaning: Calm or healer
Origin: Greek
#81
Gauge
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#82
Garett
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#83
Geon-woo
Meaning: strong, healthy, or build Geon plus universe, house, or rain Woo depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#84
Gwang-hyun
Meaning: light, wide, or glory Gwang plus worthy or manifest Hyun depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#85
Gwang-su
Meaning: light, wide, or glory Gwang plus excellent, long-lived, or water Su depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#86
Gun-ho
Meaning: strong, healthy, or build Geon plus greatness or protection Ho depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#87
Gun-min
Meaning: strong, healthy, or build Geon plus clever or people-minded Min depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#88
Gia Bao
Meaning: Family treasure
Origin: Vietnamese
#89
Gia Huy
Meaning: Family brightness or family splendour
Origin: Vietnamese
#90
Giang
Meaning: River
Origin: Vietnamese
#91
Garrick
Meaning: Spear ruler or oak grove
Origin: Germanic / English
#92
Gable
Meaning: Triangular hill or roof feature
Origin: English
#93
Gaius
Meaning: To rejoice
Origin: Latin
#94
Godric
Meaning: God ruler
Origin: Old English
#95
Grover
Meaning: Grove of trees
Origin: English
#96
Guthrie
Meaning: Windy place
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
#97
Gresham
Meaning: Grazing homestead
Origin: English
#98
Graydon
Meaning: Gray hill
Origin: English
#99
Gatlin
Meaning: Surname or place-name origin
Origin: English
#100
Gentry
Meaning: Nobility or high-born people
Origin: English / French
#101
Gibson
Meaning: Son of Gilbert
Origin: English
#102
Giles
Meaning: Young goat or shield bearer
Origin: Greek / Latin
#103
Gilmore
Meaning: Servant of Mary
Origin: Irish / Scottish Gaelic
#104
Gardner
Meaning: Keeper of the garden
Origin: English
#105
Griffith
Meaning: Strong lord or chief
Origin: Welsh
#106
Garland
Meaning: Wreath of flowers
Origin: English / French
#107
Grove
Meaning: Small wood or grove
Origin: English
#108
Graysen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#109
Grey
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#110
Greysen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#111
Gianluca
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#112
Graeme
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#113
Geovanni
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#114
Gerson
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#115
Granger
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#116
Grayden
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#117
Gadiel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#118
Gionni
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#119
Gavriel
Meaning: God is my strength
Origin: Hebrew
#120
Gracen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#121
Genaro
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#122
Gryffin
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#123
Geovanny
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#124
Gabe
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#125
Geno
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#126
Gotham
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#127
Geronimo
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#128
Graeson
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#129
Giovonni
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#130
Gamaliel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#131
Gaven
Meaning: White hawk or little falcon
Origin: Scottish
#132
Graceson
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#133
Geovany
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#134
Geovani
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#135
Giuliano
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#136
Gil
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#137
Gavino
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#138
Gaston
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#139
Gaspar
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#140
Gibran
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#141
Geremiah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#142
Graycen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#143
Griffen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#144
Gaines
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#145
Gabino
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#146
Gustav
Meaning: Staff of the Geats or royal staff
Origin: Germanic
#147
Gautham
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#148
Geremy
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#149
Grahm
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#150
Gohan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#151
Garren
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#152
Ghalib
Meaning: Winner or conqueror
Origin: Arabic
#153
Ghayth
Meaning: Rain after dryness or help
Origin: Arabic
#154
Garth
Meaning: Garden or enclosure
Origin: English
#155
Godwin
Meaning: God friend
Origin: English
#156
Georges
Meaning: Farmer or earthworker
Origin: French
#157
Ghislain
Meaning: Pledge or hostage
Origin: French
#158
Gilles
Meaning: Young goat or shield
Origin: French
#159
Guillaume
Meaning: Resolute protector
Origin: French
#160
Gustave
Meaning: Staff of the Geats or royal staff
Origin: French
#161
Gerhard
Meaning: Brave spear
Origin: Germanic
#162
Gottfried
Meaning: Peace of God
Origin: Germanic
#163
Gunther
Meaning: Warrior or battle army
Origin: Germanic
#164
Galenos
Meaning: Calm
Origin: Greek
#165
Gregorios
Meaning: Watchful or alert
Origin: Greek
#166
Gad
Meaning: Fortune
Origin: Hebrew
#167
Geraint
Meaning: Old man or spear
Origin: Welsh
#168
Glyn
Meaning: Valley
Origin: Welsh
#169
Glyndwr
Meaning: Valley water
Origin: Welsh
#170
Gwyn
Meaning: White, fair, blessed, or holy
Origin: Welsh
#171
Gallus
Meaning: From Gaul or rooster
Origin: Latin
#172
Gratianus
Meaning: Grace or favour
Origin: Latin
#173
Geir
Meaning: Spear
Origin: Scandinavian
#174
Gregor
Meaning: Watchful or alert
Origin: Scottish
#175
Gaetano
Meaning: From Caieta
Origin: Italian
#176
Gennaro
Meaning: January or Janus association
Origin: Italian
#177
Giacomo
Meaning: Supplanter
Origin: Italian
#178
Giulio
Meaning: Youthful or downy-bearded
Origin: Italian
#179
Guido
Meaning: Wood, wide, or guide
Origin: Italian
How To Use This G Baby Names List
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Gender Mix
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Sound And Flow
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Length Mix
Short names
21
Compact names that can pair well with longer surnames or double-barrel middle names.
Examples: Gus, Gene, Guy, Gael, Gray, Gian.
Medium names
121
Balanced names with enough sound to feel complete while still staying easy to say.
Examples: George, Gabriel, Grayson, Greyson, Gurbaaz, Georgie.
Long names
37
Longer names that often bring formal style, rhythm, and nickname options.
Examples: Giovanni, Gurfateh, Gurnawab, Gurniwaz, Gruffydd, Gurshabad.
Common Endings
Ending sounds affect flow with the surname and can make names feel softer, sharper, brighter, or more traditional.
Ends in N
34
Examples: Gideon, Gavin, Griffin, Gethin, Gian, Gurman.
Ends in O
25
Examples: Giorgio, Gio, Gino, Guto, Gerardo, Gustavo.
Ends in E
17
Examples: George, Georgie, Gene, Gabriele, Giuseppe, Gage.
Ends in S
14
Examples: Gus, Georgios, Gurwaris, Genesis, Gabrielius, Gaius.
Popular G Baby Names In U.S. SSA 2025 Data
These are the highest-count G names in the U.S. SSA 2025 baby-name data. Treat this as a U.S. popularity signal, then use the full list above for meanings, origins, and a wider mix of styles.
Boy names
- Gabriel rank #37 - 6,569 births
- Grayson rank #51 - 5,805 births
- Gael rank #86 - 3,860 births
- Graham rank #120 - 2,967 births
- Giovanni rank #123 - 2,939 births
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby name data, 2025. SSA public files include names with at least five births in a year; non-name records are excluded from this editorial summary.
Useful Styles In This List
Popular and familiar
Recognisable names that are useful when you want the shortlist to feel familiar rather than experimental.
Examples: George, Gabriel, Grayson, Greyson, Gurbaaz, Georgie, Giovanni, Gurfateh.
Classic
Longer-lasting names that tend to work beyond one naming trend or birth year.
Examples: George, Gabriel, Georgie, Giovanni, Gus, Gene, Gideon, Giorgio.
Modern
Contemporary-feeling names, shorter forms, and names that fit current baby-name browsing habits.
Examples: Grayson, Greyson, Gray, Gio, Gary, Gage, Gerardo, Gustavo.
Nature
Names connected with plants, seasons, sky, water, animals, landscape, or natural imagery.
Examples: George, Gavin, Giorgio, Ghaith, Georgios, Giang, Grover, Gardner.
Spiritual and meaning-led
Names where meaning, faith tradition, virtue, or symbolic use may matter more than sound alone.
Examples: Gabriel, Gurbaaz, Giovanni, Gurfateh, Gurnawab, Gideon, Gurniwaz, Gurshabad.
Distinctive
Less expected choices that may suit parents looking beyond the most familiar shortlist.
Examples: Grady, Gannon, Galen, Garrick, Gable, Gaius, Godric, Grover.
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