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157+ Best Boys Names Beginning with G

25 Oct 2023 43

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Do you have a baby on the way and fancy a great, gorgeous name starting with the letter G?

People have a number of reasons for wanting their baby's name to start with a particular letter, which can make it all the more special. Maybe you have other children whose names start with G, and you'd like your next one's name to follow suit, you have a family baby name tradition, or you just like the sound.

Whatever your reason, we hope you find that special baby name for your baby boy in this list; from posh names to traditional names to names you may never have even heard of, take a look at this fantastic selection of baby boy names that all begin with the same letter!

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157+ Best Boys Names Beginning with G

143) Goddard (Old English origin): Divinely strong or brave.

56) Giacobbe (Italian origin): An Italian variation of Jacob (which means held by the heel).

8) Gideon (Hebrew origin): Feller of trees.

Gemini, Meaning: twins Origin: Latin ~ View Detail

24) Gadisa(Ethiopian origin): Shade.

138) Glendon (Gaelic origin): From the fortress in the glen.

46) Gayle (Hebrew origin): A father's joy.

Monico, Meaning: advisor Origin: Male variation of Monica, Latin ~ View Detail

63) Giordano (Italian origin): Flowing down in the River Jordan.

72) Goel (Hebrew origin): To regain or redeem.

69) Givon (Arabic origin): Hill, heights.

Fidelis, Origin: Latin

1) Gabriel (Hebrew origin): God is my strength.

130) Giles (Greek origin): A young goat.

144) Godric (Old English origin): Good ruler.

12) Gregory (Greek origin): Watchful, vigilant

133) Gilford (Old English origin): By the ford.

82) Grande (Portuguese origin): Grand.

136) Girvin (Irish origin): Little or rough.

64) Giovanni (Italian origin): God is gracious.

54) Ghassan (Arabic origin): In the prime of youth.

5) George (Greek origin): Farmer.

40) Garshah (Persian origin): King of the mountain.

139) Glenn (Celtic origin): From the valley.

107) Grover (English origin): Lives close to a grove of trees.

75) Gorman (Teutonic origin): One with blue eyes.

150) Gresham (Old English origin): From the grassy homestead; from the grazing land.

86) Griswold (Teutonic origin): From the grey forest.

68) Giustino (Italian origin): Just or righteous. Giustino is an Italian variation of Justin.

153) Grindal (Old English origin): From the green valley.

125) Gaspar (Persian origin): He who guards the treasure.

114) Gahiji (Egyptian origin): A hunter.

57) Giacomo (Italian origin): The supplanter.

26) Gahbed (Persian origin): Treasurer or banker.

137) Gladwin (Old English origin): A bright friend or a kind friend.

60) Gili (Hebrew origin): Happiness.

117) Galeun (English origin): From the town on the high ground.

152) Griffin (Welsh origin): Strong in faith, or a powerful lord.

Dalmazio, Meaning: from Dalmatia Origin: Latin

10) Gordon (Scottish origin): Great hill.

127) Gavril (Russian origin): Man of God.

30) Galip (Turkish origin): Winner, overcomer.

23) Gadi (Arabic origin): My gift, or my present.

28) Gairim (Persian origin): Singing in praise.

7) Gerard (German origin): Brave with a spear.

9) Godfrey (Teutonic origin): God's peace.

November, Meaning: month name Origin: English word name

Sergeant, Meaning: to serve Origin: Latin

49) Gerik (Polish origin): A prosperous spearman.

98) Gurkan (Turkish origin): Gurko, usually a surname.

38) Gaomant (Persian origin): Rich in use.

53) Ghaiss (Urdu origin): Showers.

121) Garrett (English origin): Gerald rules by the spear.

80) Govert (Dutch origin): Peace that is heavenly.

55) Gi (Korean origin): The brave one.

91) Guido (Italian origin): From the wood, or the wide one.

79) Gotzon (Greek and German origins): An angel; a messenger of God.

16) Gerry (English origin): A spear warrior.

122) Garrison (English origin): Spear-fortified town.

78) Gottfried (German origin): Divinely peaceful.

118) Galileo (Italian and Celtic origins): A male bird.

2) Gavin (Scottish & English origins): White hawk.

65) Girra (Australian Aboriginal origin): A creek or tree.

Sarto, Meaning: mender Origin: Latin

112) Gadiel (Arabic origin): God is my wealth.

146) Gorran (Cornish origin): A hero.

27) Gaillard (French origin): High-spirited.

148) Grantham (Old English origin): From a big meadow.

43) Gaston (French origin): A man from the province Gascony.

156) Gwesyn (Welsh origin): Little friend.

151) Gribbon (Irish origin): Son of the robin bird keeper.

47) Gelar (Australian Aboriginal origin): A brother.

14) Galton (English origin): Steep, wooded land.

119) Gallagher (Irish origin): Eager helper.

Gardener, Meaning: keeper of the garden Origin: English

74) Gomer (Hebrew origin) Complete or good and famous, in English. The name Gomer also has a Spanish origin, where it means 'a man'.

96) Guntur (Indonesian origin): Thunder.

17) Grant (Scottish origin): Great.

99) Gus (Old Norse origin): The staff of the Goths.

103) Gympie (Australian origin): The name of an Australian town in Queensland.

33) Ganan (Australian Aboriginal origin): From the west.

13) Gael (Irish origin): Stranger.

104) Gyula (Hungarian origin): Youthful.

131) Gibson (Old English origin): Trusted, or son of Gilbert.

128) Geordi (Greek origin): Hill near meadows.

25) Gaelan (Greek origin): Tranquil.

Balbo, Meaning: mutterer Origin: Latin

73) Goliath (Hebrew origin): Revealing; a giant.

85) Grisha (Russian origin): Watchful. A Russian and Greek variation of Gregory.

120) Gamal (Arabic origin): Camel, or handsome in the Egyptian origin.

42) Garuda (Hindi origin): The god who carried Vishnu.

22) Gace (French origin): Pledge.

66) Giulio (Italian and Latin origins): One who is youthful. An Italian variation of Jules.

Paine, Meaning: villager, country-dweller Origin: Latin

59) Gilby (Norse origin): A pledge.

20) Gaagii (Native American origin): Raven.

76) Goro (Japanese origin): The fifth child.

61) Gillet (French origin): Trusted, or little Gilbert.

95) Gunnar (Teutonic origin): Bold warrior.

41) Garton (Old Norse origin): A dweller at the fenced farm.

50) Gerome (Greek origin): A sacred or holy name.

106) Gower (Welsh origin): Pure.

157) Gwyn (Welsh origin): White, blessed or fair.

58) Gianni (Italian origin): God is gracious. An Italian variation of John.

109) Gulliver (Irish origin): Glutton.

100) Gustav (Old Norse origin): The lord's cane.

77) Goten (Japanese origin): A palace, or court.

124) Garwood (Old English origin): From the fir trees.

Quirino, Meaning: a spearman, a warrior Origin: Latin

158) Gwynfor (Welsh origin): From the fair place.

90) Gualtiero (Italian origin): Powerful. Gualtiero is an Italian variation of Walter.

Pompey, Meaning: five Origin: Latin

71) Glanville (Old French origin): From the estate of oak trees.

3) Gareth (Welsh origin): Gentle, brave and modest.

51) Gerzson (Hungarian origin): Stranger.

123) Garth (Old Norse origin): Someone who lived or worked near a garden.

Argento, Meaning: silvery Origin: Latin

44) Gbadebo (Nigerian origin): Born with the crown.

154) Gryffyn (Welsh origin): A mythological beast.

113) Gair (Scottish origin): Small one.

155) Guire (Irish origin): Beige colour.

Tullio, Origin: Modern form of Roman Tullius, meaning unknown

83) Granville (Old French origin): Large village.

93) Guillaume (French origin): A strong and resolute protector.

141) Glenton (Scottish origin): From the valley town.

145) Godwin (Old English origin): The son of the golden one.

108) Guido (Italian origin): Guide or leader.

94) Gulzar (Arabic origin): Flowering.

111) Gable (French origin): A man of God.

102) Gye (Teutonic origin): From the wood, or the wide one.

116) Galen (Gaelic origin): Tranquil.

52) Ghadeer (Urdu origin): Lake.

48) Gemini(Greek and Latin origins): Twins, as well as the name of a Zodiac sign.

89) Gudina (Ethiopian origin): Growth or advancement.

140) Glenrowan (Gaelic origin): From the valley of the rowan tree.

135) Gilroy (Gaelic origin): Son of the red-haired man.

84) Gratian (Latin origin): Pleasing or thankful.

31) Gallard (Old French origin): Lively.

Fortney, Meaning: strong one Origin: Latin

62) Gino (Italian origin): One who is noble. Alternatively, Gino can also be a nickname.

32) Gamba (Zimbabwean origin): Warrior.

15) Genesis (Hebrew origin): Origin.

45) Gbemisola (Nigerian origin): Carry me into wealth.

37) Ganymede (Greek origin): A mythological youth.

19) Gunther (German origin): Warrior.

36) Ganizani(Southern African Origin): To think.

92) Guidon (Polish origin): Life.

132) Gilchrist (Gaelic origin): A servant of Christ.

142) Glyn (Gaelic origin): From the valley, or from the glen.

70) Gjosta (Swedish origin): God's staff.

Proctor, Meaning: official, administrator Origin: Latin

Morrie, Origin: Latin, diminutive of Maurice

97) Gurion (Hebrew origin): The place of God, or one of strength like a lion.

11) Graham (Scottish origin): From the grey home.

81) Gozol (Hebrew origin): A soaring bird.

35) Ganesh (Hindi origin): Lord of the dwarves.

67) Giuseppe (Italian origin): God shall add. An Italian variation of Joseph.

18) Grayson (English origin): Son of Gregory, or son of the grey family.

6) Gerald (German origin): Rules by the spear.

134) Gilmer (Scottish Gaelic origin): A servant of the Virgin Mary.

149) Grantley (Old English and French origins): From the grand meadow.

105) Gage (French origin): A pledge or oath.

126) Gautier (French origin): A mighty ruler.

34) Gandolf (Teutonic origin): The progress of the wolf.

129) Gifford (English origin): Brave.

101) Guy (French origin): Guide, or life in Latin.

88) Grunde (Norwegian origin): From the deep of the valley, or thoughtful.

115) Gaius (Latin origin): To rejoice.

29) Galeno (Spanish origin): Little bright one.

147) Grady (Irish Gaelic origin): Noble.

4) Geoff (Teutonic origin): Divinely peaceful.

39) Gargar (Persian origin): Artisan.

110) Gunthrie (Gaelic origin): Windy place.

Columbo, Meaning: dove Origin: Latin

21) Gabai (Hebrew origin): Delight, adornment.

87) Grosvenor (Old French origin): A great huntsman.