Germain
Germain: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Germain
- A surname transferred from the given name.
- A male given name from French.
Etymology
A patronymic from a medieval given name, identical with the French one; or from an ethnic term for a German.
How popular is Germain?
Since 1880, 42 girls and 992 boys in the U.S. have been named Germain (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5447 in 1966. Its highest rank for boys was #1700 in 1972. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Germain
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Sibling name ideas for Germain
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Germain FAQ
What does the name Germain mean?
A surname transferred from the given name. A male given name from French. A patronymic from a medieval given name, identical with the French one; or from an ethnic term for a German.
What is the origin of the name Germain?
Germain is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Germain?
Since 1880, 42 girls and 992 boys in the U.S. have been named Germain (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5447 in 1966. Its highest rank for boys was #1700 in 1972. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Germain a boy or girl name?
Germain is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 42 girls and 992 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.