Good gravy, are there a lot of great boy names starting with G! Take Gabriel, for example–not only was this the name of the angel who announced Jesus’ birth to Mary, but it means “God is my strength,” making it a perfect choice for parents looking for a Christian-inspired name.
We also adore Gaelan, and for obvious reasons: this Greek name means “tranquil” or “One who keeps his mind firm under difficult situations.” Another great strength-inspired moniker is Gerard, which means “Brave and strong as a spear.” Parents-to-be who are looking for a sophisticated name that hearkens back to simpler times should seriously consider this one.
For a more original moniker that’s a play on Giovanni (the Italian variant for John), try Geo. It’s short, simple, and has a double meaning, as geo is the Greek prefix denoting anything related to the Earth.
But for expecting parents who want to give their baby boy a tried-and-true name that starts with G, you can’t go wrong with Gregory. First derived from the Latin Gregorius, it means “watchful and alert,” which are certainly two virtues worth cultivating during the first few years of your baby’s life!
These are just a few of the bunch, though; check out our long list below of boy names starting with G to get some more inspiration for your upcoming bundle of joy.
Gabriel
Meaning: God Is My Strength
Origin: Hebrew
Gabe
Meaning: Short Form Of Gabriel
Origin: English
Gaelan
Meaning: “Tranquil” or “One who keeps his mind firm under difficult situations”
Origin: Greek
Gage
Meaning: Measurer
Origin: English
Gaius
Meaning: Person Of Earth
Origin: Latin
Galen
Meaning: Calm
Origin: Greek
Gan
Meaning: To Be Near
Origin: Vietnamese
Ganix
Meaning: Short Form Of Gabriel
Origin: English
Gardner
Meaning: Gardener
Origin: English
Garin
Meaning: An Ancient City In Armenia
Origin: Armenian
Geet
Meaning: Song
Origin: Indian
Gellert
Meaning: Brave With Spear
Origin: Hungarian
Genaro
Meaning: January
Origin: Italian
Gent
Meaning: Gentleman
Origin: English
Geo
Meaning: Farmer Or Location
Origin: American
Geoff
Meaning: God Peace
Origin: English
Georgino
Meaning: Farmer
Origin: Italian
Geraldo
Meaning: Spear Rule
Origin: Spanish
Gerard
Meaning: “Brave and strong as a spear”
Origin: English
Gerardo
Meaning: Spear Brave
Origin: Spanish
Gerasim
Meaning: Elder
Origin: Russian
Gerhard
Meaning: Brave Spearman
Origin: German
German
Meaning: From Germany
Origin: English
Geronimo
Meaning: Holy Name
Origin: Italian
Gershon
Meaning: Exile
Origin: Hebrew
Ghalib
Meaning: Conqueror, Victorious
Origin: Arabic
Ghayth
Meaning: Rain
Origin: Arabic
Giacomo
Meaning: Supplanter
Origin: Italian
Giang
Meaning: River
Origin: Vietnamese
Gibson
Meaning: Son Of Gilbert
Origin: English
Gift
Meaning: Present, Offering
Origin: English
Gil
Meaning: Joy
Origin: Hebrew
Gino
Meaning: Farmer
Origin: Italian
Gerry
Meaning: Diminutive Form Of Gerald
Origin: German
Gervais
Meaning: Spearman
Origin: French
Gerwin
Meaning: Spear, Friend
Origin: Polish
Ghaith
Meaning: Rain
Origin: Arabic
Ghassan
Meaning: Prime, Vigour
Origin: Arabic
Ghazi
Meaning: Hero, Commander
Origin: Arabic
Gian
Meaning: God Is Gracious
Origin: Italian
Gideon
Meaning: Woodsman
Origin: Hebrew
Giichi
Meaning: Ceremony, One, Justice
Origin: Japanese
Gintas
Meaning: Protector Of The People
Origin: Lithuanian
Glass
Meaning: Glass Blower
Origin: English
Gleb
Meaning: To Send To Protection
Origin: Russion
Glen
Meaning: From The Wooded Valley
Origin: Scottish
Glyn
Meaning: Valley
Origin: Welsh
Godfrey
Meaning: God Peace
Origin: English
Govert
Meaning: God Peace
Origin: Dutch
Gregg
Meaning: Vigilant, Watchful
Origin: Greek
Gregory
Meaning: “Watchful and alert”
Origin: Greek
