Boy Names That Start With G
G is an underused letter for boys, which is exactly why G names feel special. You get archangel Gabriel, gentle giant Gus, bookish Gideon, dapper George and modern surname favorites like Grayson and Graham. Hard-G names (Grant, Gunnar) sound tough, while soft-G names (Gerald, Gian) feel smoother.
Below are 100+ boy names that start with G, grouped into popular, classic, biblical, Norse and Germanic, unique and international names, with a meaning for every one. For more, see all boy names, boy names that start with H, and girl names that start with G.
Popular boy names starting with G
The G names parents choose most often in the US (SSA data).
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Gabriel | God is my strength | Hebrew |
| Grayson | Son of the steward | English |
| Greyson | Variant spelling of Grayson | English |
| George | Farmer, earth-worker | Greek |
| Grant | Tall, great | Scottish / French |
| Graham | Gravelly homestead | English / Scottish |
| Gavin | White hawk (from Gawain) | Welsh |
| Giovanni | God is gracious | Italian |
| Gael | Gaelic-speaker, or generous | Celtic / Breton |
| Gunner | Warrior (modern spelling of Gunnar) | Norse / English |
| Garrett | Spear rule | Irish / English |
| Griffin | Strong lord; the mythical griffin | Welsh |
| Gage | Pledge, oath | French |
| Genesis | Origin, beginning | Greek |
| Gianni | Short for Giovanni | Italian |
| Gerardo | Brave spear | Spanish / German |
Classic G names for boys
Traditional G names that feel refined and dependable. See also classic boy names.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Gregory | Watchful, alert | Greek |
| Gerald | Spear ruler | German |
| Gordon | Great hill or spacious fort | Scottish |
| Glenn | Valley | Scottish Gaelic |
| Gilbert | Bright pledge | German |
| Geoffrey | Peace of God or of the land | German / French |
| Godfrey | God’s peace | German |
| Gary | Spear | English / German |
| Guy | Guide, or wood | French / German |
| Gene | Well-born (from Eugene) | Greek |
| Garfield | Triangular field | English |
| Grover | Grove of trees | English |
| Gus | Short for Augustus or Gustav | Latin / Swedish |
| Gustav | Staff of the Goths or of God | Swedish |
| Gerard | Brave spear | German |
| Graydon | Grey hill | English |
| Garth | Garden, enclosure | Old Norse / English |
| Gaston | From Gascony | French |
| Gregor | Watchful | Scottish / German |
Biblical G names for boys
Names from the Old and New Testaments. More at biblical boy names.
| Name | Meaning | Bible reference |
|---|---|---|
| Gideon | Hewer, mighty warrior | Judges 6 |
| Gad | Fortune, luck | Genesis 30 |
| Gamaliel | Reward of God | Acts 5 |
| Gershom | Stranger there | Exodus 2 |
| Goliath | Exile (the Philistine giant) | 1 Samuel 17 |
| Gaius | Rejoice | Romans 16 |
| Gilead | Hill of testimony | Genesis 31 |
| Gera | Grain | Genesis 46 |
| Gemariah | Perfected by God | Jeremiah 36 |
| Gehazi | Valley of vision | 2 Kings 4 |
Norse, Germanic and warrior G names
Strong names with Viking or warrior roots. For more, see Viking boy names and strong boy names.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Gunnar | Battle warrior | Old Norse |
| Gorm | Unknown; name of a Danish king | Old Norse |
| Geir | Spear | Old Norse |
| Gisli | Hostage, pledge | Old Norse |
| Guthrie | Windy place or war serpent | Scottish / Norse |
| Gunther | Battle warrior | German |
| Garrick | Spear ruler | English / German |
| Godric | God’s ruler | Old English |
| Gunnlaug | Battle-dedicated | Old Norse |
| Gustaf | Staff of the Geats | Swedish |
| Grim | Masked (an Odin name) | Old Norse |
| Gawain | White hawk (Arthurian knight) | Welsh |
| Galahad | Arthurian knight, perfect and pure | Welsh / Old French |
| Gautr | Goth; a byname of Odin | Old Norse |
Unique and literary G names
Characterful picks that few classmates will share. More at unique boy names and hipster boy names.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Gatsby | From The Great Gatsby; possibly “gap by the farm” | English |
| Gulliver | Glutton (of Gulliver’s Travels fame) | English / French |
| Galen | Calm, healer | Greek |
| Gray | The color gray | English |
| Greer | Watchful (from Gregor) | Scottish |
| Grady | Noble, illustrious | Irish |
| Gaspar | Treasurer; one of the Magi | Persian |
| Gibson | Son of Gilbert | English |
| Gentry | High-born people | English |
| Gable | Triangular roof end | French / English |
| Gatlin | Companion | English |
| Grey | Variant of Gray | English |
| Gaige | Variant of Gage | French |
| Gilroy | Servant of the red-haired one | Irish |
| Garnet | Deep red gemstone | English |
| Goodwin | Good friend | Old English |
| Gresham | Grazing homestead | English |
| Grove | Grove of trees | English |
| Glade | Open space in a forest | English |
| Graeme | Scottish spelling of Graham | Scottish |
G names from around the world
International G names with pronunciation.
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning & origin |
|---|---|---|
| Gio | JEE-oh | Short for Giovanni or Giorgio; Italian |
| Giorgio | JOR-joh | Farmer; Italian form of George |
| Giuseppe | joo-SEP-peh | He will add; Italian form of Joseph |
| Guillermo | gee-YER-moh | Resolute protector; Spanish form of William |
| Gonzalo | gon-THAH-loh | Battle genius; Spanish |
| Gustavo | goos-TAH-voh | Staff of the Goths; Spanish / Portuguese |
| Gaspard | gahs-PAR | Treasurer; French |
| Gautam | GOW-tum | Bright light; Sanskrit (the Buddha’s clan name) |
| Govind | go-VIND | Cow protector (a name of Krishna); Sanskrit |
| Goran | GOR-ahn | Mountain man; South Slavic |
| Grigori | gree-GOR-ee | Watchful; Russian |
| Gyasi | JAH-see | Wonderful; Akan (Ghana) |
| Genji | GEN-jee | Source, beginning (by kanji); Japanese |
| Ghassan | gah-SAHN | Prime of youth; Arabic |
| Gabriele | gah-bree-EH-leh | God is my strength; Italian |
| Gjergj | JERJ | Albanian form of George |
| Gheorghe | GYOR-geh | Romanian form of George |
| Goffredo | gof-FREH-doh | Italian form of Geoffrey |
| Gerhard | GAIR-hart | Brave spear; German |
| Gaurav | GOW-rav | Pride, honor; Sanskrit |
| Gökhan | gurk-HAHN | Sky khan; Turkish |
| Gennaro | jen-NAH-roh | Of January; Italian |
| Guilherme | gee-LYAIR-meh | Resolute protector; Portuguese |
| Gyula | DYOO-lah | Hungarian name linked to an old title and to Julius |
Tips for choosing a boy name that starts with G
- Hard G (Gus, Grant) and soft G (Gene, Gerald) create very different impressions — say the name aloud to hear which fits.
- G names often have natural nicknames: Gabriel → Gabe; Gideon → Gid; Augustus or Gustav → Gus; Giovanni → Gio.
- Grayson, Greyson and Gray are all popular; if you want him to be the only one in class, consider Graham or Greer instead.
- Arthurian names like Gawain and Galahad suit families who love legends — pair them with a simple middle name.
- Check initials with your surname: G.A.S. and G.O.D. may raise eyebrows.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular boy name starting with G?
Gabriel is the most-used G name for boys in the US, with Grayson and George close behind.
What are strong boy names that start with G?
Gunnar (“battle warrior”), Gideon (“mighty warrior”), Garrett (“spear rule”) and Griffin all feel strong.
What unique boy names start with G?
Gatsby, Gulliver, Galen, Gaspar, Gawain and Genji are distinctive choices.
What biblical boy names start with G?
Gabriel, Gideon, Gad, Gamaliel, Gershom and Gaius all come from the Bible.
What does Gideon mean?
Gideon is Hebrew for “hewer” or “one who cuts down,” and is often read as “mighty warrior” after the judge in the Book of Judges.