Names that start with G
550 different G-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and Gabriel led them with 6,579 newborns. Compare all 2,400 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.
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G-names in 2025
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- GabrielFrom Hebrew Gavri'el, usually interpreted as "God is my strength" or "strong man of GodHebrew6,579
- GraysonFrom an English surname most likely meaning "son of the steward," from the Middle English greyveEnglish5,857
- GiannaItalian contraction of Giovanna, the feminine of Giovanni (John), ultimately from Hebrew Yochanan, "God is graciousItalian5,634
- GraceFrom the English word grace, from Latin gratia ('favor, charm, thanks'), adopted by the Puritans as a virtue nameEnglish5,139
- GaelOf debated originWelsh3,866
- GenesisOrigin or beginning, from the Greek word meaning 'birth' or 'creation'Greek3,676
- GrahamFrom a Scottish surname meaning 'gravelly homestead'Scottish2,980
- GiovanniGod is graciousItalian2,955
- GeorgeFarmer or earth-worker, from the Greek elements 'ge' (earth) and 'ergon' (work)Greek2,853
- Georgiafarmer, earthworkerEnglish2,619
- GabriellaGod is my strengthHebrew2,545
- GreysonSon of the gray-haired oneEnglish2,457
- GenevieveWoman of the familyFrench1,981
- GemmaGemstone or jewelItalian1,805
- GriffinIt means 'strong lord' or 'fierce chief', derived from the Welsh 'Gruffudd' and associated with the mythological griffinWelsh1,648
- GrantLarge, great (or, by extension, tall)English1,555
- GracieGrace of God, or a diminutive form of GraceLatin1,344
- GavinProbably derived from a medieval form of the Welsh name Gawain, possibly meaning 'white hawk' or 'battle hawkWelsh1,125
- GiaGod is graciousItalian1,069
- GideonA biblical name often interpreted as 'hewer' or 'one who cuts down,' though the exact meaning is debatedHebrew993
- GabrielaGod is my strengthSpanish961
- GradyNoble or illustriousIrish860
- GwendolynPossibly meaning 'white ring' or 'blessed ring', from Welsh 'gwen' (white, fair, blessed) and 'dolen' (ring, loop)Welsh848
- Gisellepledge, hostageGerman803
- GianniGod is graciousItalian735
- GracelynnA modern combination of Grace and Lynn, evoking the concept of graceModern coinage698
- GracelynGrace + LynnModern coinage659
- GunnerOne who operates a gun or cannonEnglish597
- GarrettSpear strengthEnglish526
- Gregorywatchful, alertGreek493
- GabrielleGod is my strengthHebrew471
- GoldieLittle gold one or goldenEnglish469
- GunnarBattle warrior or bold warriorScandinavian462
- GustavoStaff of the Goths or guest of the GothsScandinavian447
- GalileaThis name has debated originsModern coinage446
- GloriaGlory, fame, or renownLatin437
- Georginafarmer, earthworkerEnglish410
- Gerardospear strongSpanish401
- Gwenfair, white, blessedWelsh384
- GiovannaGod is graciousItalian304
- GuinevereWhite phantom or white waveWelsh295
- GretaPearl, from the German word for pearlGerman291
- GiulianaFeminine form of Giuliano, from Roman family name Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'Italian287
- GianaGod is graciousItalian285
- GuillermoDetermined protectorSpanish264
- GreyFrom the color grey, used as a given nameModern coinage253
- GianGod is graciousItalian244
- GageA pledge or a challenge, or a person who sets a pledgeEnglish235
- Giavannaa feminine variant of Giovanni, ultimately from Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'Italian231
- Gatlinof uncertain originEnglish217
- GordonOne likely meaning is 'spacious fort' or 'large fortress' from the Scottish place nameScottish209
- GioGod is gracious (short form of Giovanni or other names beginning with Gio-)Italian206
- GuadalupeFrom the Spanish place name, ultimately derived from Arabic wadi al-lub, meaning 'river of the wolf' or 'river of the blackberry'Spanish204
- GreciaOf debated originSpanish204
- GiuliaItalian feminine form of Julius, of debated meaningLatin203
- GaryOf debated meaningEnglish201
- GittyDiminutive of the Yiddish name Gittel, meaning 'good'Hebrew193
- GentryOf uncertain origin, possibly an English surname derived from the word for the landed gentry classEnglish182
- GianlucaGod is graciousItalian181
- GeorgieDiminutive of George or Georgia, meaning farmer or earthworkerEnglish178
- GadielGod is my fortune or God is my wealthHebrew173
- GeraldSpear rulerGerman168
- Ginoshort form of names ending in -gino, often associated with Luigi (Italian form of Louis), meaning 'renowned warrior'Italian166
- GaiaEarthGreek157
- Georgianafarmer, earthworkerEnglish153
- GrayGray-haired or from the surname Gray, which originally described someone with gray hair or a gray complexionEnglish150
- Giadajade (the gemstone)Italian150
- GiovaniGod is graciousItalian148
- GraysenOf uncertain origin, likely a modern respelling of Grayson, which originally meant 'son of the steward' in EnglishModern coinage147
- GilbertBright pledge or shining hostage, from the Germanic elements 'gisil' (pledge, hostage) and 'beraht' (bright)English145
- GusShort form of Augustine, meaning 'great' or 'venerable'English145
- Greerwatchful, vigilantScottish137
- GonzaloBattle genius or battle elf, from the Germanic elements 'gund' (war) and 'sal' (hall) or 'alf' (elf)Spanish127
- GenevaDerived from the name of the Swiss city Geneva, which may ultimately mean 'river bend' or 'of the tribe Genava'English125
- GiancarloGod is graciousItalian125
- GlennValley, glen (from Scottish Gaelic gleann)Scottish124
- GiuseppeGod will add (Hebrew origin)Italian122
- GloryGlory, meaning "fame, honor, renown," is a virtue name taken directly from the English wordEnglish116
- GavrielGod is my strengthHebrew115
- GilbertoBright pledgeSpanish114
- Gwynethblessed, fair, or whiteWelsh114
- GermanBrother or from GermanyEnglish112
- Gissellepledge, hostageFrench111
- GracielaGraciela is the Spanish form of Gratia, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'Spanish109
- GersonSon of Gershon, a biblical name meaning 'exile' or 'foreigner'Hebrew108
- GuyOf uncertain origin, probably derived from a Germanic element meaning 'wood' or 'forest'English103
- GrangerOne who works on a farm, a farmer, or a farm bailiffEnglish103
- GiannisGod is graciousGreek102
- GibsonSon of Gibb, where Gibb is a medieval short form of GilbertEnglish98
- GoldenMade of gold or resembling gold in colorEnglish96
- GemaPrecious stone, gemSpanish96
- GhaithRain, especially the light rain that brings prosperityArabic96
- GerardSpear-braveGerman95
- GoldyA diminutive of names like Golda or Goldie, meaning 'gold' or 'golden'English94
- GarrisonA garrison is a military fortification or the troops stationed thereEnglish92
- GinaShort form of Georgina or LuiginaItalian90
- GianellaGod is graciousItalian86
- GreysenSon of the grey-haired one, or son of GregoryEnglish83
- GeovanniGod is graciousItalian79
- GiovannyGod is graciousItalian78
- Gracynof uncertain originModern coinage78
- Giorgiofarmer, earthworkerItalian78
- GlenA valley, often a narrow, secluded oneScottish74
- GeraldineOne who rules with a spearEnglish73
- Galaof uncertain originModern coinage71
- GoldaOf debated originHebrew65
- GannonOf uncertain originIrish64
- GeneWell-born, nobleEnglish63
- GracenModern coinage blending Grace with the popular -en suffix, conveying graceModern coinage63
- GryffinFrom the mythical griffin, a creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, symbolizing strength and vigilanceModern coinage63
- GenaroOf uncertain originItalian62
- GigiFrequently used as a nickname for names beginning with 'G,' such as Georgina or GiovannaEnglish60
- Gregoriowatchful, alertItalian59
- GionniItalian form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'Italian57
- Gwenythblessed, happy, or white, fair, perhaps a variant of GwynethWelsh56
- GiseleA name derived from the Germanic element 'gisil', meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage'French53
- GiovonniGod is graciousItalian53
- GwenivereWhite phantomWelsh51
- GiuliettaItalian diminutive of Giulia, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'Italian51
- GiorgiaItalian feminine form of George, meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'Italian51
- GurbaazGurbaaz is a Sikh name derived from 'Gur' (guru) and 'baaz' (falcon), often interpreted as 'falcon of the guru' or 'devoted to the guru'Sanskrit50
- GladysOf uncertain originWelsh49
- GiacomoSupplanter, one who followsItalian49
- GabbyGod is my strengthEnglish49
- GinnyDiminutive of Virginia, meaning 'maid' or 'virgin'English48
- GraydenSon of the gray-haired one, or gray hillEnglish48
- GretelLittle pearlGerman48
- GingerGinger is derived from the spice name, ultimately from the Sanskrit word 'srngavera,' meaning 'horn root,' and is used as a given name, often associated with the color red or a lively personalityEnglish47
- GillianYouthful or downy-bearded, from the Latin 'Iuliana'English47
- Griseldagray battleGerman47
- GenoPossibly a variant of Gino, a short form of names like Luigi or Eugenio, meaning 'well-born' or 'noble'Italian47
- GarethProbably of Welsh origin, possibly meaning 'gentle' or derived from the name Geraint, but the exact meaning is uncertain and debatedWelsh46
- GittelA diminutive of Gitte, itself a short form of Margaret, which means 'pearl'Hebrew45
- Germanyof uncertain originModern coinage45
- GiulianoYouthful, dedicated to JupiterItalian44
- GohanOf uncertain originJapanese44
- GwynevereBlessed white phantom or fair and smoothWelsh44
- GwenevereWhite phantom, fair shadow, or white waveWelsh42
- GasparTreasure bearerPersian40
- GeoA short form of George, meaning farmer or earthworker, from Greek geōrgosGreek40
- GalileeThe name Galilee refers to the region in northern Israel, known from the New Testament as the area where Jesus spent much of his ministryEnglish40
- GermaniOf uncertain originLatin40
- Georgettefarmer or earthworkerFrench38
- GraycenSon of Gray or son of GraceEnglish38
- GretteluncertainGerman38
- GershonA Hebrew name meaning 'exile' or 'stranger,' referring to the firstborn son of Levi in the TorahHebrew38
- GaliaGod has redeemedHebrew38
- GeorgiannaFeminine form of George, meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'English37
- Giselapledge, hostageGerman37
- GamalielGod is my rewardHebrew37
- GabyGod is my oathEnglish36
- GiabellaA combination of Gia and Bella, suggesting 'God is gracious' and 'beautiful'Modern coinage36
- GastonFrom a Germanic name element meaning 'guest' or 'stranger'French34
- GeovannyGod is graciousItalian34
- GwendolynnA variant spelling of Gwendolen, a name of Welsh origin meaning "white ring" or "blessed ringWelsh34
- GretchenLittle pearl, a German diminutive of MargareteGerman33
- GabinoGod is my judge (from Hebrew origin via Spanish form of Gabinius)Spanish33
- GhazalA lyric poem, often with romantic themesArabic33
- GizelleHostageGerman32
- GeronimoThe meaning is unknownNative American32
- GeorgiosFarmer, earthworkerGreek32
- GeoffreyOf debated origin, likely from Old French 'Geuffroi' or Germanic 'Gaufrid', meaning 'peaceful' or 'divine peace'English31
- GaiusOf uncertain meaning, possibly related to Latin 'gaudere' meaning 'to rejoice'Latin31
- GustavStaff of the Geats or staff of the Goths, a name of debated derivationScandinavian30
- GisselOf uncertain originGerman30
- GoddessA name derived from the English word for a female deity, used as a given nameModern coinage30
- GiannahDerived from Gianna, a feminine form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'Italian30
- Gaetanofrom GaetaItalian27
- GabrieleGod is my strengthItalian27
- GraemeGraeme is a Scottish surname-derived given name meaning "gravelly homestead" or "gray homeScottish27
- GiuliannaYouthful, downy-beardedItalian27
- GaugeOf uncertain originModern coinage26
- GraceyGracey is a diminutive of Grace, meaning 'favor' or 'blessing'English26
- GrierOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from an Irish surname meaning 'son of the servant of Saint Ita' or from a Scottish surname meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful'Scottish26
- GianninaGod is graciousItalian26
- GavynOf uncertain originScottish25
- GiavonnaFeminine elaboration of Giovanni, the Italian form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'Modern coinage25
- GianinaGod is graciousItalian25
- GalileoOf debated originItalian25
- GurnaazA compound name of Persian origin, typically interpreted as 'grace' or 'pride' combined with 'Gur' (from Guru)Persian25
- GroverDweller by a grove or thicketEnglish24
- GardnerOne who tends a garden or an orchardEnglish24
- GaelleGod is my oathFrench24
- GreylanOf uncertain originModern coinage24
- GreeicyA modern invented name, likely derived from Grace or Grecia, often associated with graceful or pleasing qualitiesModern coinage24
- Gadriel24
- GalenCalm, healer, or of uncertain originGreek23
- GrettaA short form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'English23
- GracesonSon of Grace, or derived from the surname Grayson meaning 'son of the steward'English23
- GiavanaOf uncertain originModern coinage23
- GalaxyA system of stars, gas, and dust bound together by gravity, derived from the Greek word for milkModern coinage23
- GraylenModern invented name, likely formed from the popular sound of "Gray" (a color or surname) combined with the trendy suffix "-len" (as in Grayson, Kaylen)Modern coinage23
- GabeGod is my strengthHebrew22
- Genevieof uncertain originEnglish22
- GeovanyOf uncertain originModern coinage22
- GracyVariant of Grace, meaning 'favor' or 'blessing'English22
- Griffithson of GruffuddWelsh22
- GeovaniGod is graciousItalian22
- GionnaModern variant of Gianna, itself a diminutive of Giovanna, the Italian feminine form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'Italian22
- GetsemaniDerived from the Garden of Gethsemane referenced in the New Testament, a place of prayer and sorrowModern coinage22