The nameGermain
Germain is a French name of brotherhood and bishops.
- Boy's name
- French
Meaning
Germain comes from the Latin germanus, "brother".
Origin
French, from Latin.
History
Saint Germain was bishop of Paris in the 6th century, and the Saint Germain des Prés quarter is named after his abbey. In the United States the name reached 1700th place in 1972.
Popularity of the name Germain
Germain in the United States
Germain was most popular in the United States in the 1970s, with 202 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Germain. Its rise began around 1913, and it peaked in 1972. Half of all babies named Germain in the United States were born before 1985, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Germain in France
Germain was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 6,415 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Germain. Half of all babies named Germain in France were born before 1927, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 39 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Germain mean?
Germain comes from the Latin germanus, "brother".
What is the origin of the name Germain?
French, from Latin.
Is Germain a girl's or a boy's name?
Germain is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Germain?
In 2024, Germain was the 11844th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 6 births.
What are the variants of the name Germain?
Variants and related names of Germain include Jermaine.