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Germaine

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Pronounced jur-MAYN /dʒərˈmeɪn/Medium

Meaning: From the French Germaine, from the Latin germanus, 'brother; of the same stock; akin.' Borne by St Germaine Cousin of Pibrac. Used for girls and boys; here a girl's name.Low

In 30 seconds: A classic French name: Germaine means 'akin; brother' (said 'jur-MAYN'). Saintly and dignified.
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Origin MediumFrench, Latin
MeaningFrom the French Germaine, from the Latin germanus, 'brother; of the same stock; akin.' Borne by St Germaine Cousin of Pibrac. Used for girls and boys; here a girl's name.
U.S. rank (2023)#15988 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1928
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,904

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192818952023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Germaine is French, from Latin 'brother; akin,' and the name of St Germaine. It reads classic and dignified - extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'jur-MAYN').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Germaine comes from the Latin germanus ('brother; akin; of the same stock'), carried by St Germaine Cousin of Pibrac - a classic, dignified French name (said 'jur-MAYN').
Overall data confidence 46%
References - Germaine — French 'brother; akin'; St Germaine

Variations

GermainJermaineGermayne

Nicknames

GermyMaine

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Germaine mean?

Germaine is French, from Latin 'brother; akin'; borne by St Germaine.

How do you pronounce Germaine?

It's said jur-MAYN /dʒərˈmeɪn/ - two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Germaine a boy or girl name?

Germaine is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Germaine?

Germaine is extremely rare in the U.S.

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