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Germaine

♂ Boy

Pronounced jur-MAYN /dʒɚˈmeɪn/Medium

Meaning: Germaine is a French name from Latin germanus ('brother; of the same parents; genuine'). Used for both sexes — feminine via Saint Germaine Cousin, masculine as a form of Germain. A warm, classic name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A warm French name: Germaine means 'brother; genuine' (said 'jur-MAYN'). Classic and used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumFrench, Latin
MeaningGermaine is a French name from Latin germanus ('brother; of the same parents; genuine'). Used for both sexes — feminine via Saint Germaine Cousin, masculine as a form of Germain. A warm, classic name.
U.S. rank (2025)#10028 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1972
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,364

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197219672025

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 a French name from Latin germanus ('brother; genuine'). It is used for both sexes — feminine through Saint Germaine Cousin, masculine as a form of Germain (popularized for boys by singer Jermaine forms). Here it reads as a warm, classic boy's pick (said 'jur-MAYN').

In the U.S. it appears rarely for boys and is also used for girls. Rare-for-boys, warm, and classic.

Did you know? Germaine comes from Latin germanus ('brother; genuine') — used for boys (as a form of Germain) and girls (via Saint Germaine Cousin) — a warm, classic name (said 'jur-MAYN').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Germaine — French, Latin germanus 'brother; genuine'; both sexes

Variations

GermainJermaineGermano

Nicknames

GermMain

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Germaine mean?

Germaine is a French name from Latin germanus ('brother; genuine'), also linked to 'German.'

How do you pronounce Germaine?

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

Is Germaine a boy or girl name?

Here Germaine is used as a boy's name; it is also used for girls.

How popular is Germaine?

Germaine is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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