Names with Germanic roots, ordered by how widely they have been used in the United States.
| Name | Meaning | 2025 births | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert | Bright fame | 3,777 | |
| William | Resolute protector | 10,552 | |
| Charles | Free man | 5,908 | |
| Emma | Whole; universal | 12,768 | |
| Henry | Ruler of the home | 12,040 | |
| Alice | Noble kind | 3,547 | |
| Ella | All; other | 5,831 | |
| Ava | Life; bird | 7,739 | |
| Amelia | Industrious; striving | 12,705 | |
| Everett | Brave as a boar | 4,366 | |
| Ada | Noble; adornment | 1,401 | |
| Emery | Home strength; brave power | 3,513 | |
| Milo | Soldier; merciful | 2,995 | |
| Otto | Wealth; prosperity | 1,241 |
Etymologies researched by our editors; counts from the US Social Security Administration.