German vs Yuri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

German

Boy #1,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brother, kin"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American French Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,652
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Germo, Manny

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Yuri

Girl #1,494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily (flower)"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Korean Russian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,494
Total SSA Count
146
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yu

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

German Rank #1,652
Yuri Rank #1,494

Yuri is more popular, ranked #1494 vs #1652 for German.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

German ___

  • German Alejandro
  • German Luis
  • German Eduardo
  • German Antonio
  • German Rafael
  • German Carlos

Yuri ___

  • Yuri Hana
  • Yuri Mei
  • Yuri Sofia
  • Yuri Elise
  • Yuri Rose
  • Yuri Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose German

Rodrigo Mateo Valentina Gabriela Santiago

If you choose Yuri

Hana Sakura Mei Kenji Hiro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is German or Yuri more popular?

Yuri is more popular, ranked #1494 compared to German at #1652 in the United States.

What do German and Yuri mean?

German means "brother, kin" (Latin origin). Yuri means "lily (flower)" (Japanese origin).

Are German and Yuri boy or girl names?

German is primarily a boy name. Yuri is primarily a girl name.

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