God

“The supreme being, creator, and deity in monotheistic religions.”

Various origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#12853US 2023

5Births / yr

↓Falling

30All-time births

📅 Since 197600

How to pronounce God

GAHD

/ˈɡɑd/ · stress on GAHD · 1 syllable

“The supreme being, creator, and deity in monotheistic religions.”

Various origin · Boy name

What does God mean and where does it come from?

The name God is derived from Old English 'god', with roots in Proto-Germanic 'gudan'. It is used to refer to the monotheistic concept of the divine being, particularly in Christian, Jewish, and Islamic traditions. The name transcends specific cultural boundaries, embodying the essence of divinity ac

Cultural significance

God has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Various-speaking communities, where it reflects values of the supreme being, creator, and deity in monotheistic religions..

Peak popularity

Reached #6335 in 1976 — currently #12853 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with God?

God works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

God Grace

How popular is God right now?

Falling — down 2698 spots — currently #12853 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2015–2023#12853 · Top 9.5%

2015

2021

2022

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#12853	5	▼ down 2698 · -29% births
2022	#10155	7	▲ up 1065 · +17% births
2021	#11220	6	▲ up 1302 · +20% births
2015	#12522	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for God

Best Year2022Rank #10155

Peak Count7

Average Rank#11688

Current Trend→Stable

Data Range2015 - 20234 years

The story of God

God is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1976. With 30 total births recorded, God remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #12522 in 2015, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #12853 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside God in 1976:

Michael Jason Christopher David James

God by decade

God peaked in the 1970s. See all 1970s names →

Decade	Births
1970s	5
2000s	6
2010s ★	19

💎God has only 30 total recorded births since 1976 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for God?

Common

GodieGody

What names sound and feel like God?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love God also consider these

Gor

Russian · гор

Gody

Hebrew · A Hebrew name

Rod

English · Old High German

Tod

American · fox

Gold

English · Precious metal, symbolizing

Gow

Hebrew · A Hebrew name

Goh

Hebrew · A Hebrew name

Gon

Hebrew · A Hebrew name

Common questions about the name God

What does the name God mean?

God means "The supreme being, creator, and deity in monotheistic religions." — a name rooted in Various tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name God?

God is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is becoming rarer and more distinctive, making it a unique choice that stands out.

What is the cultural origin of God?

God originates from Various tradition. Various names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name God?

God is a one-syllable name pronounced G AA1 D. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

How does God sound with different last names?

As a one-syllable name, God flows best with last names of two or three syllables. Avoid last names ending in the same sound as God ends, as this can create an unwanted rhyme. Test by saying the full name out loud several times.