Here you’ll find 21 Polish boy names that start with G, organized from “Gabin” to “Gwidon”. These names include traditional Slavic forms and Polish versions of Latin and Germanic names common in Poland.

Polish boy names that start with G are male given names used in Poland that begin with the letter G. Many reflect Slavic roots or the country’s historical links to Latin and German naming traditions.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, IPA, Meaning/Origin, and Diminutive.

Name: The standard Polish given name as used in daily life and on records, so you can identify the exact form.

Pronunciation: A simple English-friendly respelling that helps you say the name correctly without needing special symbols.

IPA: A phonetic transcription that shows exact sounds, useful if you want precise pronunciation details.

Meaning/Origin: A concise one-line origin and meaning that explains cultural background and literal translation when available.

Diminutive: Common short forms or nicknames used in Polish, included when widely used to show informal or affectionate variants.

Polish boy names that start with G

NamePronunciationMeaning/OriginDiminutive(s)
GabrielGAH-bree-el /ɡaˈbriɛl/God is my strength (Hebrew)Gabryś, Gabek
GrzegorzGZHEH-gosh /ˈɡʐɛɡɔʂ/watchful, alert (Greek)Grzesiek, Grześ
GustawGOO-stav /ˈɡustaf/staff (Germanic)Gustek, Gus
Gerardgeh-RAHT /ɡɛˈrat/brave spear (Germanic)N/A
GawełGAH-vel /ˈɡavɛw/Polish form of Gawain (medieval)Gawek
Gedeongeh-DEH-on /ɡɛˈdɛɔn/biblical judge (Hebrew)N/A
GracjanGRAHT-syan /ˈɡrat͡sjan/grace (Latin)N/A
GwidonGVID-on /ˈɡvidɔn/from Guy/Guidon (Germanic)N/A
Godfrydgod-FREED /ɡɔtˈfrɨt/God + peace (Germanic)N/A
Gerwazyger-VAH-zee /ɡɛrˈvazɨ/from Gervasius (Latin)N/A
GromGROM /ɡrom/thunder (Slavic)Gromek
GlebGLEP /ɡlɛp/East Slavic name (uncertain origin)Glebek
GniewomirgNYEH-voh-meer /ɡɲɛvɔˈmir/anger + peace (Old Slavic)Gniewko
GniewkoGNYEH-koh /ˈɡɲɛfkɔ/diminutive of Gniewomir (Old Slavic)N/A
GabinGAH-been /ˈɡabin/from Gabii (Latin)N/A
GerszomGER-shom /ˈɡɛrʂɔm/Hebrew Gershom, ‘a stranger there’N/A
Gotfrydgot-FRYD /ɡɔtˈfrɨt/variant of Godfryd (Germanic)N/A
GinterGIN-ter /ˈɡintɛr/Polish form of Günter (Germanic)N/A
GajuszGAI-oosh /ˈɡajus/Polish form of Gaius (Latin)N/A
Gorazdgo-RAHD /ɡɔˈraʑd/Old Slavic, used by saintsN/A
Grzymisławgzhih-mee-SWAV /ɡʐɨmiˈswaf/Old Slavic ‘thunder + glory’ (compound)N/A

Descriptions

Gabriel
Widely used biblical name in Poland; timeless, familiar and popular across generations with warm nicknames.
Grzegorz
Traditional Polish form of Gregory, very common for decades and carries a sturdy, familiar vibe.
Gustaw
An old Germanic name common in Poland; classic, slightly aristocratic feel and easy nicknames.
Gerard
Used in Poland though less frequent; evokes medieval and continental European associations.
Gaweł
Old Polish name tied to literature and folklore, quaint but still recognized today.
Gedeon
Biblical name used occasionally in Poland; traditional and somewhat uncommon.
Gracjan
Latin-derived name seen increasingly; elegant and slightly scholarly in tone.
Gwidon
Historic name found in medieval records and hagiography; rare in modern use.
Godfryd
Polish form of Godfrey/Gottfried, mostly historical or literary in Poland.
Gerwazy
Old-fashioned name remembered from classic Polish literature and historical texts.
Grom
Short, strong and modern-sounding; sometimes chosen for its energetic imagery.
Gleb
East-Slavic name used in Poland, especially among families with Ukrainian or Belarusian roots.
Gniewomir
Archaic Slavic compound occasionally revived by parents seeking traditional roots.
Gniewko
Medieval diminutive that also functions as a standalone historical name.
Gabin
Rare classical name with a Roman flavor; distinctive and literary in Poland.
Gerszom
Biblical name historically used in Polish Jewish communities; uncommon in wider population.
Gotfryd
Alternative historic spelling of Godfryd, seen in older records and literature.
Ginter
Used regionally (Silesia and borderlands); familiar where German-Polish cultural ties exist.
Gajusz
Classical Roman name occasionally used in Poland, often for its antique character.
Gorazd
Old Slavic name borne by early Christian figures; rare but recognizable among tradition-minded families.
Grzymisław
Very archaic compound appearing in medieval sources; sometimes revived by aficionados of Slavic names.
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