The nameArmand
Armand is the French form of Herman. It was a top 300 American name in 1918.
- Boy's name
- French
Meaning
Armand comes from the Germanic hari, "army", and man, "man".
Origin
French, from Germanic.
History
In the United States Armand reached 291st place in 1918.
Did you know?
- The pole vaulter Armand Duplantis has broken the world record more than ten times.
Famous people named Armand
- Armand Duplantis, pole vaulter
- Armand Assante, actor
Popularity of the name Armand
Armand in the United States
Armand was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 2,967 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Armand. Its rise began around 1909, and it peaked in 1918. Half of all babies named Armand in the United States were born before 1942, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 36 births a year.
Armand in France
Armand was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 11,430 births over the decade, 17% of all recorded babies named Armand. Half of all babies named Armand in France were born before 1930, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 419 births a year.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Armand
Names from the same generation as Armand, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Armand mean?
Armand comes from the Germanic hari, "army", and man, "man".
What is the origin of the name Armand?
French, from Germanic.
Is Armand a girl's or a boy's name?
Armand is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Armand?
In 2024, Armand was the 3669th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 31 births.
What are the variants of the name Armand?
Variants and related names of Armand include Armande and Armandine.
What are good sibling names for Armand?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Jeanne, Antoinette, Yvonne and Pauline for a sister, Luc, Jacques, Mathieu and Rosendo for a brother.
Who are famous people named Armand?
Armand Duplantis, pole vaulter; Armand Assante, actor.