The nameHerman
Herman is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
From the Germanic heri, "army", and man, "man".
Origin
Germanic.
History
In France it has been given in small numbers since the early 20th century.
Popularity of the name Herman
Herman in France
2003peak year (15 births)
785babies named Herman in France since 1900
Herman was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 105 births over the decade, 13% of all recorded babies named Herman. Half of all babies named Herman in France were born before 1955, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Herman in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Herman mean?
From the Germanic heri, "army", and man, "man".
What is the origin of the name Herman?
Germanic.
Is Herman a girl's or a boy's name?
Herman is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Herman?
Variants and related names of Herman include Hermance.