The nameHermann
Hermann is the German form of Herman, a name of writers and scholars.
- Boy's name
- German
- Feast day
Meaning
Hermann comes from the Germanic hari, "army", and man, "man".
Origin
German.
History
In the United States Hermann reached 657th place in 1880.
Famous people named Hermann
- Hermann Hesse, Nobel prize winning novelist
Popularity of the name Hermann
Hermann in the United States
Hermann was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 144 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Hermann. Half of all babies named Hermann in the United States were born before 1934, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Hermann in France
Hermann was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 405 births over the decade, 15% of all recorded babies named Hermann. Half of all babies named Hermann in France were born before 1960, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Hermann in Austria
Hermann in Norway
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hermann mean?
Hermann comes from the Germanic hari, "army", and man, "man".
What is the origin of the name Hermann?
German.
Is Hermann a girl's or a boy's name?
Hermann is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Hermann?
In 2024, Hermann was the 11791st most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 6 births.
What are the variants of the name Hermann?
Variants and related names of Hermann include Hermine.
Who are famous people named Hermann?
Hermann Hesse, Nobel prize winning novelist.