The nameHermes
Hermes is the name of the messenger of the Greek gods.
- Boy's name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
Hermes is the Greek god of travellers, trade and messages. His name may be linked to herma, "cairn".
Origin
Greek.
History
In the United States Hermes reached 2607th place in 1969.
Popularity of the name Hermes
Hermes in the United States
Hermes was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 133 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Hermes. Its rise began around 1924, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Hermes in the United States were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 27 births a year on average, against 14 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Hermes
Names from the same generation as Hermes, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hermes mean?
Hermes is the Greek god of travellers, trade and messages. His name may be linked to herma, "cairn".
What is the origin of the name Hermes?
Greek.
Is Hermes a girl's or a boy's name?
Hermes is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Hermes?
In 2024, Hermes was the 3948th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 28 births.
What are good sibling names for Hermes?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Clea, Dorothea, Xenia and Naia for a sister, Yannis, Yanis, Habib and Othman for a brother.