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Armand

♂ Boy

Pronounced ar-MAHN /ɑrˈmɑn/High

Meaning: French form of Herman — Germanic Hariman, hari, 'army', plus man, 'man' — 'army man, soldier'High

In 30 seconds: A soldier's name in French silk: Armand means 'army man' — borne by Cardinal Richelieu and the lover of Dumas's Camille. Dashing, continental, and quietly powerful.
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Origin HighGermanic, French
MeaningFrench form of Herman — Germanic Hariman, hari, 'army', plus man, 'man' — 'army man, soldier'
U.S. rank (2025)#3852 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births28 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 15,343

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191818802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Armand is the French form of Herman — Germanic Hariman, hari, 'army', plus man, 'man' — 'army man, soldier'. Borne by Cardinal Armand Richelieu and the hero of Dumas's La Dame aux Camélias, it carries French elegance and quiet power.

In the U.S. it appears in French- and Armenian-heritage families. Uncommon, soldier at the root, and dashing.

Did you know? Cardinal Richelieu — the cunning power behind France's throne in 'The Three Musketeers' — was Armand Jean du Plessis; the name carries his air of elegant authority.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Armand — etymology

Variations

HermanArmandoArman

Nicknames

Mando

Famous Bearers

  • ★Armand van Helden (1970-)
    American DJ and record producer known for house music hits in the 1990s and 2000s
  • ★Armand Hammer (1898-1990)
    American business magnate and art collector who led Occidental Petroleum for decades
  • ★Armand Assante (1949-)
    American actor known for roles in Judge Dredd and The Mambo Kings

If you like Armand…

Armando— the Spanish/Italian form
Herman— the Germanic source name
Armani— a companion sleek Ar- name
Diamond— shares the -nd ending
Raymond— shares the -nd ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Armand mean?

Armand is the French form of Herman, Germanic for 'army man, soldier'.

How do you pronounce Armand?

It's said ar-MAHN /ɑrˈmɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Armand a boy or girl name?

Armand is a boy's name.

How popular is Armand?

Armand is an uncommon name in the U.S.

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