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Fermin

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Pronounced fair-MEEN /fɛrˈmin/High

Meaning: Spanish form of Firminus — from Latin firmus, 'firm, steadfast, strong' — an early saint, patron of PamplonaHigh

In 30 seconds: Firm and steadfast: Fermin means 'strong, unshakeable' — the saint whose festival opens Pamplona's running of the bulls. Solid, warm, and proudly Spanish.
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Origin HighLatin, Spanish
MeaningSpanish form of Firminus — from Latin firmus, 'firm, steadfast, strong' — an early saint, patron of Pamplona
U.S. rank (2024)#3711 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births30 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,804

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419102024

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

History & Origin

Fermin is the Spanish form of Firminus — from Latin firmus, 'firm, steadfast, strong'. St. Fermin, an early bishop and martyr, is the patron of Pamplona, whose San Fermín festival (the running of the bulls) made the name globally known. A solid, warm Spanish classic.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Uncommon, firm-and-steadfast at the root, and warm.

Did you know? San Fermín — the saint behind the name — is honored each July in Pamplona with the world-famous running of the bulls, the festival immortalized by Hemingway.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Firmin — root etymology

Variations

FirminFirminusFermín

Nicknames

Fermi

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Lenin— shares the -in ending
Jostin— echoes that soft -in sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fermin mean?

Fermin is Spanish, from Latin firmus, 'firm, steadfast, strong'; St. Fermin is patron of Pamplona.

How do you pronounce Fermin?

It's said fair-MEEN /fɛrˈmin/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Fermin a boy or girl name?

Fermin is a boy's name.

How popular is Fermin?

Fermin is an uncommon name in the U.S.