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Harmon

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Pronounced HAR-mun /ˈhɑr.mən/Medium

Meaning: From the English surname Harmon, a form of Herman, from the Germanic hari ('army') and man ('man'), so 'army man; soldier.' A surname name that reads male; used here for a girl, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Harmon is an English surname from Herman, 'army man' (said 'HAR-mun'). It reads male - we note the lean.
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Origin LowEnglish, Germanic
MeaningFrom the English surname Harmon, a form of Herman, from the Germanic hari ('army') and man ('man'), so 'army man; soldier.' A surname name that reads male; used here for a girl, which we note.
U.S. rank (2021)#10576 ↗ Rising
2021 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 30

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119312021

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

Harmon is an English surname tied to Herman, 'army man,' and also heard near Harmony. As a girl's name it is rare and reads male; we note the cross-sex lean plainly (said 'HAR-mun').

For girls it appears only rarely, against heavier surname and boys' use. Rare, surname-style, and strong.

Did you know? Harmon is an English surname, a form of Herman from the Germanic 'army' and 'man' - so 'soldier' - carried into first-name use; it reads male, used here for a girl, which we note (said 'HAR-mun').
Overall data confidence 42%
References - Harmon — English surname; Herman 'army man'; boy-leaning

Variations

HarmanHermanHarmonn

Nicknames

HarmMona

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Harmon mean?

Harmon is an English surname from Herman, from the Germanic for 'army man; soldier.'

How do you pronounce Harmon?

It's said HAR-mun /ˈhɑr.mən/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Harmon a boy or girl name?

Harmon is used here for a girl, though it reads male, which we note.

How popular is Harmon?

Harmon is rare for girls in the U.S. and more often a surname or boy's name.

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