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Hermann

♂ Boy

Pronounced HAIR-mahn /ˈhɛr.mɑːn/Medium

Meaning: From the Germanic elements heri ('army') and man ('man') — 'army man; warrior'. The double-n Hermann is the traditional German spelling of the name known in English as Herman.Medium

In 30 seconds: A warrior name: Hermann means 'army man' (said 'HAIR-mahn') — the classic German spelling of Herman, with old-world weight.
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Origin MediumGerman
MeaningFrom the Germanic elements heri ('army') and man ('man') — 'army man; warrior'. The double-n Hermann is the traditional German spelling of the name known in English as Herman.
U.S. rank (2024)#11398 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)≈ 731

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191618802024

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

Hermann comes from heri ('army') and man ('man') — 'army man, warrior'. Long established in German-speaking lands, it's the traditional spelling of the name anglicized as Herman (said 'HAIR-mahn').

As spelled, it is rare in the U.S., reading as a heritage German form. Rare, classic, and old-world.

Did you know? Hermann joins Germanic roots for 'army' and 'man' into 'warrior'. The double-n spelling marks it as the traditional German form of the English Herman (said 'HAIR-mahn').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Hermann — Germanic heri + man, 'army man, warrior'; German form of Herman

Variations

HermanHermanusArmand

Nicknames

HermManny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hermann mean?

Hermann is a German name meaning 'army man; warrior,' from Germanic roots for 'army' and 'man'.

How do you pronounce Hermann?

It's said HAIR-mahn /ˈhɛr.mɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hermann a boy or girl name?

Hermann is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Hermann?

Hermann is rare in the U.S. as spelled, reading as a heritage German form of Herman.

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