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Herminio

♂ Boy

Pronounced er-MEE-nyo /ɛrˈmiː.njo/Medium

Meaning: Herminio is a Spanish and Portuguese name derived from the Roman family name Herminius, itself linked to the god Hermes and to the Germanic ermin ('great, whole'). It reads as a traditional Iberian name, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm three-beat name: Herminio is a Spanish and Portuguese name from Hermes or Herminius (said 'er-MEE-nyo'). A traditional Iberian pick we note.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Portuguese
MeaningHerminio is a Spanish and Portuguese name derived from the Roman family name Herminius, itself linked to the god Hermes and to the Germanic ermin ('great, whole'). It reads as a traditional Iberian name, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12941 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1968
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,419

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196819142024

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

Herminio is a Spanish and Portuguese name from the Roman family name Herminius, itself linked to the god Hermes and to the Germanic ermin ('great, whole'). It reads as a traditional Iberian name carried across generations, which we note (said 'er-MEE-nyo').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, most often among Hispanic families. Rare, traditional, and warm.

Did you know? Herminio comes through the Roman family name Herminius, tied to the god Hermes and to a Germanic root for 'great' — a long-loved Spanish and Portuguese name, which we note (said 'er-MEE-nyo').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Herminio — Spanish/Portuguese from Herminius / Hermes; noted

Variations

HerminioErminioHermínio

Nicknames

HermiNio

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Herminio mean?

Herminio is a Spanish and Portuguese name from the Roman Herminius, tied to Hermes — which we note.

How do you pronounce Herminio?

It's said er-MEE-nyo /ɛrˈmiː.njo/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Herminio a boy or girl name?

Herminio is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Herminio?

Herminio is a rare name in the U.S., carried most often by Hispanic families.

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