BoyOld English origin2 syllables
Herman
Literal root meaning: “army + man”
About the name Herman
Herman is a boy name with Old English roots, literally “army + man”.
It has a vintage, unique feel. In 2025, Herman ranked #2368 for boys in the US, with 58 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1948. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Herman were boys.
Etymology
From Old English, meaning “army” + “man”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Herman”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #2368
- In 2015
- #1708
- Babies in 2025
- 58
Popularity of Herman, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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