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The baby name Armin is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈɑːrmɪn/ (AHR-min); German: /ˈaʁmɪn/ (AHR-min); Persian: /ɑrˈmiːn/ or /ærˈmiːn/ (ar-MEEN).

Armin is Germanic in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Germanic
Pronunciation: English: /ˈɑːrmɪn/ (AHR-min); German: /ˈaʁmɪn/ (AHR-min); Persian: /ɑrˈmiːn/ or /ærˈmiːn/ (ar-MEEN)

What is the meaning of the name Armin ?

The baby name Armin is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈɑːrmɪn/ (AHR-min); German: /ˈaʁmɪn/ (AHR-min); Persian: /ɑrˈmiːn/ or /ærˈmiːn/ (ar-MEEN).

Armin is Germanic in Origin.

Armin is a cross-cultural masculine name with dual roots. In the Germanic tradition it links to the element Irmin/Ermin, from Proto-Germanic *ermen “whole, universal; great,” and is sometimes associated with the Latinized chieftain Arminius, later conflated with Hermann. In Persian (آرمین), it is a popular modern given name, commonly interpreted as “protector” or “brave,” though its exact etymology is debated; some relate it to the broader family of Iranian “Arya/Arman” names.

Use of Armin rose in German-speaking Europe in the 19th century alongside renewed interest in Arminius and has remained steady across Central Europe and the Balkans. It sees contemporary use in Iran and the diaspora. Notable bearers include Dutch DJ Armin van Buuren and the fictional Armin Arlert. Variants and cognates include Arminius (Latin), Arminio (Italian/Spanish/Portuguese), Arminas (Lithuanian), Ermin (South Slavic), and the feminine Armina; related names include Hermann and Arman.

Armin has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Armin

Armin Mueller-Stahl Musician · Born 1930 · Switzerland Armin Mueller-Stahl is a German actor and musician, best known for his roles in films like 'Shine' and 'The International'. Born in 1930, he has captivated audiences with his versatile performances. Although he is German, he has connections to Switzerland through his work and life. Armin Laschet Politician · Born 1961 · Germany Armin Laschet is a German politician who served as the Minister-President of North Rhine-Westphalia from 2017 to 2021. He is known for his leadership within the Christian Democratic Union and his candidacy in the 2021 federal elections. Laschet played a significant role in shaping regional policies during his tenure.

Armin – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Boys 2025 #1 — 423
Ireland Boys 2022 #1 — 794
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
Austria Boys 1989 #42 149 60
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
LU 0 #64 3 2,830
AF 0 #66 11 1,883
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
SI 0 #74 7 1,612
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
RS 0 #77 8 923
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
Austria Boys 0 #87 1,148 2,180
IR Boys 0 #89 3,041 10,162
AF Girls 0 #93 2 2,402
RS Boys 0 #93 70 2,277
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
GE Boys 0 #107 4 2,055
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
EE Boys 0 #112 14 2,087
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
Switzerland Boys 2024 #123 15 1,769
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
Norway Boys 2025 #129 6 444
ID Boys 0 #134 2 4,130
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
Austria 0 #139 78 850
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
Germany Boys 0 #142 3,727 5,697
SI Boys 0 #151 60 3,402
HU Boys 0 #157 18 3,954
Sweden Boys 2022 #166 17 1,509
Sweden Girls 2012 #171 2 1,538
IR 0 #173 59 4,221
HR 0 #177 5 2,081
MT Boys 0 #177 3 4,064
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
LU Boys 0 #179 40 4,970
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
HR Boys 0 #201 62 3,997
DK 0 #204 3 5,198
PL 0 #211 2 2,600
BG Boys 0 #219 2 3,850
NA Boys 0 #225 11 6,830
AL Girls 0 #226 2 4,141
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
BG Girls 0 #230 2 3,559
MO Boys 0 #232 3 5,842
BD 0 #234 8 5,992
Germany 0 #237 227 2,542
AF Boys 0 #247 24 3,535
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
TW Boys 0 #253 4 7,111
GR Boys 0 #257 11 6,912
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
Canada Boys 2024 #283 24 2,588
PL Boys 0 #285 51 6,459
CZ Boys 0 #292 13 6,530
KZ Boys 0 #294 3 6,578
AL Boys 0 #297 7 5,122
BO Boys 0 #298 439 9,244
DK Boys 0 #298 28 7,401
JP Boys 0 #300 4 7,909
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
BD Girls 0 #325 62 8,413
PE 0 #326 4 6,350
CN Boys 0 #329 3 9,639
BO 0 #330 52 6,868
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
GT 0 #335 4 5,948
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
MY 0 #346 9 12,352
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
PH Boys 0 #361 23 11,440
CL Boys 0 #362 421 13,390
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
France Boys 2021 #372 16 2,865
NL 0 #378 14 2,481
PT Boys 0 #379 3 7,951
JO Boys 0 #386 4 7,057
CL 0 #392 20 6,867
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
MX 0 #403 11 8,339
UY Boys 0 #408 6 5,922
Finland Boys 0 #409 19 2,041
Austria Girls 0 #411 10 1,885
OM Girls 0 #421 4 15,987
PH Girls 0 #425 5 13,098
GT Boys 0 #449 26 7,625
AR Boys 0 #452 16 7,628
IR Girls 0 #457 74 8,334
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
ZA 0 #468 7 14,421
RU Girls 0 #482 17 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #486 19 11,303
RU Boys 0 #490 16 12,621
PA Boys 0 #500 6 9,305
CR Boys 0 #505 6 10,188
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
UY Girls 0 #535 2 6,731
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
LY 0 #554 6 12,703
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
PS Boys 0 #557 5 10,655
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
IQ Boys 0 #562 106 13,071
BD Boys 0 #563 14 10,045
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
Finland Boys 2026 #591 92 3,552
AE Girls 0 #592 6 20,968
BO Girls 0 #595 17 9,488
IL Boys 0 #596 12 10,983
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
SG Girls 0 #629 4 18,916
HK Girls 0 #648 3 16,104
IN Girls 0 #651 4 13,121
IT 0 #651 64 4,183
SG Boys 0 #683 15 17,960
LB 0 #688 3 13,263
QA Boys 0 #693 15 18,093
NL Boys 0 #715 241 5,873
MX Boys 0 #721 267 16,355
BR Boys 0 #739 13 12,213
IT Boys 0 #740 895 10,046
KW Boys 0 #758 12 18,755
SY 0 #761 7 11,684
TN 0 #796 34 13,765
United States Boys 2024 #814 79 7,044
PE Boys 0 #817 62 14,506
Germany Girls 0 #822 17 4,949
CO Boys 0 #858 63 15,656
OM Boys 0 #858 24 17,948
Spain Boys 0 #872 59 5,610
EG Boys 0 #877 10 15,035
MY Boys 0 #905 208 25,439
CL Girls 0 #913 3 14,098
SA Girls 0 #914 22 25,931
Spain Girls 0 #973 11 5,561
IN Boys 0 #991 11 16,750
TR 0 #991 222 19,440
EG Girls 0 #1,004 6 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,005 6 14,861
AE Boys 0 #1,046 47 22,615
MY Girls 0 #1,065 8 24,821
MA 0 #1,108 21 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,110 69 25,619
DZ 0 #1,127 50 20,130
CO Girls 0 #1,147 6 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,174 10 17,781
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928
SA Boys 0 #1,556 59 28,008

Armin is popular in 82 countries — most recent births per country:

Norway
Canada
France
Switzerland
Sweden

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People also ask about Armin

Armin is predominantly a boy's name.
Armin is a 2 syllable name, pronounced English: /ˈɑːrmɪn/ (AHR-min); German: /ˈaʁmɪn/ (AHR-min); Persian: /ɑrˈmiːn/ or /ærˈmiːn/ (ar-MEEN).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Arminius, Irmin, Ermin, Armi and Arman.
Across languages, Armin has these equivalents: Hermann/Herman (Germanic cognate), Arminius (Latinized form), Arman (Persian-related name), Armen (similar-sounding Armenian name).
Yes, very popular — Armin ranked #1 in Germany in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 11 countries.
Armin ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2025).
Armin's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #131 in 2015 to #129 in 2025 in Norway.
Yes — 2 notable people named Armin are in our database, including Armin Mueller-Stahl (Musician), Armin Laschet (Politician).