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The baby name Hermann is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'English': '/ˈhɜːrmən/ or /ˈhɝmən/', 'German': "/ˈhɛʁman/ (approx. 'HAIR-mahn')"}.

Hermann is Germanic in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Germanic
Pronunciation: {'English': '/ˈhɜːrmən/ or /ˈhɝmən/', 'German': "/ˈhɛʁman/ (approx. 'HAIR-mahn')"}

What is the meaning of the name Hermann ?

The baby name Hermann is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'English': '/ˈhɜːrmən/ or /ˈhɝmən/', 'German': "/ˈhɛʁman/ (approx. 'HAIR-mahn')"}.

Hermann is Germanic in Origin.

Hermann is a traditional Germanic given name derived from the elements heri/hari “army” and man “man,” yielding the sense “army man,” “warrior,” or “soldier.” It has been used across the German-speaking world since the early Middle Ages and appears as Herman in English, Dutch, and Scandinavian contexts; Frisian and Low German forms include Harm and Harmen. Related feminine forms are Hermine and Hermina, and the Russian given name German (Герман) shares the same origin.

Its endurance owes much to medieval and modern bearers, notably the scholar Hermann of Reichenau. Romantic-era recasting of the Cheruscan leader Arminius as “Hermann” raised the name’s profile, leading to peaks in Central Europe around 1900–1930. Use fell later in the century but remains familiar in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, while Herman spread via Dutch, Scandinavian, and Eastern European communities. Colloquial short forms such as Herm occur, yet the classic two-syllable Hermann prevails.

Hermann has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Hermann

Hermann Göring Politician · Born 1893 · Germany Hermann Göring was a prominent German politician and military leader, best known for his role as a leading member of the Nazi Party and as the founder of the Gestapo. He played a significant part in the establishment of the Third Reich and was a key figure during World War II. Göring was convicted of war crimes at the Nuremberg Trials. Hermann Müller Politician · Born 1876 · Germany Hermann Müller was a German politician best known for serving as Chancellor of Germany during the Weimar Republic. He played a significant role in the signing of the Treaty of Versailles and was a leading figure in the Social Democratic Party. Müller's leadership was pivotal during a turbulent period in German history.

Hermann – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Boys 2014 #1 — 427
BF 0 #10 1 188
BF Boys 0 #22 5 439
NA 0 #30 4 2,537
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
HT Boys 0 #34 1 903
CM 0 #38 18 2,592
Iceland Boys 0 #43 32 131
Austria Boys 0 #74 1,514 2,180
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
MD Boys 0 #81 1 756
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
CM Boys 0 #103 1,270 12,054
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
Norway Boys 2025 #128 7 444
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
Austria 0 #145 71 850
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
Germany Boys 0 #156 3,212 5,697
HU Boys 0 #162 13 3,954
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
MT Boys 0 #172 8 4,064
Sweden Boys 2022 #181 2 1,509
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
SI Boys 0 #210 2 3,402
LU Boys 0 #213 8 4,970
NA Boys 0 #218 18 6,830
BG Boys 0 #219 2 3,850
HU Girls 0 #222 4 3,308
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
AO Boys 0 #246 4 5,568
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
TW Boys 0 #254 3 7,111
GR Boys 0 #270 4 6,912
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
Germany 0 #301 142 2,542
AL Boys 0 #302 2 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
DK Boys 0 #315 11 7,401
Canada Boys 2019 #323 5 2,618
CN Boys 0 #324 8 9,639
PE 0 #326 4 6,350
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
BR 0 #354 7 5,969
HK 0 #354 4 8,483
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
GH Boys 0 #358 4 8,138
MU Boys 0 #367 3 8,477
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
France Boys 2021 #383 5 2,865
CL 0 #399 13 6,867
UY Boys 0 #405 9 5,922
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
ZA 0 #434 14 14,421
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
CO 0 #458 23 7,768
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
CR Boys 0 #471 17 10,188
AR Boys 0 #481 3 7,628
RU Boys 0 #490 16 12,621
GT Boys 0 #491 9 7,625
PA Boys 0 #500 6 9,305
CL Boys 0 #511 159 13,390
HK Boys 0 #513 15 12,905
CM Girls 0 #518 23 11,671
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
IR Boys 0 #563 3 10,162
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
BO Boys 0 #615 8 9,244
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
Finland Boys 2026 #660 23 3,552
SG Boys 0 #685 13 17,960
IT 0 #689 26 4,183
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
BR Boys 0 #715 37 12,213
QA Boys 0 #735 9 18,093
KW Boys 0 #800 7 18,755
TN 0 #807 23 13,765
CO Boys 0 #815 106 15,656
Germany Girls 0 #819 20 4,949
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
PE Boys 0 #845 34 14,506
Spain Boys 0 #876 55 5,610
United States Boys 2024 #887 6 7,044
NL Boys 0 #894 58 5,873
OM Boys 0 #910 9 17,948
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
EG Boys 0 #920 6 15,035
MX Boys 0 #938 45 16,355
NG Boys 0 #942 10 16,906
ZA Boys 0 #991 188 25,619
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
IT Boys 0 #1,040 441 10,046
AE Boys 0 #1,080 13 22,615
MA 0 #1,099 30 20,986
MY Boys 0 #1,174 9 25,439
DZ 0 #1,228 7 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
TR 0 #1,248 7 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
SA Boys 0 #1,688 4 28,008

Hermann is popular in 75 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Norway
United States
Sweden
AE

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People also ask about Hermann

Hermann is predominantly a boy's name.
Hermann is a 2 syllable name, pronounced {'English': '/ˈhɜːrmən/ or /ˈhɝmən/', 'German': "/ˈhɛʁman/ (approx. 'HAIR-mahn')"}.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Herman, Hermann, Hermannus, Hermanus, Ermanno and Hermán.
Yes, very popular — Hermann ranked #1 in Germany in 2014, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Hermann ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2014).
Hermann's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #407 in 2011 to #383 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 2 notable people named Hermann are in our database, including Hermann Göring (Politician), Hermann Müller (Politician).