Gender: Male
Origin: Germanic, German
Meaning: Strong warrior, Live in Heart, High Ranking Soldier
Pronunciation: HUHR-muhn, /ˈhɜːrmən/, HH ER M AH N
Popularity Rank: #2,423
Derived from the Germanic name Hermann, meaning 'army man' or 'warrior'. It was brought to England by the Normans and became popular in the Middle Ages.
The name Herman is of Germanic, German origin and means Strong warrior, Live in Heart, High Ranking Soldier, Army Man. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Herman is commonly found in Netherlands, South Africa, United States of America, and 86 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: HUHR-muhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈhɜːrmən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: HH ER M AH N
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
ℹ️ About ARPAbet Pronunciation
Learn how to pronounce Herman correctly by listening to our 16 audio pronunciations. Click to hear each pronunciation as many times as you need to master it.
✨ Record yourself saying Herman correctly and help others pronounce it like a pro! Share your pronunciation of Herman with us. Record, preview and send! It's easy and helps everyone. ✨
Learn how Herman might sound in different languages or accents. Select from a variety of languages available in the dropdown and hit 'Pronounce' to hear Herman spoken.
At NamesLook, the name Herman is recorded 27,011 times globally, ranking it as the 2,423th most common name worldwide.
Herman is most prevalent in Netherlands, with 6,824 occurrences, making it the 130th most popular name in the country.
In Netherlands, the name Herman is found among 1 in every 56 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | #130 | 1 : 56 |
| South Africa | #561 | 1 : 635 |
| United States of America | #1,391 | 1 : 643 |
| Malaysia | #488 | 1 : 759 |
| Belgium | #395 | 1 : 191 |
| Colombia | #1,478 | 1 : 1,131 |
| Chile | #720 | 1 : 591 |
| Cameroon | #335 | 1 : 467 |
| Hong Kong | #464 | 1 : 542 |
| Peru | #1,937 | 1 : 2,499 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Herman from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Indian Baby Names German Baby Names French Baby Names Swedish Baby Names Finnish Baby Names American Baby Names Danish Baby Names Christian Baby Names Hindu Baby Names
Find the ideal nickname for Herman (or someone you know) with our Free Nickname Generator.
Got any cool facts or stories about the name Herman? We're all ears! Share your knowledge or experiences and help us enrich the story of Herman. Drop your info in the comments!
No comments to display. Be the first to comment.
Hello there! I'm the passionate mind behind NamesLook & LotsLook Network sites, dedicated to bringing you insightful and intriguing content on every page. Discover more about me and the journey of NamesLook at About section.