Hermann
HER-muhn
Popularity
#11398
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
731
Peak Year
#22 in 1916
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
From the Germanic elements "heri," meaning "army," and "mann," meaning "man." A strong name.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Hermann Göring
High-ranking Nazi official during World War II.
Hermann Hesse
German-born Swiss poet, novelist, and painter.
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