Armenian man or high place
Armen is a traditional Armenian name that serves as an ethnonym for the people of Armenia. It is also linked to the ancient Indo-European root meaning 'high' or 'mountainous,' reflecting the geography of the Armenian Highlands.
Less common today
Armen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,192 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned Soviet and Armenian film and stage actor
Former NBA power forward and first overall draft pick
Emmy Award-winning American television journalist
Olympic gold medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling
Acclaimed theremin player and performance artist
