Fierce, stern, or mask
Derived from the Old High German word 'grim' or Old Norse 'grimmr', the name originally described a person who was fierce or stern. It is also associated with the Germanic word for 'mask' or 'helmet', suggesting a hidden or protected identity. In modern times, it is inextricably linked to the Brothers Grimm and their collection of folklore.
About 11 boys were named Grimm in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
German philologist and elder of the Brothers Grimm
German folklorist and younger of the Brothers Grimm
The Thing, a rock-skinned superhero and member of the Fantastic Four · Marvel Comics
