Soldier or army man
Derived from the Germanic elements 'heri' meaning army and 'mann' meaning man. It was brought to England by the Normans and saw a significant revival in the 19th century before becoming a vintage rarity today.
About 58 boys were named Herman in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Herman — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
Author of the classic novel Moby-Dick
The lovable patriarch of the Munster family · The Munsters
Lead guitarist for the power metal band DragonForce
American business executive and presidential candidate
Nobel Prize-winning German-Swiss novelist
Inventor who developed an electromechanical tabulating machine
