Hermann

German

"soldier, warrior"

Hermann Origin and Meaning

The name Hermann is a boy's name of German origin.

Hermann is a masculine name of Germanic origin meaning 'army man' or 'warrior,' derived from the elements 'heri' (army) and 'mann' (man). This powerful name has deep historical roots, most notably associated with Hermann (or Arminius), the Germanic chieftain who defeated Roman legions in the Battle of Teutoburg Forest in 9 CE. Popular throughout Germany, Switzerland, and Scandinavia, the name has been borne by notable figures such as author Hermann Hesse and physicist Hermann von Helmholtz. While its usage has declined in recent decades, it maintains a classic, strong character. In English-speaking countries, the simplified spelling 'Herman' is more common, though the double 'n' version preserves its authentic Germanic heritage.

Hermann Rank in US Top 1000

# 963 in the US

Famous People Named Hermann

• Hermann Hesse Swiss,German writer
• Hermann von Helmholtz German physician and physicist
• Hermann Minkowski Lithuanian,German mathematician
• Hermann Ebbinghaus German psychologist
• Hermann Emil Fischer German chemist; Nobel Prize winner
• Hermann Freiherr von Soden, German Biblical scholar
• Hermann Schlegel German ornithologist
• Hermann Loew German entomologist
• Hermann Weyl German mathematician
• Hermann Joseph Muller American geneticist; winner of the Nobel Prize
• Paul Hermann Müller Swiss chemist; winner of the Nobel Prize
• Hermann Staudinger German chemist; winner of the Nobel Prize

The name Hermann in Pop Culture

• Hermann Korn character in the movie "The Sheltering Desert"
• Hermann Gottlieb a scientist in the movie "Pacific Rim"