Hermes

Greek mythology name

"the messenger god"

Hermes Origin and Meaning

The name Hermes is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "the messenger god".

These days, more people will relate to Hermes -- pronounced ayr-MEZ -- as an upscale brand name like Chanel and Porsche than as a Greek god. Actress Kelly Rutherford took on the challenge when she bestowed the name on her son. Hermes is the god of travel, writing, athletics, and thievery, among many other things.

Hermes Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 947 on Nameberry

Hermes Popularity

• 947 Nameberry 2024

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Famous People Named Hermes

• Hermes Trismegistus purported Greek founder of hermeticism
• Hermes Franca Brazilian UFC fighter
• Hermes Pan American choreographer for dancer Fred Astaire
• Hermes da Fonseca former president of Brazil
• Hermes Binner former governor of Santa Fe, Argentina
• Hermes mentioned in Paul's epistle to the Romans (16:14)

Hermes in Pop Culture

• Hermes Greek god of travel, thievery, medicine.
• Hermes main character in "Quicksilver" by Stephanie Spinner
• Hermes Conrad character in the animated series "Futurama"
• Hermes French luxury brand
• Hermes (Jesse) Katsopolis character on "Full House"
• Hermes greek god, character in "Percy Jackson"