Hermann
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About Hermann
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.
Pronounced HER-mahn.
As of October 2026, Hermann ranked #11398 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #657 in 1880.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
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| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Hermann on lists
Famous Hermanns
- 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
Hermann in pop culture
- Hermann Korn
character in the movie "The Sheltering Desert"
- Hermann Gottlieb
a scientist in the movie "Pacific Rim"