Herman

Boy's name

Herman is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements "heri" meaning army and "man" meaning man.

Meaning Army man
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 50 Falling
Peak year 1921

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Herman Melville - Author of "Moby-Dick."
  • Herman Munster - Fictional character from "The Munsters" TV show.
  • Herman Cain - Businessman and politician.
  • Herman Hesse - Author of "Siddhartha" and "Steppenwolf."
  • Herman Wouk - Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "The Caine Mutiny."
  • Herman Edwards - Former NFL player and coach.
  • Herman J. Mankiewicz - Co-writer of "Citizen Kane."
  • Herman Li - Guitarist for the band DragonForce.
  • Herman Van Rompuy - Former President of the European Council.
  • Herman Hollerith - Inventor of the punch card tabulating machine.

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