Meaning & Origin
A male given name from the Germanic languages.
Herman is a boy's and girl's baby name of Germanic origin, from the Old High German Hariman, combining heri ('army') and man ('man'), meaning 'army man' or 'warrior.' It was introduced to England by German immigrants and found particular favor among German-American families.
Herman reached its U.S. peak around 1900–1920, borne by author Herman Melville and later by Herman Munster of TV fame. It carries a grandfatherly warmth that puts it firmly in the vintage revival conversation.