Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Herman Updated April 16, 2026 by Jennifer M. Herman Gender: Male Origin: German Meaning: Army Man #Surname ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Herman? The name Herman is primarily a male name of German origin that means Army Man. People who like the name Herman also like: Henry, Atticus, Jacob, Oliver, Oscar, Jackson, Hudson, Dorothy, Dixie, Ingrid, Olivia, Grace, Charlotte, Emma Names like Herman: Haran, Harmonia, Hiram, Haruni, Haroun, Herne, Haruna, Harini, Harim, Hermine, Haranu, Hiraani, Hiromi, Harun, Harmon, Harmony, Heremon, Harumi, Hernan, Heron, Horn, Hermione, Hermia, Harena Stats for the Name Herman Herman is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Herman is currently not ranked in U.S. births