Armand Boy

Popularity: #910 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ar-MOND /ɑːrˈmɒnd/

Origin: French; Germanic

Meaning: French: soldier; Germanic: army man

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Armand has its roots in the Germanic elements "ermen," meaning "whole" or "universal," and "mand," meaning "man" or "warrior." This etymological foundation suggests a meaning akin to "universal man" or "warrior of the people." The name was introduced into the French language as "Hermann" before evolving into "Armand" during the medieval period. The transition into English occurred through Norman influence after the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, where it was adopted and adapted into various forms, including Armand.

Historically, the name Armand has been borne by several notable figures, particularly in France. One significant bearer was Saint Armand, a 7th-century hermit and founder of monasteries, who contributed to the spread of Christianity in the region.

The name also appears in various historical texts and literature, including the works of French playwrights and novelists during the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods. The presence of Armand in the literary canon, such as in Alexandre Dumas' "The Count of Monte Cristo" in the 19th century, further solidified its cultural significance.

Culturally, Armand has been associated with nobility and valor, often evoking images of chivalry and honor. The name has been embraced in various artistic expressions, including music and visual arts, where it symbolizes strength and integrity.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Armandito" in Spanish-speaking cultures reflect a familial affection while maintaining the name's original gravitas. Overall, Armand's historical and cultural resonance has contributed to its enduring presence in various European languages and traditions.

Famous people named Armand

In this section, you will find notable people named Armand. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Armand who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Armand who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Armand Assante is an actor best known for The Mambo Kings, The Odyssey, and American Gangster.

Armand Van Helden is a DJ and record producer best known for The Funk Phenomena, My My My, and Kentuckee.

Armand de Brignac is a champagne brand best known for its prestige cuvée and luxury image.

Armand Hammer was a businessman and philanthropist best known for his work with Occidental Petroleum and cultural contributions.

Fictional characters named Armand

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Armand is a fictional character from the novel Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice. He is a powerful and charismatic vampire who plays a significant role in the story of Louis and Lestat.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Armand, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AlaricAlphonseAntoineAugustinAdrienAurelien

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Armand. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

HermannArminAlaricRolandEdmundGustavBernardRomainLucienMaximilian

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Armand was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Armand has ranked as high as #645 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Massachusetts, New York, California, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island.

In the past 5 years the name Armand has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Armand is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Armand was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Armand.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 28 28 0
2024 31 31 0
2023 41 41 0
2022 34 34 0
2021 39 39 0
2020 35 35 0
2019 43 43 0
2018 42 42 0
2017 36 36 0
2016 41 41 0
2015 47 47 0
2014 42 42 0
2013 38 38 0
2012 54 54 0
2011 49 49 0
2010 46 46 0
2009 53 53 0
2008 80 80 0
2007 71 71 0
2006 68 68 0
2005 90 90 0
2004 81 81 0
2003 78 78 0
2002 92 92 0
2001 93 93 0
2000 114 114 0
1999 139 139 0
1998 133 133 0
1997 158 158 0
1996 136 136 0
1995 138 138 0
1994 99 99 0
1993 85 85 0
1992 119 119 0
1991 115 115 0
1990 106 106 0
1989 108 108 0
1988 102 102 0
1987 79 79 0
1986 87 87 0
1985 86 86 0
1984 95 95 0
1983 84 84 0
1982 63 63 0
1981 77 77 0
1980 57 57 0
1979 73 73 0
1978 70 70 0
1977 75 75 0
1976 67 67 0
1975 74 74 0
1974 70 70 0
1973 60 60 0
1972 61 61 0
1971 80 80 0
1970 95 95 0
1969 70 70 0
1968 77 77 0
1967 98 98 0
1966 79 79 0
1965 93 93 0
1964 94 94 0
1963 96 96 0
1962 100 100 0
1961 104 104 0
1960 99 99 0
1959 128 128 0
1958 117 117 0
1957 125 125 0
1956 154 154 0
1955 136 136 0
1954 142 142 0
1953 133 133 0
1952 139 139 0
1951 139 139 0
1950 166 166 0
1949 160 160 0
1948 172 172 0
1947 165 165 0
1946 155 155 0
1945 137 137 0
1944 156 156 0
1943 174 174 0
1942 179 179 0
1941 168 168 0
1940 144 144 0
1939 168 168 0
1938 165 165 0
1937 189 189 0
1936 210 210 0
1935 167 167 0
1934 199 199 0
1933 178 178 0
1932 209 209 0
1931 221 221 0
1930 243 243 0
1929 263 263 0
1928 300 300 0
1927 282 282 0
1926 247 247 0
1925 289 289 0
1924 320 320 0
1923 330 330 0
1922 307 307 0
1921 304 298 6
1920 325 325 0
1919 260 260 0
1918 351 351 0
1917 267 267 0
1916 240 240 0
1915 217 217 0
1914 205 205 0
1913 146 146 0
1912 129 129 0
1911 58 58 0
1910 38 38 0
1909 45 45 0
1908 34 34 0
1907 30 30 0
1906 28 28 0
1905 29 29 0
1904 9 9 0
1903 14 14 0
1902 20 20 0
1901 16 16 0
1900 16 16 0
1899 11 11 0
1898 6 6 0
1897 6 6 0
1896 10 10 0
1895 10 10 0
1894 5 5 0
1893 5 5 0
1892 7 7 0
1891 7 7 0
1890 6 6 0
1889 5 5 0
1888 6 6 0
1887 9 9 0
1886 7 7 0
1885 5 5 0
1884 6 6 0
1883 8 8 0
1880 6 6 0

Top States for Armand (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 6
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