Is Hermes a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Hermes is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Hermes?

It’s currently ranked #896 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Hermes?

HER-meez · IPA: //ˈhɜːr.miz//

Hermes Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationHER-meez / /ˈhɜːr.miːz/

Greek; Latin

Meaning

Greek: messenger; Latin: of Hermes

Historical & Cultural Background

Hermes is derived from the Greek god associated with communication, trade, and travel. In mythology, Hermes was known as the messenger of the gods and was often depicted with winged sandals. The name has been used in various cultures and has been adopted in different forms throughout history.

Variants

Hermia
Hermie

International Variants

Ermes (Italian)
Hermès (French)

Famous people named Hermes

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Fictional characters named Hermes

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Sibling Suggestions

Hera Helena Holly Hazel Hannah

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hermes was first seen in the United States in 2019. Hermes has ranked as high as #1367 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Hermes has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Hermes

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
2019	5