Herman vs Bray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herman

Boy #2,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army man, soldier"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

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Herman Rank #2,654

Bray Rank #2,828

Herman is more popular, ranked #2654 vs #2828 for Bray.

Is Herman or Bray more popular?

Herman is more popular, ranked #2654 compared to Bray at #2828 in the United States.

What do Herman and Bray mean?

Herman means "army man, soldier" (Germanic origin). Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin).

Are Herman and Bray boy or girl names?

Herman is primarily a boy name. Bray is primarily a boy name.