Herman vs Hamilton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herman

Boy #2,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army man, soldier"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #2,653 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"flat-topped hill settlement"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

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Herman Rank #2,654

Hamilton Rank #2,653

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 vs #2654 for Herman.

Is Herman or Hamilton more popular?

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 compared to Herman at #2654 in the United States.

What do Herman and Hamilton mean?

Herman means "army man, soldier" (Germanic origin). Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Herman and Hamilton boy or girl names?

Herman is primarily a boy name. Hamilton is primarily a boy name.