Herman vs Murray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herman

Boy #2,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army man, soldier"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Herman Rank #2,654

Murray Rank #2,744

Herman is more popular, ranked #2654 vs #2744 for Murray.

Is Herman or Murray more popular?

Herman is more popular, ranked #2654 compared to Murray at #2744 in the United States.

What do Herman and Murray mean?

Herman means "army man, soldier" (Germanic origin). Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Herman and Murray boy or girl names?

Herman is primarily a boy name. Murray is primarily a boy name.