Herman vs Sherman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herman

Boy #2,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army man, soldier"

Origin: Germanic

German Dutch Scandinavian English

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Boy #4,733 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shearer of woolen cloth, cloth cutter"

Origin: Old English

American English Jewish

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Herman Rank #2,654

Sherman Rank #4,733

Herman is more popular, ranked #2654 vs #4733 for Sherman.

Is Herman or Sherman more popular?

Herman is more popular, ranked #2654 compared to Sherman at #4733 in the United States.

What do Herman and Sherman mean?

Herman means "army man, soldier" (Germanic origin). Sherman means "shearer of woolen cloth, cloth cutter" (Old English origin).

Are Herman and Sherman boy or girl names?

Herman is primarily a boy name. Sherman is primarily a boy name.