Thor vs Herman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thor

Boy #2,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thunder"

Origin: Old Norse

Norse Scandinavian American

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Boy #2,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army man, soldier"

Origin: Germanic

German Dutch Scandinavian English

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Thor Rank #2,806

Herman Rank #2,654

Herman is more popular, ranked #2654 vs #2806 for Thor.

Is Thor or Herman more popular?

Herman is more popular, ranked #2654 compared to Thor at #2806 in the United States.

What do Thor and Herman mean?

Thor means "thunder" (Old Norse origin). Herman means "army man, soldier" (Germanic origin).

Are Thor and Herman boy or girl names?

Thor is primarily a boy name. Herman is primarily a boy name.