Erdman
Pronunciation: [ ERDM-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,400
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"settlement on a hill"
#33,445 in US
Akkadian origin
"created by Anu (sky god)"
#33,391 in US
Latin crux origin
"cross"
#33,344 in US
Germanic/Hebrew origin
"eagle, noble"
#33,520 in US
Quranic Arabic origin
"blessed, fortunate"
#33,510 in US
Old High German (Gerutrude) origin
"spear strength"
#33,242 in US
Old Irish/Gaelic origin
"fair, white, bright"
#33,411 in US
Arabic origin
"prince, commander"
#33,302 in US
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About the Name Erdman
Erdman is a boy name .
Erdman is currently ranked #33,400 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Erdman include Erd, Erdm, Erdmy, Erdmie, Ery, Erie, and Erdkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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