Hermes
Pronunciation: [ h-ERM-eez ]
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #40,868
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Boy Name
Hermes is also used as a boy name, ranked #3980.
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About the Name Hermes
Hermes is a girl name .
Is Hermes a boy or girl name? Hermes is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #40,868 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,980. Hermes is more commonly used as a boy name.
Hermes is currently ranked #40,868 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hermes include Her, Hey, Herie, and Hermie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Hermes include Hermione . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.