What origin is the name Hermes?

Hermes comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Hermes a popular name?

Hermes is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Hermes?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Hermes — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Hermes

Q: Is Hermes a rare name?

Yes. Hermes does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Hermes

Hermes

Boy

greek

2 syllables

Hermes is a greek boy's name meaning "Originating from Greek mythology, this name refers to the messenger of the gods. He was also known as the protector of travelers and thieves.".

Parents who choose Hermes pick a boy name from the greek tradition, meaning "Originating from Greek mythology, this name refers to the messenger of the gods. He was also known as the protector of travelers and thieves.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Originating from Greek mythology, this name refers to the messenger of the gods. He was also known as the protector of travelers and thieves.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Hermes

Very rare in US records

What does Hermes mean?

Hermes is a boy name of greek origin meaning "Originating from Greek mythology, this name refers to the messenger of the gods. He was also known as the protector of travelers and thieves.".

Is Hermes a rare name?

Yes. Hermes does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Hermes

Sophia Chloe Sofia Zoey Penelope Zoe

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Names with a similar meaning to Hermes

Hermes means "Originating from Greek mythology, this name refers to the messenger of the gods. He was also known as the protector of travelers and thieves." — these names share that spirit.