What origin is the name Hermod?

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

Is Hermod a popular name?

Hermod 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 Hermod?

Names from the same scandinavian tradition pair naturally with Hermod — for example Mia, Elsa, Freya. You can browse more on our scandinavian names page.

Hermod

Q: Is Hermod a rare name?

Yes. Hermod 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 Hermod

Hermod

Boy

scandinavian

2 syllables

Hermod is a scandinavian boy's name meaning "A Scandinavian name meaning messenger of the gods. In Norse mythology, he is a son of Odin who famously traveled to the underworld.".

With scandinavian roots, Hermod is a boy name that means "A Scandinavian name meaning messenger of the gods. In Norse mythology, he is a son of Odin who famously traveled to the underworld.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: scandinavian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Scandinavian name meaning messenger of the gods. In Norse mythology, he is a son of Odin who famously traveled to the underworld.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Hermod

Very rare in US records

What does Hermod mean?

Hermod is a boy name of scandinavian origin meaning "A Scandinavian name meaning messenger of the gods. In Norse mythology, he is a son of Odin who famously traveled to the underworld.".