What origin is the name Hernandez?

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

Is Hernandez a popular name?

Hernandez 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 Hernandez?

Names from the same spanish tradition pair naturally with Hernandez — for example Elena, Ximena, Lola. You can browse more on our spanish names page.

Hernandez

Q: Is Hernandez a rare name?

Yes. Hernandez 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 Hernandez

Hernandez

Boy

spanish

3 syllables

Hernandez is a spanish boy's name meaning "This Spanish surname turned first name means adventurous. It is historically derived from the Germanic name Ferdinand.".

The meaning of Hernandez is "This Spanish surname turned first name means adventurous. It is historically derived from the Germanic name Ferdinand." — a boy name of spanish origin. At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: spanish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This Spanish surname turned first name means adventurous. It is historically derived from the Germanic name Ferdinand.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Hernandez

Very rare in US records

What does Hernandez mean?

Hernandez is a boy name of spanish origin meaning "This Spanish surname turned first name means adventurous. It is historically derived from the Germanic name Ferdinand.".