Hermes: Meaning of Baby Name Hermes

Hermes Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 660 baby boys have been named Hermes. The name peaked in 2021 with 30 US births that year (rank #3679). In 2024, ranked #3908 nationally — 229 places below its 2021 peak.

Top States for Hermes

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Hermes births are: California (38), New York (16), Texas (12).

Other Greek-Origin Names Like Hermes

If you like Hermes's Greek origin, consider these related names: Abdera, Abderus, Absyrtus, Abydos, Acantha. Browse all Greek names →

6-Letter Names Starting with H

Names with Hermes's exact length and starting letter: Habiba, Hacket, Hadara, Haddad, Hadden.

Quick Facts About Hermes

1,029

Greek baby names in our dictionary

484

Greek male names

192

6-letter H-names in our dictionary

504

H-male names total

Not in registry

US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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Compare Hermes to Other Popular Names

Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Hermes against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).

Hermes vs Liam 239,320 births since 2014

Hermes vs Noah 230,181 births since 2014

Hermes vs Oliver 164,076 births since 2014

Hermes vs William 159,918 births since 2014

Hermes vs James 157,850 births since 2014

Hermes vs Elijah 153,351 births since 2014

Hermes vs Benjamin 147,449 births since 2014

Hermes vs Lucas 141,302 births since 2014

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