Herman

Male

Meaning

Army Man

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/hɜːrmən/

Traits associated with the name Herman:

Dogs named Herman tend to be loving, industrious, loyal, and good-natured. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Herman?

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique names.

Is Herman a good dog name?

Herman has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Herman isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

3,631
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New York City Dog Name Database
1,201
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Herman is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Herman was, in the past month, the 2060th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Herman is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Herman was viewed 24 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Herman's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Herman is most adored in Iowa, Missouri and Texas.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Illinois, Oklahoma and Michigan.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Herman.

Most popular breeds named Herman:

  1. Dachshund
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Cocker Spaniel
  4. Boxer
  5. Chihuahua

Herman is found in these categories:

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Popular during the 19th century, it's rarely used in modern times.

scottish dog names
scottish

No connection between "Herman" and Scottish culture or language exists.

Dog names like Herman:

Home ruler
Anchor, Steadfast
Army Bright
Home ruler
Battle warrior
The son of Hugh
Herman dog name meaning

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