Herman Edson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Herman Edson — Germanic
146K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Herman Edson is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Herman is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Herman is a masculine given name, from an ancient Germanic name consisting of the elements harja- "army" and mann- "man". Hermine is the feminine form of Herman. It is first recorded in the 8th century, in the forms Hariman, Heriman, Hairman, Herman. It regained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 19th century, particularly in the United States amongst German Americans. Herman remains widely used in Dutch and Scandinavian languages. Variant forms include German Hermann; French Armand; Italian, Spanish and Portuguese Armando; Italian Ermanno. The surname Edson: Edson, Kansas, an unincorporated community Edson, South Dakota, a ghost town Edson (community), Wisconsin, an unincorporated community Édson, a list of people with the Portuguese given name, often written as Edson Edson (footballer, born 1977), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1987), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1990), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1991), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1998), Brazilian footballer Edson Álvarez (born 1997), Mexican footballer Edson Arantes do Nascimento (1940–2022), Brazilian footballer, better known by h. Herman is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 146K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Herman reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Herman

Germanic

Herman is a masculine given name, from an ancient Germanic name consisting of the elements harja- "army" and mann- "man". Hermine is the feminine form of Herman. It is first recorded in the 8th century, in the forms Hariman, Heriman, Hairman, Herman. It regained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 19th century, particularly in the United States amongst German Americans. Herman remains widely used in Dutch and Scandinavian languages. Variant forms include German Hermann; French Armand; Italian, Spanish and Portuguese Armando; Italian Ermanno.

Surname: Edson

Portuguese

Edson, Kansas, an unincorporated community Edson, South Dakota, a ghost town Edson (community), Wisconsin, an unincorporated community Édson, a list of people with the Portuguese given name, often written as Edson Edson (footballer, born 1977), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1987), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1990), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1991), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1998), Brazilian footballer Edson Álvarez (born 1997), Mexican footballer Edson Arantes do Nascimento (1940–2022), Brazilian footballer, better known by h.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Herman is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Herman by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Herman Edson

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Herman Edson:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Herman?
The first name Herman originates from Germanic. Herman is a masculine given name, from an ancient Germanic name consisting of the elements harja- "army" and mann- "man". Hermine is the feminine form of Herman. It is first recorded in the 8th century, in the forms Hariman, Heriman, Hairman, Herman. It regained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 19th century, particularly in the United States amongst German Americans. Herman remains widely used in Dutch and Scandinavian languages. Variant forms include German Hermann; French Armand; Italian, Spanish and Portuguese Armando; Italian Ermanno.
When was Herman most popular?
The name Herman reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Edson?
The surname Edson originates from Portuguese. Edson, Kansas, an unincorporated community Edson, South Dakota, a ghost town Edson (community), Wisconsin, an unincorporated community Édson, a list of people with the Portuguese given name, often written as Edson Edson (footballer, born 1977), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1987), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1990), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1991), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1998), Brazilian footballer Edson Álvarez (born 1997), Mexican footballer Edson Arantes do Nascimento (1940–2022), Brazilian footballer, better known by h.
What are the origins of the name Herman Edson?
The name Herman Edson combines two different traditions: the first name Herman has Germanic roots, while the surname Edson originates from Portuguese.
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