Hermon
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Hermon is a Hebrew name meaning “sanctuary”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 98.61% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Hermon
Hermon is a name of Hebrew origin, traditionally interpreted as a sanctuary or a sacred place. The name is etymologically tied to the root *haram*, which signifies being devoted to a holy purpose or set apart. Mount Hermon, a landmark of great significance mentioned frequently in the Hebrew Bible, serves as the geographical namesake for the term. This link to high, sanctified elevations reinforces the name's historical association with reverence and spiritual separation.
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Gender Usage of the Name Hermon
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Hermon is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 98.61% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Hermon
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Hermon is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 137M births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 4.59M births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 304K births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Hermon ranked #7,255 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Hermon shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #521 in 1914. Its lowest recorded position was #8,522 in 2016. Over the last 9 years (2016–2025) the name rose 1267 places (from #8,522 to #7,255).
Name StyleMethodology
Hermon is classified as Vintage Boy Names because its historical peak was 1922, followed by a decline to 0% of that peak and a recent recovery to 7x the preceding level.Explain More
Although the name also meets the Classic criteria, the Vintage pattern is more strongly supported: a decline to 0% of the historical peak followed by a 7x recent recovery. The competing Classic pattern is supported by activity across 52% of available years and continued recent use at 2 births per year, giving the selected Style an evidence margin of 25 percentage points.
Characteristics of the Name Hermon
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- H — Boy Names Starting with H
- Ends with
- n — Boy Names Ending in “n”
Name AestheticMethodology
Hermon is comprised of two syllables that emphasize an evocative, breathy start. It is identified primarily as a biblical geographical location in the Book of Joshua. This link to high-altitude, storied landscapes contributes to a Mystical & Ancient aesthetic.
Middle Names For Hermon
Middle names used with HermonMethodology
Hermon is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Hermon Hugh · Hermon Augustus · Hermon Bobby · Hermon Lamark · Hermon CalvinView all 15 boy middle names.
Middle name suggestions for HermonMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Hermon is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Hermon Malik · Hermon Micah · Hermon Monte · Hermon Myron · Hermon Mikel. View all 76 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Hermon
Biblical ReferencesMethodology
As one of the Biblical Boy Names, Hermon appears 13 times throughout the Bible. Selected verses include:
- Old Testament - Deuteronomy (DEU 3:8):
At that time we took their land from the two kings of the Amorites on the far side of Jordan, from the valley of the Arnon to Mount Hermon;
- Old Testament - Joshua (JOS 11:3):
And to the Canaanites on the east and on the west, and to the Amorites and the Hittites and the Perizzites, and the Jebusites in the hill-country, and the Hivites under Hermon in the land of Mizpah.
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 2 biological records matching the name Hermon. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. These records are provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Hermon
Sound Like Hermon Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Herman · Harmon · Harman · View all 9 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Henry · Jose · Harold · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Hermon Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: John · Steven · Kevin · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Hermon”
Dictionary Meaning of "Hermon"Methodology
Mount Hermon (a mountain on the border between Israel, Syria and Lebanon)
Other places with the name
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- A neighbourhood in north-east Los Angeles, California, United States.
- A town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States.
- A town and hamlet therein, in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States.
- A small village in Bodorgan community, Anglesey, Wales (OS grid ref SH3868).
- A hamlet in Cynwyl Elfed community, Carmarthenshire, Wales (OS grid ref SN3631).
- A village in Crymych community, Pembrokeshire, Wales (OS grid ref SN2031).
- A village in Vayots Dzor province, Armenia.
- A village in Cape Winelands district municipality, Western Cape province, South Africa.
A male given name
A surname
Translations
The name Hermon has 7 translations, for example: in Ancient Greek it is rendered as mountain, etc..
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How to Spell Hermon in ASL
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