At a Glance
- Meaning
- A name built on Hermes, the Greek messenger god; likely intended to evoke 'of Hermes' or 'messenger'
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- HER-mus
Hermas is a Greek boy's name meaning “a name built on Hermes, the Greek messenger god; likely intended to evoke 'of Hermes' or 'messenger'”. It appears in our list of 200+ Saint Names for Boys — Faithful, Timeless, and Surprisingly Cool.
Meaning & Origin of Hermas
Meaning: A name built on Hermes, the Greek messenger god; likely intended to evoke 'of Hermes' or 'messenger'.
Origin: Greek.
How to Pronounce Hermas
HER-musIPA /ˈhɜːrməs/
Popularity of Hermas
Hermas doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Hermas
Similar Names
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