Armand

Armand is a masculine first name that is considered the French variant of Hermann. Its meaning can be translated as 'the army man' or 'the war leader' and has its origin in the Old High German word heri, meaning 'army, warrior', and man, which means 'man'. There are various variants of the name.

What does the name Armand mean?

As the French form of Hermann, the name Armand means 'the army man' or 'the war leader'. This name derives from the Old High German terms heri for 'army, warrior' and man for 'man'. Variants include Armando (Spanish, Italian), Ermanno, Ermino (Italian), as well as Herman (Dutch, English, Swedish).

Where does the name Armand come from?

The origin of the name Armand is rooted in Old High German and means 'the army man' or 'the war leader'.

How do you pronounce Armand?

Armand is perceived as a two-syllable name, whose sound is soft and smooth. It is pronounced as 'Ar-mand' [aʁˈmãː] or [ˈaʁmant], combining a harmonious beginning with a nasal-tinged ending in French. The ending -mand sounds closed but remains soft, giving Armand an elegant and dignified note - cultivated, calm, and characterful.

When is the name day of Armand?

The name day for Armand is celebrated on May 21, July 31, August 6, September 24, and December 28.

Popularity

In Germany, Armand is a rather rare first name, currently ranking 5,840th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2007, reaching 759th place. Over the last ten years, Armand has been chosen as a first name about 90 times, placing it 2,536th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,491st.

Nicknames & pet names

Amy / Armando / Armi / Mandi

Famous people

• Armand Assante (American actor)
• Armand Barthet (writer from France)
• Armand Bartos (architect)
• Armand Borel (mathematician from Switzerland)
• Armand Crabbe (Belgian opera singer)
• Armand Denis (documentary filmmaker)
• Armand Desmet (Belgian cyclist)
• Armand Deutsch (film producer)
• Armand Djerabe (Chadian footballer)
• Armand Douglas "Armie" Hammer (actor)
• Armand Dubois Yankep (Cameroonian football player)
• Armand Dufrenoy (geologist from France)
• Armand Duplantis (athlete)
• Armand Dutertre (actor)
• Armand Eloi (actor)
• Armand Gautier (chemist from France)
• Armand Gautier (French painter)
• Armand James Quick (American chemist)
• Armand Jammot (French television producer)
• Armand Jean du Plessis de Richelieu (French cardinal)