US Popularity:11710
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):British, German, Indian
Meaning:Trusted or given; Home protector; Golden, made of gold
Heman is a masculine name whose roots spread across the globe. Found throughout the US as a personal name and surname, Heman has origins in Hebrew, German, English, and Indian. In Hebrew, this handsome title is famously borne by Heman the Ezrahite, the author of Psalm 88 in the Hebrew Bible, and believed to mean “trusted” or “given.” As a British surname, Heman came to being thanks to the Norman Conquest and is based on the German Hammond, meaning “home protector.” Heman is also a name used across the Indian languages, where it means “golden” or “made of gold,” perfect for the baby who is as good as gold.

Heman Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2013
#27734
in 2013
- 19357
from 1947
In comparison to the previous year's data
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