Hermenegildo
Meaningpossibly great offering · Germanic
Hermenegildo is a Mexican boy name thought to mean “great offering”, with Germanic roots. Germanic names were often built from two words, such as strength, protection or fame, joined into one. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Hermenegildo would score 19 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationHermenegildo peaked in 1967, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Hermenegildo you'd meet today is about 58 years old.
- HistoryHermenegildo first shows up in US birth records in 1922, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 103 years since.
US births per million boys, 1922–2025
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About the name Hermenegildo
Hermenegildo is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “possibly great offering”. With 5 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1960s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
Questions about the name Hermenegildo
What does the name Hermenegildo mean?
Hermenegildo means “possibly great offering” and comes from Germanic. Name experts don't fully agree on its roots, so this is the most likely meaning rather than a certainty. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Corban (“offering to God”), Korban (“offering”) and Prasad (“blessed offering”).
What is the origin of the name Hermenegildo?
Hermenegildo is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Germanic. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).
Is Hermenegildo a boy or girl name?
Hermenegildo is a boy name.
How popular is the name Hermenegildo?
Hermenegildo is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2003. It peaked at #2,985 in 1967, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Hermenegildo?
If you like Hermenegildo, you might also like Corban, Korban and Prasad.
What should I know before naming my baby Hermenegildo?
Hermenegildo is a Mexican boy name thought to mean “great offering”, with Germanic roots. Germanic names were often built from two words, such as strength, protection or fame, joined into one. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.