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Hermes
Hermes
Ἑρμῆς Hermēs
Hermes (Greek: Ἑρμῆς, Hermēs) is a biblical name; its Greek etymology is not securely established. Two men in scripture bear the name; the best attested belongs to the Apostolic period. In 2025 it was given to 37 children in the United States. Use is rising. Appears in the same passages as Ampliatus.
Which Hermes?
Two men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Hermes
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Hermes
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 2 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- New
- Era
- Apostolic
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 37 | Rising |
| All-time total | 702 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 37 in 2025 | Its highest year on record |
| Ten-year trend | +219% | Change in share of births |
| Strongest state | CA | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Romans 16:14 |
| Cross-references | 5 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Phlegon co-occurrence Appears with Phlegon in Romans 16.
- Asyncritus co-occurrence Appears with Asyncritus in Romans 16.
- Hermas co-occurrence Appears with Hermas in Romans 16.
- Patrobas co-occurrence Appears with Patrobas in Romans 16.
- Andronicus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Andronicus.
- Apelles co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Apelles.
- Aristobulus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Aristobulus.
- Ampliatus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Ampliatus.
Origin & meaning
Ἑρμῆς, -οῦ
accusative, Ἑρμῆν, ὁ,
Hermes;
__(a) the Greek god (Lat. Mercurius): Act.14:12;
__(b) a Christian: Rom.16:14.† (see)
(AS)
Hermes was a Christian in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings in his letter to the Romans.
The biblical story
Hermes is mentioned in the Bible as one of the Christians in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings in his letter to the Romans. He is listed along with several other believers, including Asyncritus, Phlegon, and Hermas (Rom.16.14). The fact that Paul specifically mentions Hermes in his greetings suggests that he was a notable member of the Roman Christian community. However, no further information is provided about Hermes' background, conversion, or role in the church. The name Hermes was common in the Greco-Roman world, and it is not clear whether this Hermes had any connection to the Greek god of the same name. (Rom.16.14).
Key verses
Hermes appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them.
Romans 16:14
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Romans (1)
- Romans 16:14