What does Hermes mean?
Hermes is the swift Greek messenger god; the origin of his name is uncertain.
What does Konstantin mean?
Konstantin (Constantine) means “steadfast” or “constant,” from the Latin via Greek use.
Hermes vs Konstantin
Which is more popular?
Hermes is more popular than Konstantin today: about 37 US babies were given the name Hermes in 2025, compared with 20 named Konstantin.
| Hermes | Konstantin | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Messenger of the gods | Steadfast, constant |
| Origin | Greek | Greek |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | HER-meez | kon-stan-TEEN |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1924 | 1967 |
| Peak year | 2025 (37) | 2015 (44) |
| In 2025 | 37 | 20 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Hermes
Konstantin
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Hermes | Konstantin |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 170 | 149 |
| 2010s | 119 | 319 |
| 2000s | 101 | 149 |
| 1990s | 104 | 40 |
| 1980s | 104 | 6 |
| 1970s | 40 | 0 |
| 1960s | 47 | 5 |
| 1950s | 6 | 0 |
| 1920s | 6 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Hermes or Konstantin more popular?
Hermes is more popular than Konstantin today: about 37 US babies were given the name Hermes in 2025, compared with 20 named Konstantin.
What is the difference between Hermes and Konstantin?
Hermes means Messenger of the gods (Greek origin), while Konstantin means Steadfast, constant (Greek origin).
Which name is older, Hermes or Konstantin?
In US records, Hermes first appears in 1924 and Konstantin in 1967, so Hermes has the longer recorded history.