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