Harmon
Meaning of Harmon
Originating from Germanic roots, the name Harmon is a strong and masculine choice for a baby boy. It has variations such as Herman. The name Harmon is pronounced as "HAHR-muhn" in both British English (/ˈhɑː.mən/) and American English (/ˈhɑr.mən/). While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it continues to be a well-liked name choice for parents. In recent years, it has consistently ranked within the top 5000 names for boys born in the United States. The associations with this name include strength, harmony, and resilience, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a meaningful and timeless name for their son.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as HAHR-muhn (/ˈhɑː.mən/)
American English
- Pronunced as HAHR-muhn (/ˈhɑr.mən/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Harmon
| Harmon Clayton Killebrew Jr., known as "the Killer" and "Hammerin' Harmon," was a prolific power hitter in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Minnesota Twins, and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984. |
| Harmon Clifford Jones was a Canadian-born film editor and director known for his work at 20th Century-Fox studio and for directing numerous feature films and television episodes. |
| Harmon White Caldwell served as President of the University of Georgia and later as Chancellor of the University System of Georgia. |
| Harmon Peleg Burroughs was an American farmer and politician. |
| Harmon Washington Hendricks (1846–1928) was a prominent figure in the copper trading industry and served as vice chairman of the board of trustees for the Museum of the American Indian. |
