Norman

Meaning of Norman

Means "Northman" or "from Normandy."

Norman has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Norman

After ranking as high as #663 in 2000, Norman has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Norman

• Norman Reedus
  Actor, The Walking Dead
• Norman Lear
  Television writer and producer
• Norman Rockwell
  Illustrator and painter
• Norman Jewison
  Film director and producer
• Norman Schwarzkopf
  U.S. Army general

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Questions about the name Norman

What does the name Norman mean?

Norman means means "northman" or "from normandy.", and it comes from Germanic origins.

Is Norman a boy's or a girl's name?

Norman is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Norman?

Norman did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Norman most popular?

Norman peaked at #663 in 2000.