Gender: Male
Origin: German
Meaning: Helmet of courage, Courageous, Helmet, Helmet Protection
Pronunciation: HEHL-moot, /ˈhɛlmʊt/, HH EH L M AH T
Popularity Rank: #4,405
Derived from the Germanic elements helm "helmet" and muot "courage". This name was borne by a 7th-century saint and bishop of Langres in France.
The name Helmut is of German origin and means Helmet of courage, Courageous, Helmet, Helmet Protection. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Helmut is commonly found in Germany, Austria, Italy, and 64 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: HEHL-moot
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈhɛlmʊt/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: HH EH L M AH T
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
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At NamesLook, the name Helmut is recorded 13,566 times globally, ranking it as the 4,405th most common name worldwide.
Helmut is most prevalent in Germany, with 7,656 occurrences, making it the 153th most popular name in the country.
In Austria, the name Helmut is found among 1 in every 28 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | #153 | 1 : 48 |
| Austria | #57 | 1 : 28 |
| Italy | #3,455 | 1 : 2,532 |
| Switzerland | #1,295 | 1 : 1,115 |
| United States of America | #13,238 | 1 : 12,922 |
| Netherlands | #3,650 | 1 : 2,810 |
| Colombia | #8,216 | 1 : 10,658 |
| Belgium | #2,852 | 1 : 2,533 |
| Chile | #3,758 | 1 : 5,882 |
| France | #10,704 | 1 : 14,174 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Helmut from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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