Helmut
German · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Helmut
The given name 'Helmut' means "brave protector" or "helmet of courage," derived from the Old High German elements *helm* ("helmet, protection") and *muot* ("spirit, courage").
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Etymology
The given name 'Helmut' means "brave protector" or "helmet of courage," derived from the Old High German elements *helm* ("helmet, protection") and *muot* ("spirit, courage"). It is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and historically gained prominence in Germany and Austria, notably associated with figures like Field Marshal Helmut von Moltke the Elder and Chancellor Helmut Kohl, with no specific religious affiliation.
Helmut currently ranks #6,170 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1960.
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