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Jarmo

Quick answerJarmo is a Finnish given name derived from the Germanic element "ger" (spear) combined with the suffix "-mo," meaning "spear man" or relating to a warrior with a spear.

Finnish · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#27
TrendStable
Peak year
Syllables2
OriginFinnish
LanguageFinnish
CultureFinnish
Letters5
Numerology3 Chaldean 6
Global rank#27

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Jarmo

Jarmo is a Finnish given name derived from the Germanic element "ger" (spear) combined with the suffix "-mo," meaning "spear man" or relating to a warrior with a spear.

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Etymology

Jarmo is a Finnish given name derived from the Germanic element "ger" (spear) combined with the suffix "-mo," meaning "spear man" or relating to a warrior with a spear. The name is primarily used in Finland and among Finnish populations, with historical roots in Germanic naming traditions that influenced Scandinavian cultures.

Jarmo currently ranks #27 in the United States as a boy's name.

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