Arman is a name with several roots: in Persian arman means "wish" or "ideal", it is a common name in Armenia and Kazakhstan, and in Europe it is a form of Armand or Herman, Germanic names meaning "army man". Its mix of cultures makes it a natural choice for families with Iranian, Armenian or Central Asian heritage. In the United States Arman has stayed outside the top 1000, with a peak of number 1016 in 2004, and its rank of 1204 in 2025 is its best in more than a decade.