Quick answer
Hermes is a boy name meaning "cairn, pile of stones, boundary marker".
Pronunciation: Classical Greek /her.mɛ̂ːs/; American English /ˈhɜɹ.miz/; British English /ˈhɜː.miːz/; Spanish /ˈeɾ.mes/.
Meaning and history
Possibly from Greek ἕρμα (herma) meaning "cairn, pile of stones, boundary marker". It might also be of pre-Greek origin. Hermes was a Greek god associated with speed and good luck, who served as a messenger to Zeus and the other gods. He was also the patron of travellers, writers, athletes, merchants, thieves and orators. This was also used as a personal name, being borne for example by a 1st-century saint and martyr.
Notes and context
Usage: greek mythology, ancient greek, spanish | Ancient Greek: Ἑρμῆς