Ermel is a unique and distinctive given name of German origin, derived from the Germanic elements 'er' meaning 'army' or 'powerful', and 'mann' signifying 'man'. The name Ermel was popular during the Middle Ages but has since become quite rare, adding to its uniqueness. It's pronounced as /ˈɜːməl/, with the stress on the first syllable.
The name Ermel experienced periods of popularity between 1915 and 1934, with a noticeable dip in the late 1920s to early 1930s before seeing another peak in 1952.