Hero
he-ro
US Popularity:4084
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Hero
Every story needs a hero, and baby can be their very own champion with a name like this! Hero is a Greek gender-neutral name that has great significance and meaning across the world. Known for their courage, nobility, and outstanding achievements, heroes strive to use their powers to help people in need. Whether you want to teach baby all the key elements of becoming a hero or you know that someday they will protect others in their own way, a valiant name like Hero is surely one to consider.
Hero Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Hero is currently #4084 in U.S. births
Boy:Hero is currently #4765 in U.S. births
Girl:Hero is currently #14306 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#14306
in 2022
+ 5144
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 419
Behind the Name, Hero, June 2023
Merriam-Webster, Hero
Collins Dictionary, Definition of 'hero'
Ancestry, Hero Family History
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