Heber
Heber: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhibɚ/ · /ˈhiːbə/
Meaning and origin of Heber
- A male given name originating from the Bible [in turn from Hebrew].
- A male given name from Irish.
Etymology
Borrowed from Biblical Hebrew עֵבֶר (ʿĒḇer). The town in Arizona is named after either Heber C. Kimball or Heber J. Grant, both Mormon leaders.
How popular is Heber?
Since 1880, 3,163 boys in the U.S. have been named Heber. Its highest rank for boys was #508 in 1891. In 2025, 31 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Heber FAQ
What does the name Heber mean?
A male given name originating from the Bible [in turn from Hebrew]. A male given name from Irish. Borrowed from Biblical Hebrew עֵבֶר (ʿĒḇer). The town in Arizona is named after either Heber C. Kimball or Heber J. Grant, both Mormon leaders.
What is the origin of the name Heber?
Heber is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Heber?
Since 1880, 3,163 boys in the U.S. have been named Heber. Its highest rank for boys was #508 in 1891. In 2025, 31 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Heber a boy or girl name?
Heber is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 3,163 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.