Hero
Hero: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɪə.ɹəʊ/ · [ˈhɪə.ɹəʊ~ˈçɪə.ɹəʊ]
Meaning and origin of Hero
- A female given name from Ancient Greek of English-speakers.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Ἡρώ (Hērṓ).
How popular is Hero?
Since 1880, 219 girls and 806 boys in the U.S. have been named Hero (21% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5865 in 2016. Its highest rank for boys was #2085 in 2021. In 2025, 70 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Hero
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Hero
Sister and brother names that share Hero's Greek roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Hero FAQ
What does the name Hero mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek of English-speakers. From Ancient Greek Ἡρώ (Hērṓ).
What is the origin of the name Hero?
Hero is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Hero?
Since 1880, 219 girls and 806 boys in the U.S. have been named Hero (21% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5865 in 2016. Its highest rank for boys was #2085 in 2021. In 2025, 70 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Hero a boy or girl name?
Hero is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (219 girls and 806 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.