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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Hero, heroic one
- Origin
- Ancient Greek
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- HEE-roh
Hero (HEE-roh) is an Ancient Greek name meaning "hero" or "heroic one." It says exactly what it means, which makes it an easy name to explain to relatives and a simple one for a child to grow into.
Meaning & Origin of Hero
Meaning: Hero, heroic one.
Origin: Ancient Greek.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Hero
HEE-rohIPA /ˈhɪəroʊ/
Popularity of Hero
Hero ranked #2342 in 2024, with 60 babies given the name that year. It reached its highest point in 2021 at #2085 with 70 babies, so it has slipped a little since then.
Names Like Hero
These names have followed a similar path to Hero in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Hero mean?
Hero, heroic one. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Hero?
Hero is pronounced HEE-roh (IPA: /ˈhɪəroʊ/).
Is Hero a popular name right now?
Hero is near its all-time peak (#2085 in 2021), ranked #2342 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2000–2024.)
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