Herod

Pronunciation: [ h-EHR-uhd ]

Herod is a boy baby name. Ranked #38,757 in the US, popular nicknames include Her, Hey, and Herie.

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Meaning & Origin

Herod is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-EHR-uhd.

Parents who love the name Herod often also consider Althea, Connard, Forster .

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Historical Record

Herod first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.

Over 5 babies have been named Herod in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Herod is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,757 for boy names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#38,757
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#38,757
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Hero #2338 Heron #4406

Nicknames

Her Hey Herie

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Althea Boy Greek botanical Connard Boy Germanic Forster Boy Middle English Low Boy Norman French Dero Boy Persian/Modern Ludlow Boy Alternative Old English interpretation Hardwick Boy Old English

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"forester, keeper of the forest"

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Alternative Old English interpretation origin

"hill of the people"

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Frequently Asked Questions About Herod

Is Herod a boy or girl name?
Herod is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Herod?
Herod is pronounced h-EHR-uhd.
How popular is the name Herod?
Herod is currently ranked #38757 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Herod?
Common nicknames for Herod include Her, Hey, and Herie.
Is Herod a common or rare name?
Herod is an uncommon name, ranked #38757 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Herod?
Herod pairs well with Althea, Connard, Forster, Low in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Herod?
Related spellings include Hero, Heron.

About the Name Herod

Herod is a boy name .

Herod is currently ranked #38,757 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Herod include Her, Hey, and Herie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Herod include Hero, Heron . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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