Hero vs Emeric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hero

Boy #2,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender, protector, warrior"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"home ruler, power"

Origin: Germanic

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Hero Rank #2,338

Emeric Rank #2,332

Emeric is more popular, ranked #2332 vs #2338 for Hero.

Is Hero or Emeric more popular?

Emeric is more popular, ranked #2332 compared to Hero at #2338 in the United States.

What do Hero and Emeric mean?

Hero means "defender, protector, warrior" (Greek origin). Emeric means "home ruler, power" (Germanic origin).

Are Hero and Emeric boy or girl names?

Hero is primarily a boy name. Emeric is primarily a boy name.