Hero vs Gohan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hero

Boy #2,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender, protector, warrior"

Origin: Greek

Greek English American

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Boy #2,450 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cooked rice, meal"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American Anime fan communities

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Hero Rank #2,338

Gohan Rank #2,450

Hero is more popular, ranked #2338 vs #2450 for Gohan.

Is Hero or Gohan more popular?

Hero is more popular, ranked #2338 compared to Gohan at #2450 in the United States.

What do Hero and Gohan mean?

Hero means "defender, protector, warrior" (Greek origin). Gohan means "cooked rice, meal" (Japanese origin).

Are Hero and Gohan boy or girl names?

Hero is primarily a boy name. Gohan is primarily a boy name.