Heber vs Hillel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heber

Boy #3,481 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beyond, one who crossed over"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Biblical Mormon/LDS

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,481
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Heb

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Heber Rank #3,481
Hillel Rank #3,325

Hillel is more popular, ranked #3325 vs #3481 for Heber.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Heber ___

  • Heber James
  • Heber Grant
  • Heber Samuel
  • Heber John
  • Heber Thomas

Hillel ___

  • Hillel David
  • Hillel Benjamin
  • Hillel Jacob
  • Hillel Michael
  • Hillel Moshe
  • Hillel Avi

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Heber

Ezra Nephi Moroni Hyrum Brigham

If you choose Hillel

Miriam Devorah Ezra Yael Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heber or Hillel more popular?

Hillel is more popular, ranked #3325 compared to Heber at #3481 in the United States.

What do Heber and Hillel mean?

Heber means "beyond, one who crossed over" (Hebrew origin). Hillel means "shining one, luminous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Heber and Hillel boy or girl names?

Heber is primarily a boy name. Hillel is primarily a boy name.

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