Hero vs Parishay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hero

Boy #2,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender, protector, warrior"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,338
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Hero Rank #2,338
Parishay Rank #51,124

Hero is more popular, ranked #2338 vs #51124 for Parishay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hero ___

  • Hero James
  • Hero Alexander
  • Hero Cole
  • Hero Reed
  • Hero Finn
  • Hero Mace

Parishay ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hero

Atlas Titan Valor Aria Phoenix

If you choose Parishay

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hero or Parishay more popular?

Hero is more popular, ranked #2338 compared to Parishay at #51124 in the United States.

What do Hero and Parishay mean?

Hero means "defender, protector, warrior" (Greek origin).

Are Hero and Parishay boy or girl names?

Hero is primarily a boy name. Parishay is primarily a girl name.

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