Herb

Pronunciation: [ ERB ]

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Boy Name #19,794 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Herb is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ERB.

Parents who love the name Herb often also consider Sadie, Cline, Cletus .

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Historical Record

Herb first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.

Over 845 babies have been named Herb in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Herb is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,794 for boy names in the US .

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#19,794
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#19,794
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Hershy #2147 Hernan #2182 Hero #2338 Herbert #2474 Heriberto #2532 Herman #2654 Hershel #2764 Hersh #2880

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Sadie Boy Hebrew (Sarah) Cline Boy Old German Cletus Boy Ancient Greek Mackie Boy Irish Gaelic Erasmus Boy Greek Jakiah Boy American Cloral Boy Latin/Greek

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"slope, hillside"

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Ancient Greek origin

"renowned, called"

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Mackie Boy

Irish Gaelic origin

"son of the horse lord"

#19,750 in US
Erasmus Boy

Greek origin

"beloved, desired"

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American origin

"God will establish; may God protect"

#19,650 in US
Cloral Boy

Latin/Greek origin

"green, blooming"

#19,918 in US
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Frequently Asked Questions About Herb

Is Herb a boy or girl name?
Herb is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Herb?
Herb is pronounced ERB.
How popular is the name Herb?
Herb is currently ranked #19794 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Herb a common or rare name?
Herb is an uncommon name, ranked #19794 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Herb?
Herb pairs well with Sadie, Cline, Cletus, Mackie in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Herb?
Related spellings include Hershy, Hernan, Hero, Herbert.

About the Name Herb

Herb is a boy name .

Herb is currently ranked #19,794 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Herb include Hershy, Hernan, Hero, Herbert, Heriberto . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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