Hero

Pronunciation: [ h-IHR-oh ]

Girl Name #51,299 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Hero is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-IHR-oh.

Parents who love the name Hero often also consider Helen, Henrietta, Hettie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #51,299
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Hermione #1674 Hera #2783

Also a Boy Name

Hero is also used as a boy name, ranked #2338.

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Similar Names

Helen Henrietta Hettie Helena Hester Helene Henry Hedwig

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hero

Is Hero a boy or girl name?

Hero is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #51299. As a boy name, it is ranked #2338. Hero is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Hero?

Hero is pronounced h-IHR-oh.

How popular is the name Hero?

Hero is currently ranked #51299 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Hero a common or rare name?

Hero is an uncommon name, ranked #51299 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Hero

Hero is a girl name .

Is Hero a boy or girl name? Hero is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #51,299 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,338. Hero is more commonly used as a boy name.

Hero is currently ranked #51,299 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Hero include Hermione, Hera . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.