Herold

Pronunciation: [ h-EHR-uhld ]

Herold is a boy baby name. Ranked #29,977 in the US, popular nicknames include Her, Hey, and Herie.

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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Herold is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-EHR-uhld.

Parents who love the name Herold often also consider Gerad, Macy, Senica .

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Historical Record

Herold first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.

Over 99 babies have been named Herold in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Herold is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,977 for boy names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#29,977
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#29,977
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Hero #2338 Heron #4406

Nicknames

Her Hey Herie Heroie

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Gerad Boy Germanic ger (spear) and hard (brave) Macy Boy Old French Senica Boy Native American Aba Boy Hebrew Rosbel Boy Spanish Buz Boy Hebrew onomatopoeia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Herold

Is Herold a boy or girl name?
Herold is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Herold?
Herold is pronounced h-EHR-uhld.
How popular is the name Herold?
Herold is currently ranked #29977 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Herold?
Common nicknames for Herold include Her, Hey, Herie, and Heroie.
Is Herold a common or rare name?
Herold is an uncommon name, ranked #29977 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Herold?
Herold pairs well with Gerad, Macy, Senica, Aba in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Herold?
Related spellings include Hero, Heron.

About the Name Herold

Herold is a boy name .

Herold is currently ranked #29,977 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Herold include Her, Hey, Herie, and Heroie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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

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