Female and male names most popular over the last 10 years - page 1981.
Herold
Rare German name derived from "haro" meaning "army" and "wulf" meaning "wolf".
Herrel
Rare male name of Germanic origin meaning 'army' or 'warrior'.
Herrell
Rare English given name of unknown origin, possibly derived from Old Norse elements meaning 'army' and 'power'.
Herrick
English given name derived from the Old German 'Hrodgaric', meaning 'famous spear'.
Herron
Uncommon English name derived from the Old English word "heron," signifying grace, patience, and keen observation, first appearing in medieval England.
Herry
French-origin name derived from "heron," signifying grace and nobility, with historic ties to French royalty like King Henri II.
Hersch
Unique Hebrew name derived from "heresh," meaning "cave." It holds significant historical and cultural importance in Judaism, having biblical origins through Esau's son named Hersch.
Herschal
Unique Hebrew name meaning "song" or "psalm," derived from "tehillah" ("praise"), reflecting its musical connotations in Jewish tradition.
Herschell
Distinctive Hebrew name derived from "heresh," meaning "candle." It gained popularity in late 19th-century Jewish communities and has been associated with notable figures like Herschel Grynszpan, despite its current rarity.
Hersel
Hershel is a unique Hebrew name derived from "heresh," meaning "deer." It signifies intelligence, grace, and swiftness, and has been popular among Ashkenazi Jews since the Middle Ages, with notable bearers like Herschel Grynszpan and Herschel W. Isaacson. Despite its Jewish origins, Hershel gained wider popularity in the early 20th century thanks to baseball player Herschell Goodwin. Today, it remains an uncommon but distinctive choice, admired for its tradition and uniqueness.
Hersey
Rare American boy's name of German origin, derived from "Hersche" meaning "deer". It's famously linked to Milton S. Hershey, founder of the Hershey Company.
Hershal
Rare Hebrew name derived from "heresh," meaning "cave," associated with the biblical story of Hannah and Elkanah, and symbolizing shelter and strength.
Hershall
Rare Hebrew name meaning 'Yahweh is my strength', derived from Hezekiah, borne by King Hezekiah of Judah around 700 BCE.
Hershel
Rare Hebrew name meaning 'deer', historically associated with wisdom and grace.
Hershell
Rare Hebrew name meaning "dweller in the cave," derived from the word "heresh.
Hersie
Unique African given name, derived from the Ewe people of Ghana and Togo, meaning 'she brings joy'.
Herta
German-origin feminine name meaning 'strong' or 'brave', popular in medieval Germany and appearing in works by Goethe.
Hertha
German-derived female name with a powerful meaning: "army of the people.
Hertis
Rare German given name meaning 'strength' or 'power'. It's typically used as a middle name in Germany but can serve as a distinctive first name globally, despite its scarcity.
Hervie
Rare French name derived from Old German Herwig, meaning "strong in battle.
Hervin
French name derived from Old German Herwig, meaning 'strong in war' or 'having a strong army', popular among medieval French nobility. Despite its historical significance, Hervin remains relatively uncommon today, with fewer than 100 occurrences in the United States alone.
Hervy
Unique French name derived from Heribert, meaning "famous warrior".
Hery
Unisex name of French origin, meaning "ruling". It's pronounced /ˈheri/, with emphasis on the first syllable. Commonly used for boys in France and for both genders in Malagasy culture, Hery has gained global popularity due to its distinctive sound and spelling.
Heshimu
Uniquely beautiful African name of Swahili origin, meaning 'respect' or 'honor', reflecting the high regard for these virtues in East African societies.
Hesper
Unique Greek name derived from "hesperos," meaning "evening star.
Hess
The German origin name Hess means "hedgehog".
Hessel
Rare boy's name of Scandinavian origin, meaning 'stallion', conveying strength and courage.
Hessie
Rare German-derived name, believed to mean "hot" or "boiling," first recorded in 18th-century Scotland among German immigrants.
Hessie
Rare German girl's name derived from the historical region of Hesse, signifying regional pride but lacking intrinsic meaning.
Hesta
Scandinavian name of Old Norse origin, derived from 'hest' meaning "mare" or "female horse". It signifies strength, grace, and freedom.
Hestel
Rare Hebrew variant of Esther, meaning "star," carrying biblical significance and suitable for both genders.
Hester
Hebrew name meaning "loving-kindness," associated with notable historical figures and the protagonist in Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel "The Scarlet Letter.
Hetal
Indian name from Gujarat, derived from the Sanskrit word meaning "the sixth day of the lunar month." It has been traditionally used for both boys and girls but is more commonly found among females today. In Hindu mythology, Hetal is associated with wisdom and intelligence due to its appearance in the epic Mahabharata. Today, it's a popular global choice reflecting Indian heritage, as seen with notable figures like Hetal Dave and Hetal Kadakia.
Hether
Uncommon English name with origins tracing back to the Old English word "heth" meaning hedge or hazel bush. Its rarity adds to its uniqueness, although some may mistakenly associate it with Heather due to similar spelling.
Hetty
Dutch-derived feminine name, originally from Henriette meaning "home ruler" or "powerful in war.
Hettye
Rare Hebrew-origin name derived from Esther, symbolizing courage and faith.
Hevan
Distinct Welsh name derived from "hebon," meaning "snow." It translates to "little snow" or "white snow.
Heven
Heaven is a Hebrew name meaning "heavens," derived from Old English "heofon" and Proto-Germanic "*hebanan." It has been popular throughout history, often associated with femininity but also used unisex in recent years.
Hevyn
Captivating Welsh name derived from Huw, an ancient Welsh form of Howell or Howel, meaning 'eminence dedicated to God'.
Hewell
English name derived from Huwhel, meaning "heart-wolf" or "mind-wolf".