Heber

Heber - A very unique male name

Heber appeared on the charts for the first time in 1913 on position #1043. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Heber and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Heber? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Heber. The baby boy name Heber was given to 10 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3153 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 146,628 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Heber peaked in popularity 105 years ago in 1921 on position 930.

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Heber is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Heber is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,597 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,716.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Heber is where you live.

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Heber origin and meaning

Hebrew, biblical

Association; company (from Hebrew heber)

Heber is a biblical Hebrew name, from heber, 'association' or 'company,' borne by figures in Genesis and Judges and by Eber's kin. In American use it is also carried by Latter-day Saint tradition through the bearer below. It has been used since 1913 in small numbers.

Attested etymology

Heber is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Heber, pop culture references for the name Heber and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Heber

We've found the following names that sound similar to Heber, sorted by popularity.

Hoover / Hooper / Huber /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Heber

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Heber a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Heber?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

HEE-ber · /ˈhiːbər/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Eber — The related biblical name.

Nicknames: Heb

Famous bearers

• Heber — Biblical figure in Genesis and Judges (Biblical) Historical
• Heber J. Grant — President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1856–1945) Historical

Style

BiblicalClassic

Why parents choose it

A deep-cut biblical name with LDS heritage — ancient, rare, and quietly sturdy.

Worth knowing

• Unfamiliar outside biblical and LDS contexts; confused with Herbert and Eber.