Heber Boy

Popularity: #907 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: HEE-bur /ˈhiːbər/

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Hebrew: 'the one who is united'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Heber has its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the name עֵבֶר (Ever), which means "to cross over" or "to pass through." This etymology is significant as it is often associated with the idea of transition or migration. The name appears in the Hebrew Bible, where Heber is mentioned as a descendant of Shem, one of Noah's sons, in the genealogies outlined in the Book of Genesis.

The name was subsequently transliterated into Greek as Ἕβερ (Heber) and later into Latin, before making its way into Old French and eventually into English during the Middle Ages. Historically, Heber is notable for its biblical connections, particularly in the context of the Old Testament.

The name is borne by several figures, including Heber the Kenite, a warrior allied with the Israelites during the time of the Judges, as recounted in the Book of Judges. This association with biblical narratives has contributed to the name's endurance through centuries, as it has been embraced by various cultures influenced by Judeo-Christian traditions.

Culturally, Heber has been linked to themes of strength and resilience, reflecting the character of those who bear the name in historical texts. The name has also been associated with various saints and religious figures throughout Christian history, further solidifying its significance in religious contexts.

In addition, the diminutive form "Heb" has occasionally been used, although it is less common. Overall, Heber's linguistic roots, historical milestones, and cultural resonance contribute to its lasting presence in the lexicon of names.

Famous people named Heber

In this section, you will find notable people named Heber. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Heber who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Heber who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Heber J. Grant is a religious leader best known for serving as the seventh president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Heber C. Kimball is a religious leader best known for being a prominent early leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Heber, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

HectorHarrisonHenryHugoHarlanHolden

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Heber. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

HectorHarlanHendrickHavenHendersonHollisHollander

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Heber was first seen in the United States in 1881.

Heber has ranked as high as #3837 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in Utah, California, Texas, North Carolina, and Arizona.

In the past 5 years the name Heber has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Heber is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Heber was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Heber.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 31 31
2024 34 34
2023 29 29
2022 41 41
2021 28 28
2020 23 23
2019 28 28
2018 30 30
2017 33 33
2016 24 24
2015 38 38
2014 37 37
2013 44 44
2012 60 60
2011 47 47
2010 64 64
2009 58 58
2008 66 66
2007 61 61
2006 69 69
2005 81 81
2004 49 49
2003 41 41
2002 58 58
2001 52 52
2000 50 50
1999 38 38
1998 28 28
1997 32 32
1996 42 42
1995 26 26
1994 26 26
1993 23 23
1992 31 31
1991 24 24
1990 19 19
1989 21 21
1988 23 23
1987 12 12
1986 14 14
1985 19 19
1984 19 19
1983 17 17
1982 23 23
1981 15 15
1980 19 19
1979 14 14
1978 12 12
1977 13 13
1976 7 7
1975 13 13
1974 14 14
1973 9 9
1972 5 5
1971 14 14
1970 7 7
1969 9 9
1968 6 6
1967 8 8
1966 11 11
1965 6 6
1964 10 10
1963 10 10
1962 9 9
1961 12 12
1960 9 9
1959 7 7
1958 7 7
1957 11 11
1956 11 11
1955 10 10
1954 18 18
1953 10 10
1952 14 14
1951 16 16
1950 15 15
1949 16 16
1948 8 8
1947 11 11
1945 17 17
1944 10 10
1943 18 18
1942 11 11
1941 14 14
1940 20 20
1939 15 15
1938 17 17
1937 19 19
1936 17 17
1935 17 17
1934 20 20
1933 18 18
1932 13 13
1931 25 25
1930 27 27
1929 23 23
1928 35 35
1927 27 27
1926 35 35
1925 31 31
1924 48 48
1923 30 30
1922 44 44
1921 44 44
1920 39 39
1919 38 38
1918 40 40
1917 41 41
1916 35 35
1915 45 45
1914 27 27
1913 25 25
1912 19 19
1911 8 8
1910 11 11
1909 11 11
1908 9 9
1905 9 9
1904 8 8
1903 10 10
1901 11 11
1900 8 8
1899 9 9
1898 8 8
1897 6 6
1896 12 12
1895 13 13
1894 11 11
1893 9 9
1892 13 13
1891 13 13
1890 7 7
1889 8 8
1888 9 9
1887 7 7
1886 9 9
1885 12 12
1884 11 11
1883 6 6
1882 6 6
1881 6 6

Top States for Heber (2023)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
UT 5
100%