Hero
- Pronunciation
- [He-ro]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Myth Name (Priestess Of Aphrodite)
- Origin
- Greek
Hero Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 214 baby girls have been named Hero. The name peaked in 2016 with 22 US births that year (rank #5865). In 2024, ranked #16132 nationally — 10,267 places below its 2016 peak.
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Hero
If you like Hero's Greek origin, consider these related names: Abdera, Abderus, Absyrtus, Abydos, Acantha. Browse all Greek names →
4-Letter Names Starting with H
Names with Hero's exact length and starting letter: Hadi, Hadu, Haig, Haji, Hale.
Quick Facts About Hero
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Compare Hero to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Hero against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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