Gender: Male
Origin: Australian, English
Meaning: Bright, Excellent Army, Ruler, Form of Herbert
Pronunciation: hɜːb, /hɜːrb/, ER B
Popularity Rank: #21,847
Derived from the Old English word 'herebeald' meaning 'warrior' or 'battle-bright'. Herb can also be short for names such as Herbert or Hubert.
The name Herb is of Australian, English origin and means Bright, Excellent Army, Ruler, Form of Herbert, Warrior or battle-bright. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Herb is commonly found in United States of America, Canada, Germany, and 46 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: hɜːb
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /hɜːrb/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: ER B
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
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At NamesLook, the name Herb is recorded 1,838 times globally, ranking it as the 21,847th most common name worldwide.
Herb is most prevalent in United States of America, with 1,428 occurrences, making it the 2,241th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Herb is found among 1 in every 1267 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #2,241 | 1 : 1,267 |
| Canada | #2,915 | 1 : 2,373 |
| Germany | #8,533 | 1 : 10,785 |
| United Kingdom | #14,263 | 1 : 17,684 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Herb from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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