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Heber

♂ Boy

Pronounced HEE-ber /ˈhi.bər/High

Meaning: From Hebrew Hever/Eber, 'enclave, association' or 'companion'; a biblical patriarch's nameMedium

In 30 seconds: A patriarch's deep-cut name: Heber means 'enclave' or 'companion' and belongs to several biblical figures — and, some say, to the very root of the word 'Hebrew'. Old, sturdy, and Irish-tinged too.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew Hever/Eber, 'enclave, association' or 'companion'; a biblical patriarch's name
U.S. rank (2025)#3601 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,162

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200518812025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Heber comes from Hebrew — either Hever, 'enclave, association', or Eber, 'the one who crosses over' — borne by biblical figures including an ancestor in Abraham's line and the husband of Jael. It also serves as an anglicization of the Irish Éibhear.

In the U.S. it appears in Latter-day Saint families (after church leader Heber C. Kimball) and others. Rare, biblical at the root, and sturdy.

Did you know? Eber — a form of Heber — is named in Genesis as an ancestor of Abraham, and some scholars connect his name to the origin of the word 'Hebrew' itself.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Heber — etymology

Variations

EberÉibhearHebert

Nicknames

Heb

Famous Bearers

  • ★Heber C. Kimball (1801-1868)
    early leader of the Latter Day Saint movement
  • ★Heber J. Grant (1856-1945)
    seventh president of the LDS Church

If you like Heber…

Seth— a fellow biblical patriarch name
Abner— the companion Old Testament name
Japheth— another deep-cut biblical pick
Lazer— another Hebrew name
Myer— a fellow Hebrew choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Heber mean?

Heber is Hebrew for 'enclave, association' or 'companion', a biblical patriarch's name.

How do you pronounce Heber?

It's said HEE-ber /ˈhi.bər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Heber a boy or girl name?

Heber is a boy's name.

How popular is Heber?

Heber is a rare name in the U.S.

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