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Hebron

♂ Boy

Pronounced HEB-run /ˈhɛb.rən/Medium

Meaning: A biblical place-and-personal name, from the Hebrew for 'association; alliance; company.' Hebron is an ancient city in the West Bank, sacred to Judaism and Islam as the burial place of the patriarchs — noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A biblical name of place and bond: Hebron means 'association; alliance' (said 'HEB-run').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA biblical place-and-personal name, from the Hebrew for 'association; alliance; company.' Hebron is an ancient city in the West Bank, sacred to Judaism and Islam as the burial place of the patriarchs — noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2020)#12757 ↘ Falling
2020 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 70

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319142020

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

Hebron appears in the Bible as both a place and a personal name, from the Hebrew for 'association; alliance.' The ancient city of Hebron is holy to Judaism and Islam as the resting place of the patriarchs — noted respectfully; rare as a given name in the U.S. (said 'HEB-run').

It appears only rarely as a first name in the U.S. Extremely rare and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Hebron is Hebrew for 'association; alliance' — also an ancient city in the West Bank, sacred to Judaism and Islam as the burial place of the patriarchs, noted respectfully (said 'HEB-run').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Hebron — Hebrew 'association; alliance'; ancient sacred city

Variations

HevronChebronHebronn

Nicknames

HebBron

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hebron mean?

Hebron is Hebrew for 'association; alliance'; it is also an ancient city, sacred to Judaism and Islam as the burial place of the patriarchs.

How do you pronounce Hebron?

It's said HEB-run /ˈhɛb.rən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hebron a boy or girl name?

Hebron is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Hebron?

Hebron is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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