Male names most popular from last year - page 629.
Herrick
English given name derived from the Old German 'Hrodgaric', meaning 'famous spear'.
Herron
Uncommon English name derived from the Old English word "heron," signifying grace, patience, and keen observation, first appearing in medieval England.
Herry
French-origin name derived from "heron," signifying grace and nobility, with historic ties to French royalty like King Henri II.
Hersch
Unique Hebrew name derived from "heresh," meaning "cave." It holds significant historical and cultural importance in Judaism, having biblical origins through Esau's son named Hersch.
Herschal
Unique Hebrew name meaning "song" or "psalm," derived from "tehillah" ("praise"), reflecting its musical connotations in Jewish tradition.
Herschell
Distinctive Hebrew name derived from "heresh," meaning "candle." It gained popularity in late 19th-century Jewish communities and has been associated with notable figures like Herschel Grynszpan, despite its current rarity.
Hersel
Hershel is a unique Hebrew name derived from "heresh," meaning "deer." It signifies intelligence, grace, and swiftness, and has been popular among Ashkenazi Jews since the Middle Ages, with notable bearers like Herschel Grynszpan and Herschel W. Isaacson. Despite its Jewish origins, Hershel gained wider popularity in the early 20th century thanks to baseball player Herschell Goodwin. Today, it remains an uncommon but distinctive choice, admired for its tradition and uniqueness.
Hersey
Rare American boy's name of German origin, derived from "Hersche" meaning "deer". It's famously linked to Milton S. Hershey, founder of the Hershey Company.
Hershal
Rare Hebrew name derived from "heresh," meaning "cave," associated with the biblical story of Hannah and Elkanah, and symbolizing shelter and strength.
Hershall
Rare Hebrew name meaning 'Yahweh is my strength', derived from Hezekiah, borne by King Hezekiah of Judah around 700 BCE.
Hershell
Rare Hebrew name meaning "dweller in the cave," derived from the word "heresh.
Hershey
English occupational surname that originated from Middle English words meaning "heather" or "gorse," popularized by Milton S. Hershey's chocolate company town in Pennsylvania.
Hersie
Unique African given name, derived from the Ewe people of Ghana and Togo, meaning 'she brings joy'.
Hertis
Rare German given name meaning 'strength' or 'power'. It's typically used as a middle name in Germany but can serve as a distinctive first name globally, despite its scarcity.
Hervey
Masculine given name of Norman origin, derived from Old German "Heribert", meaning "Bright Army" or "Famous in War". It was introduced to England by the Normans during the 11th century and became popular among the nobility, notably borne by Hervey de Glanville, the Justiciar of England under King Henry II. Today, Hervey is a distinctive historic name associated with strength and nobility.
Hervie
Rare French name derived from Old German Herwig, meaning "strong in battle.
Hervin
French name derived from Old German Herwig, meaning 'strong in war' or 'having a strong army', popular among medieval French nobility. Despite its historical significance, Hervin remains relatively uncommon today, with fewer than 100 occurrences in the United States alone.
Hervy
Unique French name derived from Heribert, meaning "famous warrior".
Hery
Unisex name of French origin, meaning "ruling". It's pronounced /ˈheri/, with emphasis on the first syllable. Commonly used for boys in France and for both genders in Malagasy culture, Hery has gained global popularity due to its distinctive sound and spelling.
Hesed
Hebrew name derived from 'chesed', meaning 'kindness or loving-kindness'. It signifies profound loyalty and is one of God's thirteen attributes of mercy in Jewish tradition.
Hesham
Arabic male given name which means 'generous' or 'kind-hearted'.
Hesher
Uncommon Hebrew male name meaning 'pleasing' or 'delightful'.
Heshimu
Uniquely beautiful African name of Swahili origin, meaning 'respect' or 'honor', reflecting the high regard for these virtues in East African societies.
Hesler
Unique given name of English origin, derived from the Old English word 'hæsl', meaning 'hazel'. It signifies nature, growth, and nourishment.
Hess
The German origin name Hess means "hedgehog".
Hessel
Rare boy's name of Scandinavian origin, meaning 'stallion', conveying strength and courage.
Hessie
Rare German girl's name derived from the historical region of Hesse, signifying regional pride but lacking intrinsic meaning.
Hester
Hebrew name meaning "loving-kindness," associated with notable historical figures and the protagonist in Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel "The Scarlet Letter.
Het
Distinct Dutch name derived from the Middle Dutch word "het," meaning "the" in English. Historically used as both a given name and surname, Het has appeared independently or as a short form of names like Henriette or Harriet. Notably, it was used as a pet name for Dr. Hendrick Hooft in Rembrandt's "The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp." Despite its uncommon usage, Het carries a unique history and meaning, making it a memorable choice for those seeking something different.
Hever
Distinctive Spanish name derived from the English town where Anne Boleyn was born, with potential meanings related to 'head' or 'oat'. Its history is deeply intertwined with the influential Boleyn family and England's religious transformation during Henry VIII's reign.
Hewell
English name derived from Huwhel, meaning "heart-wolf" or "mind-wolf".
Hewey
Uncommon American name likely derived from Scottish/Irish Gaelic "Uistean", meaning "large wave".
Hewlett
English name of Old English origin, derived from "hewald," meaning "powerful" or "strong.
Heydan
Persian-origin name meaning "like a lion," popular among medieval Kurds, with spelling variations including Heydan, Haydan, Hedyan, and pronunciation /hɛjˈdæːn/.
Heytor
Distinctive Basque origin name meaning 'from the rocky peak', reflecting the rugged terrain of the autonomous Basque Country in Spain and France.
Heywood
English name derived from Old English words meaning 'enclosure' and 'wood', originally referring to someone living near a woodland clearing enclosed by hedges.
Hezekian
Hezekiah is a rare Hebrew name meaning "God will strengthen" or "God is my strength.
Hezekiel
Hebrew name meaning "God will strengthen," derived from the Hebrew word "Chizqiyahu." It was borne by several figures in the Bible, notably the prophet Ezekiel.
Hezikiah
Unique Hebrew name meaning "God is my strength.
Hezkiah
Hezekiah is a Hebrew name meaning "God will strengthen.