Herb Name Meaning

Gender :

Masculine

The masculine name Herb is used in American. Other countries in which name herb being used are , Australian, French, German. Herb is not very commonly used baby name for boy. Ranked at 944 in top 1000 names.

Used in country/religion :

American , Australian , French , German

Rhyming Names of Herb: 

Names Similar to Herb :

Herbert, Herbert, Herbie, Herbertia, Herbertia, Herbert, Herbertine, Herbert, Herbet, Herbin

Popularity Rank :

Herb name was top ranked at 983 position in American during year 1935and most recently ranked at 4647 position in American during year 2011

Name Herb has been Common throughout the last hundred plus years and ranked at 6893 position. 2008 numbers of people were named Herb so far in last 100 years. (SSA)

More about :

The masculine name Herb is the short form of Herbert, which is derived from two Germanic elements: hari that means “army” and beraht that means “bright”. The name was introduced by the Normans to England. However, it was replaced by Herebeorht an Old English cognate. Throughout the Middle Ages it became rare but then was revived again in the 19th century.

 

There are many notable people with the name, from Herb Adderly a former American NFL player or Herb Ellis the American jazz guitarist.

Herb Numerology :

Personality No. 1. People with name Herb have leadership qualities. They act in a manner that they receive accolade. They are domineering & pushy. They have inordinate self-esteem. Person with Herb having 1 as Personality number are independent & are not afraid of exploring new avenues. They may be self-centered & arrogant. They are restless & create new things. They are physically strong. More Numerology