Herb
HERB
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
2,008
Peak Year
#70 in 1947
First Recorded
1884
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A short form of Herbert, a German name meaning "bright army" or "illustrious warrior."
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Herb Alpert
Grammy-winning trumpeter and bandleader.
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