Herb Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Herb Name at a Glance

Name	Herb
Meaning	Diminutive of Herbert: Illustrious warrior. Army. Bright. Introduced into Britain during the Norman Conquest. Famous Bearer: American president Herbert C. Hoover (1874-1964).
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Herb Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Herb means “Diminutive of Herbert: Illustrious warrior. Army. Bright. Introduced into Britain during the Norman Conquest. Famous Bearer: American president Herbert C. Hoover (1874-1964”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Herb Name Origin

Our database records Herb under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Herb a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Herb is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Herb

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