Hero Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hero Name at a Glance

Name	Hero
Meaning	Priestess of Aphrodite.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Hero Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hero means “Priestess of Aphrodite”. 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.

Hero Name Origin

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

Is Hero a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Hero

When considering Hero for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.