Herb
Meaning of Herb
Originating from the Germanic name Herbert, Herb is a male name with a rich history and associations. It is derived from the elements "heri," meaning "army," and "beraht," which means "bright" or "famous." This combination of meanings gives Herb a strong and distinguished character. The name has variations such as Herbert, which further emphasize its noble origin. In terms of popularity in the United States, Herb had fluctuating occurrences over the years, peaking in the 1950s and gradually declining since then. Despite this decline, Herb continues to hold a sense of timeless charm and uniqueness for parents seeking a classic yet uncommon name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as hurb (/hɜːb/)
American English
- Pronunced as hurb (/hɜːrb/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Herb
| Herb Alpert is an accomplished American trumpeter and co-founder of A&M Records, known for leading the band Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass and achieving chart-topping success as both a vocalist and instrumentalist. |
| Herb Brooks - Herbert Paul Brooks Jr. was a renowned American ice hockey player and coach, best known for coaching the gold medal-winning U.S. Olympic team at the 1980 Lake Placid Games, where they achieved the historic "Miracle on Ice" victory over the heavily favored Soviet team. |
| Herb Kelleher - Herbert David Kelleher was an American billionaire airline businessman and lawyer, known for co-founding and leading Southwest Airlines until his passing in 2019. |
| Herb Adderley - Herbert Anthony Adderley was a renowned American professional football player, known for his career as a cornerback with the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980. |
| Herb Carnegie - Herbert Henry Carnegie was a Canadian ice hockey player of Jamaican descent who later became a successful businessman and founded one of Canada's first hockey schools, Future Aces, earning recognition and awards for his contributions to the sport. |
| Herb Elliott - Herbert James Elliott, a former Australian athlete, was a world record-breaking middle distance runner and Olympic gold medalist. |
| Herb Coleman - Herbert Coleman is a former American football defensive lineman who played for various teams in the NFL and CFL, including the San Francisco 49ers and the Saskatchewan Roughriders. |
| Herb Magee, also known as the Shot Doctor, is a former American men's college basketball coach who spent 54 seasons coaching at NCAA Division II Thomas Jefferson University and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011. |
| Herb McKenley - Herbert Henry McKenley was a Jamaican track and field sprinter who won one gold and three silver medals at the 1948 and 1952 Olympics. |
| Herb Edelman - Herbert Edelman was a renowned American actor known for his roles in The Golden Girls and St. Elsewhere, with two Emmy Award nominations for his television work. |
| Herb Dickieson is a retired physician, educator, and politician from Prince Edward Island, Canada, known for being the first and only member of the New Democratic Party of Prince Edward Island to have served in the Legislative Assembly. |
| Herb Wallerstein - Herbert Wallerstein was a renowned American director and producer, recognized for his work on popular shows like The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin, Father Knows Best, I Dream of Jeannie, and Mannix, and was the older brother of Rowe Wallerstein. |
| Herb Reed - Herbert Reed was an American musician and founding member of The Platters, known for hit songs such as "Only You" and "The Great Pretender", and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. |
| Herb Sawatzky - Erhard Cornelius Sawatzky was a former Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL). |
| Herb Wharton - Herbert Morsley Wharton, an Indigenous Australian former stockman, transitioned into a renowned writer in his fifties, gaining international recognition for his poetry and novels. |
