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Heron

Nature name or Greek
"hero"
Sophie Kihm
By Sophie Kihm
Updated Tue Feb 03 2026
The name Heron peaked for boys at #2879 in 1950. The name is most popular in HERON, HERON, and HERON. Heron is occasionally used for girls in 2023.

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Famous People Named Heron

  • Saint Heron or Herodion
    Bishop of Antioch
  • Heron or Hero of Alexandria
    Greek mathematician and engineer
  • Heron Ricardo Ferreira
    Brazilian football manager

The name Heron in Pop Culture

  • Heron
    character in the "Ash Princess" by Laura Sebastian

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