The name Heron is a girl's name meaning "hero".

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Heron fits in with the modern nature names that are so stylish at the moment, but it also has history as the name of a Greek inventor and Egyptian saint. Both were male, but Heron's image as a word name makes it accessible for girls as well. 

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The name Heron peaked for girls at #14449 in 2019. Heron is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Heron is a boy's name meaning "hero".

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Heron may feel like a very usable nature name -- the heron is a long-legged wading bird -- but it was also the name of a 1st century Greek inventor and of an Egyptian saint. Highly unusual yet easy to understand and meaningful on several levels, Heron is a fantastic choice.

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The name Heron peaked for boys at #2879 in 1950. The name is most popular in Texas, Texas, and Texas. Heron is occasionally used for girls in 2023.

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