What origin is the name Herod?

Herod comes from Hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Herod?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Herod — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Herod

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Herod

Herod

Boy

Hebrew & Biblical

2 syllables

Herod is a Hebrew boy's name meaning "Son of a hero.".

Parents who choose Herod pick a boy name from the Hebrew tradition, meaning "Son of a hero.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Hebrew & Biblical
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Son of a hero.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Herod

What does Herod mean?

Herod is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Son of a hero.".

How popular is Herod?

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