Enclave or colleague
A biblical name with Hebrew roots, Heber is traditionally interpreted as meaning 'enclave', 'colleague', or 'comrade'. In the Old Testament, it is the name of several figures, most notably the husband of Jael and a descendant of Asher. It also has separate historical roots in Ireland as an anglicized form of the Gaelic name Éibhear.
Less common today
Heber isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,659 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Seventh president of the LDS Church
Early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement
First Governor of the State of Utah
American astronomer known for the Shapley-Curtis Debate
