Bright army or illustrious warrior
Herber is a rare Germanic name derived from the elements 'hari', meaning army or host, and 'beraht', meaning bright or famous. It is a variant of the more common Herbert, which was introduced to England by the Normans and became a staple of the 19th and early 20th centuries. While Herbert has a long history of use, the Herber spelling is significantly more unique and less common in modern records.
Less common today
Herber isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,225 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).