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.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Herber in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
