Heron Name Meaning
The name Heron comes from Ancient Greek roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Heron below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Heron Name Meaning
Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ‘ηρως (heros) meaning "hero". This was the name of a 1st-century Greek inventor (also known as Hero) from Alexandria.
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