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Herber

Derived from the Old High German elements 'helm', meaning protection or helmet, and 'muot', meaning spirit, mind, or courage. This name describes a person who is a steadfast guardian of the spirit, possessing both a protective nature and a brilliant, resilient mind.

Key Stats

Total births59
GenderMale (10% / 90%)
Peak year1991
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1991
Most recent1991
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%

Notable People

Helmuth Kohl (Statesman and Chancellor of Germany) · Helmuth Rilling (Choral Conductor and Academic) · Helmuth von Moltke the Elder (Military Strategist) · Helmuth James Graf von Moltke (Jurist and Resistance Member) · Helmuth Plessner (Sociologist and Philosopher)

Nicknames & Diminutives

HelmyHelmi

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