This name appears only in Paul's greetings at the end of Romans, where he identifies Herodion as 'my kinsman,' suggesting Jewish heritage and possibly family connection. The name derives from Herod, though this doesn't imply any connection to the ruling dynasty—Herod-based names were common in the period. The designation 'kinsman' could mean fellow Jew or actual relative. Like many in Paul's greeting list, we know Herodion only from this single warm acknowledgment of Christian fellowship.