Herbert Name Origin
/HER-bert/-
British (Celtic) 40%
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American (Anglo-Saxon) 30%
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German (Germanic) 30%
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Name Details
- First Name: Herbert
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
Herbert is of Germanic origin, composed of the elements 'heri' meaning 'army' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous'. It became popular in English-speaking countries and Germany, especially during medieval times.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Herbert each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).