Bert
Bert: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /bษหt/ ยท /bษt/
Meaning and origin of Bert
- A diminutive form of male given names containing the element bert, such as Albert or Robert, also used as a formal given name.
Etymology
Shortened version of Bertrand, Albert, Bertram, Robert, Herbert, Gilbert or any name containing the Germanic element bert/berht/beraht/brecht "bright".
How popular is Bert?
Since 1880, 657 girls and 33,585 boys in the U.S. have been named Bert (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #799 in 1887. Its highest rank for boys was #47 in 1880. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Bert FAQ
What does the name Bert mean?
A diminutive form of male given names containing the element bert, such as Albert or Robert, also used as a formal given name. Shortened version of Bertrand, Albert, Bertram, Robert, Herbert, Gilbert or any name containing the Germanic element bert/berht/beraht/brecht "bright".
How popular is the name Bert?
Since 1880, 657 girls and 33,585 boys in the U.S. have been named Bert (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #799 in 1887. Its highest rank for boys was #47 in 1880. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Bert a boy or girl name?
Bert is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 657 girls and 33,585 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.