Herbert
Herbert: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หhษหbษt/ ยท /หhษbษt/
Meaning and origin of Herbert
- A male given name from the Germanic languages, in modern use partly transferred back from the surname.
Etymology
From Old French Herbert, from Frankish *Hariberht.
How popular is Herbert?
Since 1880, 1,117 girls and 228,266 boys in the U.S. have been named Herbert (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1056 in 1929. Its highest rank for boys was #25 in 1928. In 2025, 49 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Herbert FAQ
What does the name Herbert mean?
A male given name from the Germanic languages, in modern use partly transferred back from the surname. From Old French Herbert, from Frankish *Hariberht.
What is the origin of the name Herbert?
Herbert is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Herbert?
Since 1880, 1,117 girls and 228,266 boys in the U.S. have been named Herbert (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1056 in 1929. Its highest rank for boys was #25 in 1928. In 2025, 49 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Herbert a boy or girl name?
Herbert is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,117 girls and 228,266 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.