Hubert
Hubert: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhjubɚt/
Meaning and origin of Hubert
Root meaning: “mind”
- A male given name from the Germanic languages, borne by an 8th-century bishop of Liège, patron saint of hunters.
Etymology
From Old French Hubert, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *hugiz (“mind”) + *berhtaz (“bright, famous”). See Saint Hubert.
How popular is Hubert?
Since 1880, 189 girls and 57,572 boys in the U.S. have been named Hubert (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2239 in 1929. Its highest rank for boys was #106 in 1910. In 2025, 34 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Hubert FAQ
What does the name Hubert mean?
Hubert traces back to a root meaning "mind". A male given name from the Germanic languages, borne by an 8th-century bishop of Liège, patron saint of hunters. From Old French Hubert, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *hugiz (“mind”) + *berhtaz (“bright, famous”). See Saint Hubert.
What is the origin of the name Hubert?
Hubert is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Hubert?
Since 1880, 189 girls and 57,572 boys in the U.S. have been named Hubert (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2239 in 1929. Its highest rank for boys was #106 in 1910. In 2025, 34 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Hubert a boy or girl name?
Hubert is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 189 girls and 57,572 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.