Lambert
Lambert: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlæmbɚt/
Meaning and origin of Lambert
Root meaning: “land”
- A male given name from the Germanic languages; in modern use partly transferred back from the surname.
Etymology
From Middle English Lambert, from Old French Lambert, a saint's name (of a Bishop of Maastricht) brought to England by the Normans, from Proto-West Germanic *Landaberht, from *land (“land”) + *berht (“bright”). Cognate with Old English Landbeorht, Old High German Lantbërht, Dutch Lambrecht.
How popular is Lambert?
Since 1880, 3,515 boys in the U.S. have been named Lambert. Its highest rank for boys was #570 in 1900. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Lambert FAQ
What does the name Lambert mean?
Lambert traces back to a root meaning "land". A male given name from the Germanic languages; in modern use partly transferred back from the surname. From Middle English Lambert, from Old French Lambert, a saint's name (of a Bishop of Maastricht) brought to England by the Normans, from Proto-West Germanic *Landaberht, from *land (“land”) + *berht (“bright”). Cognate with Old English Landbeorht, Old High German Lantbërht, Dutch Lambrecht.
What is the origin of the name Lambert?
Lambert is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Lambert?
Since 1880, 3,515 boys in the U.S. have been named Lambert. Its highest rank for boys was #570 in 1900. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lambert a boy or girl name?
Lambert is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 3,515 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.