Herbert name meaning

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Updated: March 13th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old High German and Germanic
Usage: English, German, French, Old High German, Polish, Faroese, Old Norse, Icelandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Herbert he-rbe-rt
Meaning: Illustrious Warrior, Bright Army, Ruler, Bright and Armed and Shining
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What does Herbert mean?

Of Old High German and Germanic origin, Well-Liked and Enduring Herbert is used substantially in French, Old Norse, Danish, Faroese, English, German, Old High German, Finnish, Polish, Icelandic, Norwegian and Swedish given to both boys and girls, Herbert means "Illustrious Warrior, Bright Army, Ruler, Shiny or Armed and Shining"..

Herbert is celebrated on March 20th.

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How do I pronounce Herbert?

The two syllabled name Herbert is pronounced, he-rbe-rt. The other ways to say the name is her-bert.

Variants of Herbert

Heribert, Eriberto, Hebert, Harro, Harman, Henry, Haro, Harmon, Anraoi, Enzo, Heimerich, Heinrich

Names that rhyme with Herbert

How popular is the name Herbert?

Herbert was a very popular name in United States. Over 228948 babies have been given the name in 215 years. When at its peak in 1928, the moniker grabbed the 25th spot and 8069 baby boys were given the name.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 215 years. In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names an amazing 54 times Herbert is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 700 names.

Recently in 2016, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 672 on boy names chart when 52 babies were named Herbert. There are over 597 babies that have been given the name Herbert in England and Wales.

Also, in France, it had been in use since 1900 with last appearance in 1995. It was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1943, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 156 on boy names chart when 62 babies were given the name Herbert.

There are over 1327 babies that have been given the name Herbert in France.

Herbert is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, in use since 1964, peaked in 1964 when it ranked 175th and last appeared in 1983.

However things change on global perspective, Herbert is extremely popular in Germany where every 1 in 200 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Austria, Uganda, Philippines, Brazil, England, Zimbabwe, Switzerland, Canada, South Africa, Jamaica, Malawi, Guatemala and Rwanda.

At least, 1000000 people globally have been given the name as per our findings.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018202171
2017187877
2016184480
2015184779
2014191775
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Herbert in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands15421203019
Finland153538300
Sweden6795046019
Norway45104019
Denmark268000

Numerological analysis of Herbert

You are a creative thinker who always comes with the best solutions. You are easily triggered by lies and injustice. You never go anywhere or do anything without a plan, or two. Most people are jealous of your aura and ability to become the center of attention even when you don't try at all. You prefer to work alone so you can implement your creative ideas and solutions. Achieving inner peace and harmony in life is what's most important to you.

Looking for a name like Herbert? Please go through the following names

  •  Addie - Of Germanic and Hebrew origin, Well-Liked and Conifer Addie means "Son of the Red Earth or My Ornament" and is primarily used in Swedish and Danish is used for both boys and girls. On baby girl chart, outstanding Addie elevated to 479th position in 1949 in United States
  •  Cooper - Mainly used in English unfading and loved, Cooper means "Surname, Cooper Barrel Maker Barrel Fixer or Seller" and is given to both boys and girls has its origin in Old English
  •  Tony - Tony's meaning is Beyond Price or Invaluable is used predominantly in Greenlandic and Finnish that originated from Greek and Old English is a unisex name
  •  Margaret - Margaret's meaning is Name of a Saint, The Pearl or Jewel is specifically used in Danish and Swedish which is rooted from Old Greek is aimed at both boys and girls
  •  Sophia - Admired and Evergreen Sophia is used specifically in Hindi and English, Sophia means "Form of Sophie, Wisdom or Graceful" used as a gender-neutral name is rooted from Old Greek
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Sibling Names for Herbert

If you're considering naming your baby boy Herbert but aren't sure what middle or sibling names would pair well with it, look no further. We've compiled a list of 20 unique and timeless names that complement Herbert perfectly. From classic options to more modern choices, there's something for every taste and style preference.

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Famous people named Herbert

  • Herbert Beerbohm Tree, English actor and theatre manager
  • Herbert Blomstedt, American-born Swedish conductor
  • Herbert Freeman, computer scientist
  • Herbert Greenfield, Canadian politician
  • Herbert von Karajan, Austrian conductor
  • Herbert Howells, English composer, organist, and teacher
  • Herbert Crossley, heavyweight boxing contender against Gene Tunney on 5 September 1921
  • Herbert Schiller, American media critic, sociologist, author
  • Herbert George Welch, American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church
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  • Herbert Danby, Anglican priest and writer
  • Herbert William Garratt, English mechanical engineer and the inventor of the Garratt system of articulated locomotives
  • Herbert Seifert, German mathematician known for his work
  • Herbert Kaufman, American writer and newspaperman whose editorials were widely syndicated
  • Herbert McClintock, Australian social realist artist
  • Herbert Blaize, Grenadian politician and leader of the Grenada National Party
  • Herbert Trench, Irish poet
  • Herbert Edward Palmer, English poet and literary critic
  • Herbert Sandler, former CO-CEO of Golden West Financial Corporation and World Savings Bank
  • Herbert Tichy, Austrian author, geologist, journalist and climber
  • Herbert Knowles, English poet
  • Herbert Akroyd Stuart, English inventor
  • Herbert Storing, professor of Constitutional History and Law, 'The Federalist Papers'
  • Herbert Guthrie-Smith, New Zealand farmer, author and conservationist
  • Herbert P. Bix, American historian
  • Herbert Lewis, Welsh Liberal politician
  • Herbert of Derwentwater, Anglo-Saxon priest and hermit
  • Herbert Callen, American physicist best known as the author of the textbook 'Thermodynamics and an Introduction to Thermostatistics'
  • Herbert Bösch, Austrian social democratic politician
  • Herbert A. Simon, American economist and political scientist whose primary interest was decision-making within organizations and is best
  • Herbert Spencer, English philosopher, biologist, anthropologist
  • Herbert Vaughan, English prelate of the Roman Catholic Church
  • Herbert Giles, British diplomat and sinologist
  • Herbert Kroemer, scientist
  • Herbert York, part-Mohawk American nuclear physicist
  • Herbert C. Brown, English-born American chemist and recipient of the 1979 Nobel Prize
  • Herbert Baxter Adams, American educator and historian
  • Herbert Boyer, researcher and entrepreneur in biotechnology
  • Herbert Yardley, American cryptologist
  • Herbert Hall Turner, British astronomer and seismologist
  • Herbert Henry Dow, Canadian-born American chemical industrialist
  • Herbert Robbins, American mathematician and statistician
  • Herbert McLean Evans, U.S. anatomist and embryologist
  • Herbert Marsh, bishop in the Church of England
  • Herbert Wechsler, legal scholar and former director of the American Law Institute
  • Herbert Atkinson Barker, English manipulative surgeon
  • Herbert A. Hauptman, American mathematician and Nobel laureate
  • Herbert Edward Ryle, British author
  • Herbert Butterfield, was Regius Professor of History and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge
  • Herbert Blumer, American sociologist whose main scholarly interests were symbolic interactionism and methods of social research
  • Herbert Hoover, American engineer
  • Herbert Putnam, American librarian
  • Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, senior British Army officer and colonial administrator
  • Herbert Bayer, Austrian and American graphic designer, painter, photographer, sculptor, art director
  • Herbert Dingle, English physicist and natural philosopher
  • Herbert W. Armstrong,
  • Herbert Wohlfarth, {{Cite web
  • Herbert Haupt, Austrian politician and former party chairman of the Austrian Freedom Party
  • Herbert W. Kalmbach, American attorney and banker
  • Herbert Benjamin Edwardes, British administrator, soldier
  • Herbert Wehner, German politician
  • Herbert Brownell Jr., Herbert Brownell Jr
  • Herbert Lom, Czech-born British film and television actor
  • Herbert Lange, SS-Sturmbannführer and the commandant of Chełmno extermination camp until April 1942; leader of the 'SS Special Detachment Lange' conducting the extermination of Jews
  • Herbert Czaja, German Christian democratic politician
  • Herbert Grönemeyer, German musician and actor, popular in Germany
  • Herbert Samuel, 1st Viscount Samuel, British Liberal politician
  • Herbert Chapman, English association football player and manager
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  • Herbert Zimmermann, popular German football commentator
  • Herbert Stein, American economist

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