Hubert name meaning

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Updated: March 17th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old High German and Germanic
Usage: English, German, Czech, Dutch, French, Polish, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Hubert hu-be-rt
Meaning: Shining Intellect, Bright Hear, Intelligent and Brilliant, Bright Spirit Inspiration and Shiny
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What does Hubert mean?

The commonly accepted and all time favorite unisex name Hubert means "Shining Intellect, Bright Mind, Intelligent and Brilliant, Bright Spirit Inspiration or Shiny" used in Norwegian, Swedish, English, German, French, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Polish and Czech is originated from Old High German and Germanic languages.

Hubert is German equivalent of Hugiberht. The name is celebrated on November 3rd.

How do I pronounce Hubert?

You can pronounce the three syllabled name Hubert as hu-be-rt.

Variants of Hubert

Hubertus, Hugbert, Hugubert, Eubert, Hugiberht

Names that rhyme with Hubert

How popular is the name Hubert?

Hubert was a popular name in United States. Over 57537 babies have been given the name in 163 years. When at the peak of its usage in 1910, 1551 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 105th position.

However after 163 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. In addition to that, the name has been in the top 500 baby names an amazing 89 times Also, Hubert is a popular name in France given to over 65889 babies in 156 years.

At its zenith in 1935, it ranked 37th when 1418 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. Additionally, the given name has been in the top 50 baby names 20 times

Hubert is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 500 names.

In 2011, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 490 on boy names chart when 74 babies were given the name Hubert. There are over 749 babies that have been given the name Hubert in England and Wales.

Hubert is a unique baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1964 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1965, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 108 on boy names chart when 27 babies were named Hubert.

Over 458 people have been named Hubert in Ireland.

Hubert is an uncommon baby name in Belgium, even after 22 years of use, it could not make it big. There are over 171 babies that have been given the name Hubert in Belgium.

However things change on global perspective, Hubert is extremely popular in Germany where every 1 in 600 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in DR Congo, Poland, Austria, Central African Republic, Madagascar, Cameroon, Jamaica, Chad, Benin, Canada and Rwanda.

As per our estimate, over 610000 people has been named Hubert globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018357530
2017316936
2016309237
2015307437
2014253148
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Hubert in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands3261118215322
Finland29842100
Sweden44510215-3
Norway1422905-3
Denmark393050

What numbers say about Hubert?

There's not a problem you cannot solve. You have a crazy and unusual life. You can be aggressive which affects your relationships in a negative way. You are an attractive person and everyone sees it. In order to boost your self-confidence and become invincible, you have to learn how to love the person you see in the mirror every day. Even if you prefer others to do the heavy lifting for you, there's no doubt you can handle it yourself.

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  •  Nella - Acclaimed and Enduring Nella came from Old Greek, German and Latin is especially used in Swedish and Norwegian, meaning of Nella is "Brightness of the Sun or Sun Ray" is a girl name
  •  Harlow - Meaning of Harlow is Host or Rocky Hill has origin in Old English which is primarily used in English is aimed at both genders
  •  Errol means Freeman, Nobleman or Leader is used notably in Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian is came from Old English and Celtic is bestowed upon baby boys
  •  Nira means Juice or Amrit or Nectar or Pure Water is a gender insensitive name is especially used in Assamese and Bengali
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Sibling Names for Hubert

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Famous people named Hubert

  • Hubert Languet, French diplomat and reformer
  • Hubert van Eyck, Early Netherlandish painter and older brother of Jan van Eyck
  • Hubert Parry, English composer, teacher and historian of music
  • Hubert Ashton Holden, English classical scholar
  • Hubert Védrine, French Socialist politician
  • Hubert Lamb, English climatologist
  • Hubert Raudaschl, Austrian sailboat manufacturer and former Olympic athlete
  • Hubert von Luschka, German anatomist
  • Hubert Maga, politician from Dahomey
  • Hubert Aquin, Quebec novelist, political activist, essayist
  • Hubert Lampo, Flemish writer
  • Hubert de Burgh-Canning, 2nd Marquess of Clanricarde, Anglo-Irish ascendancy nobleman and politician
  • Hubert von Herkomer, German-born British painter
  • Hubert Curien, French physicist and a key figure
  • Hubert Sauper, Austrian documentary filmmaker, director, writer
  • Hubert Yockey, physicist and information theorist
  • Hubert Humphrey, aka Steeley Hubert Humphrey, Jr
  • Hubert Lyman Clark, Hubert Lyman Clark, Ph
  • Hubert Taczanowski, US and UK-based motion picture cinematographer
  • Hubert Zimmermann, French software engineer and a pioneer of computer networking
  • Hubert L. Eaton, American businessman
  • Hubert Schiffer, German Jesuit
  • Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow, is notable as the founder of the modern trade union movement
  • Hubert Auriol, former French racing driver and former director of The Paris-Dakar rally
  • Hubert Ausbie, retired professional basketball player
  • Hubert M. Meingast, engineer and scientist
  • Hubert Léonard, famous Belgian violinist, born at Liège
  • Hubert Klausner, Austrian officer and Nazi politician
  • Hubert Scott-Paine, British aircraft and boat designer, record-breaking power boat racer
  • Hubert Waelrant, Flemish composer, teacher
  • Hubert Murray, judge and Lieutenant-Governor of Papua
  • Hubert Pirker, Austrian politician and a Member of the European Parliament
  • Hubert Soudant, Dutch conductor
  • Hubert Hugo, merchant
  • Hubert Butler, Irish essayist who wrote on a wide range of topics
  • Hubert Schwarz, former German nordic combined skier
  • Hubert Gad, Polish football player
  • Hubert Rostaing, jazz clarinetist and tenor saxophonist
  • Hubert Käppel, German classical guitarist
  • Hubert A. Caldwell, American athlete who competed in Men's Crew
  • Hubert Chantrenne, Belgian scientist
  • Hubert Eaves III, keyboardist, songwriter and record producer
  • Hubert Beaumont, Co-operative official and politician
  • Hubert Beaumont, British Liberal Party politician
  • Hubert Walter, influential royal adviser in the late twelfth and early thirteenth centuries
  • Hubert Reeves, French Canadian astrophysicist and popularizer of science
  • Hubert Dreyfus, American philosopher and professor of philosophy at the University of California
  • Hubert Schleichert, Austrian emeritus philosopher
  • Hubert Schoemaker, Dutch-born biotechnologist
  • Hubert Anson Newton, American astronomer and mathematician
  • Hubert Humphrey, Hubert Horatio Humphrey Jr
  • Hubert de Burgh, 1st Earl of Kent, was Justiciar of England and Ireland and one of the most influential men
  • Hubert Selby Jr., Selby Jr
  • Hubert Howe Bancroft, American historian and ethnologist
  • Hubert Julian, Trinidad-born aviation pioneer
  • Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, domed sports stadium located

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