The nameHerbert
Herbert is a boy's name of Germanic origin, used in German and English.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
From the Germanic heri, "army", and berht, "bright".
Origin
Germanic, brought to England by the Normans.
History
In France, Herbert was given in the first half of the 20th century, peaked in the early 1940s, then became very rare.
Famous people named Herbert
- Herbert von Karajan, Austrian conductor
Popularity of the name Herbert
Herbert in France
1943peak year (60 births)
1,335babies named Herbert in France since 1900
Herbert was most popular in France in the 1940s, with 305 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Herbert. Half of all babies named Herbert in France were born before 1942, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Herbert mean?
From the Germanic heri, "army", and berht, "bright".
What is the origin of the name Herbert?
Germanic, brought to England by the Normans.
Is Herbert a girl's or a boy's name?
Herbert is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Herbert?
Herbert von Karajan, Austrian conductor.