The nameLambert
Lambert is a Germanic name of a Flemish saint, better known in English as a surname.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
- Feast day
Meaning
Lambert comes from the Germanic land, "land", and berht, "bright".
Origin
Germanic.
History
Saint Lambert was a bishop of Maastricht around 700. In the United States the name reached 570th place in 1900.
Popularity of the name Lambert
Lambert in the United States
Lambert was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 666 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Lambert. Its rise began around 1895, and it peaked in 1918. Half of all babies named Lambert in the United States were born before 1937, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Lambert in France
Lambert was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 370 births over the decade, 17% of all recorded babies named Lambert. Half of all babies named Lambert in France were born before 1954, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lambert mean?
Lambert comes from the Germanic land, "land", and berht, "bright".
What is the origin of the name Lambert?
Germanic.
Is Lambert a girl's or a boy's name?
Lambert is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Lambert?
In 2024, Lambert was the 9334th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 8 births.