The nameUmberto
Umberto is the Italian form of Humbert.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Like Humbert, it comes from the Germanic hun, "bear cub", and berht, "bright".
Origin
Germanic, through Italian.
History
In France it has been given in small numbers since the 1900s.
Famous people named Umberto
- Umberto Eco, Italian novelist
Popularity of the name Umberto
Umberto in France
1982peak year (15 births)
650babies named Umberto in France since 1900
Umberto was most popular in France in the 1930s, with 95 births over the decade, 15% of all recorded babies named Umberto. Its rise began around 1908, and it peaked in 1982. Half of all babies named Umberto in France were born before 1967, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Umberto in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Umberto mean?
Like Humbert, it comes from the Germanic hun, "bear cub", and berht, "bright".
What is the origin of the name Umberto?
Germanic, through Italian.
Is Umberto a girl's or a boy's name?
Umberto is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Umberto?
Umberto Eco, Italian novelist.