Herbert
HER-bert
Popularity
#2482
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
229,328
Peak Year
#8,113 in 1928
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Herbert is a Germanic name derived from the elements 'heri' meaning 'army' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous'. Thus, it means 'bright army' or 'famous warrior'.
Numerology
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Herbert Hoover
31st President of the United States.
Herbert von Karajan
Austrian conductor.
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