What origin is the name Herbert?

Herbert comes from french naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Herbert a popular name?

Herbert is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Herbert?

Names from the same french tradition pair naturally with Herbert — for example Charlotte, Isabelle, Josephine. You can browse more on our french names page.

Herbert

Q: Is Herbert a rare name?

Yes. Herbert does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Herbert

Herbert

Boy

french

2 syllables

Herbert is a french boy's name meaning "Illustrious warrior; bright, excellent army, ruler".

Parents who choose Herbert pick a boy name from the french tradition, meaning "Illustrious warrior; bright, excellent army, ruler". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: french
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.