What origin is the name Herbie?

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

Is Herbie a popular name?

Herbie 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 Herbie?

Names from the same german tradition pair naturally with Herbie — for example Emma, Amelia, Adeline. You can browse more on our german names page.

Herbie

Q: Is Herbie a rare name?

Yes. Herbie 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 Herbie

Herbie

Boy

german

2 syllables

Herbie is a german boy's name meaning "Diminutive of herbert: illustrious warrior. army. bright. introduced into britain during the norman conquest. famous bearer: american president herbert c. hoover (1874-1964)".

With german roots, Herbie is a boy name that means "Diminutive of herbert: illustrious warrior. army. bright. introduced into britain during the norman conquest. famous bearer: american president herbert c. hoover (1874-1964)". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: german
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Diminutive of herbert: illustrious warrior. army. bright. introduced into britain during the norman conquest. famous bearer: american president herbert c. hoover (1874-1964)

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Herbie

Very rare in US records

What does Herbie mean?

Herbie is a boy name of german origin meaning "Diminutive of herbert: illustrious warrior. army. bright. introduced into britain during the norman conquest. famous bearer: american president herbert c. hoover (1874-1964)".

Is Herbie a rare name?

Yes. Herbie does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Herbie

Emma Amelia Adeline Lena Heidi Hanna

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Names with a similar meaning to Herbie

Herbie means "Diminutive of herbert: illustrious warrior. army. bright. introduced into britain during the norman conquest. famous bearer: american president herbert c. hoover (1874-1964)" — these names share that spirit.