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Herbert

male

Meaning

"Bright Army"

A Germanic compound name adopted in English, it was especially common during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

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Popularity History of Herbert

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2482Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#2482

Herbert was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-326

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Herbert Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Herbert.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Herbert

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Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, English
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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