Umberto

Q: What is the origin of Umberto?

Umberto is of Italian origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Umberto?

According to the latest SSA data, Umberto is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Umberto a boy name?

Umberto is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Bright Warrior"

Umberto is the Italian form of a Germanic name traditionally interpreted as bright or famous warrior.

Themes:warriorgermanicitalian

Unique Rare Strong Powerful Bold

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Popularity History of Umberto

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

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SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

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Umberto did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

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no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Umberto Nicknames

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

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Umbie

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Umbe

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umby

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umbe

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erto

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rtoy

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uuie

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bery

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Baby Name Lists That Include Umberto

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Umberto mean?

Umberto means "Bright Warrior". Umberto is the Italian form of a Germanic name traditionally interpreted as bright or famous warrior.

What is the origin of Umberto?

Umberto is of Italian origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Umberto?

According to the latest SSA data, Umberto is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Umberto a boy name?

Umberto is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Umberto?

Popular nicknames for Umberto include Umbie, Umbe, umby, umbe, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Umberto?

There are many names similar to Umberto in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginItalian, Germanic

Syllables3

Length7 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withU

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Amare Americo Armoni Attilio Avante

Sisters

Annabella Allegra Analisa Annamaria Arionna

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