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Bert

♂ Boy

Pronounced BURT /ˈbɜrt/High

Meaning: A pet form of Albert/Robert/Herbert — from the Germanic beraht, 'bright; famous; shining'Low

In 30 seconds: Bright; famous: Bert is a pet form of Albert/Robert. Crisp, retro, and warm.

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Origin LowGermanic

MeaningA pet form of Albert/Robert/Herbert — from the Germanic beraht, 'bright; famous; shining'

U.S. rank (2025)#10866 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1918

Total births (all-time)≈ 33,583

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bert is a pet form of Albert/Robert/Herbert — from the Germanic beraht, 'bright; famous; shining'. A crisp, retro name (said 'BURT').

In the U.S. it peaked early-century and is now retro. Bright-and-famous at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Albert, Robert and Herbert all carry the Germanic beraht, 'bright; famous' — Bert is a crisp pet form, retro and warm (said 'BURT').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Bert — pet form

Variations

BurtBertie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bert mean?

Bert is a pet form of Albert/Robert/Herbert — Germanic 'bright; famous'.

How do you pronounce Bert?

It's said BURT /ˈbɜrt/ — one syllable.

Is Bert a boy or girl name?

Bert is a boy's name.

How popular is Bert?

Bert is a rare name today, retro.