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Edilberto

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Pronounced eh-deel-BEHR-toh /ˌɛdilˈbɛrtoʊ/Medium

Meaning: Edilberto is the Spanish and Portuguese development of the old Germanic name Adalbert, combining adal, 'noble,' with beraht, 'bright' or 'famous.' It came into Iberian and Latin American use through medieval saints and remained a steady, traditional choice.Medium

In 30 seconds: Edilberto is the Spanish form of Adalbert, from Germanic roots for 'noble' and 'bright'; it has long, modest use among Latino families in the U.S. (said eh-deel-BEHR-toh).

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Origin MediumSpanish, Germanic, Portuguese

MeaningEdilberto is the Spanish and Portuguese development of the old Germanic name Adalbert, combining adal, 'noble,' with beraht, 'bright' or 'famous.' It came into Iberian and Latin American use through medieval saints and remained a steady, traditional choice.

U.S. rank (2021)#12652 ↘ Falling

2021 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1992

Total births (all-time)≈ 761

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

Edilberto is the Iberian form of the Germanic Adalbert, from adal ('noble') and beraht ('bright, famous'). Carried by early medieval saints, it settled into Spanish and Portuguese naming and travelled with Latino families to the United States.

In the U.S. it has never been common, given to only a couple dozen boys a year, but it has proved durable, appearing steadily among Spanish-speaking families from the late nineteen-fifties into recent decades. A boy named Edilberto at its high point would be in his thirties now.

Did you know? Edilberto carries the same 'noble and bright' meaning as the English Ethelbert and the German Adalbert, all descended from one early Germanic name.

Overall data confidence 60%

References - Edilberto — Spanish form of Adalbert; adal 'noble' + beraht 'bright'

Variations

AdalbertoAdalbertEthelbertEberto

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Edilberto mean?

It is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Adalbert, from Germanic roots meaning 'noble' and 'bright.'

How do you pronounce Edilberto?

It's said eh-deel-BEHR-toh /ˌɛdilˈbɛrtoʊ/, four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Edilberto a boy or girl name?

Edilberto is used as a boy's name.

Is Edilberto a popular name?

No, it has always been an uncommon but steady traditional name among Spanish-speaking families.