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Elbert

♂ Boy

Pronounced EL-bert /ˈɛl.bərt/High

Meaning: A form of Albert — from Germanic Adalbert, 'noble and bright' (adal, 'noble', + beraht, 'bright; famous')Low

In 30 seconds: Noble; bright: Elbert is a form of Albert. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA form of Albert — from Germanic Adalbert, 'noble and bright' (adal, 'noble', + beraht, 'bright; famous')
U.S. rank (2025)#8442 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1920
Total births (all-time)≈ 33,510

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192018802025

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

Elbert is a form of Albert — from Germanic Adalbert, 'noble and bright' (adal, 'noble', + beraht, 'bright; famous'). A crisp, classic name (said 'EL-bert'; nickname Bert).

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage form of Albert. Rare today, noble-and-bright at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Albert comes from Germanic Adalbert, 'noble and bright' (adal, 'noble', + beraht, 'bright; famous') — Elbert is a form, crisp and classic (said 'EL-bert').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Albert — Germanic etymology

Variations

AlbertElbertusIlbert

Nicknames

Bert

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If you like Elbert…

Albert— the standard form
Delbert— a sound-neighbor -elbert boys' name
Gilbert— a fellow -bert boys' name
Hubert— shares Elbert's Germanic roots
Rupert— another Germanic name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elbert mean?

Elbert is a form of Albert — Germanic 'noble and bright'.

How do you pronounce Elbert?

It's said EL-bert /ˈɛl.bərt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Elbert a boy or girl name?

Elbert is a boy's name.

How popular is Elbert?

Elbert is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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