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Humbert

♂ Boy

Pronounced HUM-burt /ˈhʌm.bərt/Medium

Meaning: Humbert is an old Germanic name from hun, meaning 'warrior' or 'bear cub,' and beraht, 'bright' or 'famous,' so roughly 'bright warrior.' It was borne by medieval European nobility, including several counts of Savoy, and came to America through German and French lines.Medium

In 30 seconds: Humbert is a Germanic name meaning 'bright warrior,' worn by medieval nobles of Savoy. A rare, stately early-1900s pick (said HUM-burt).
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Origin MediumGerman
MeaningHumbert is an old Germanic name from hun, meaning 'warrior' or 'bear cub,' and beraht, 'bright' or 'famous,' so roughly 'bright warrior.' It was borne by medieval European nobility, including several counts of Savoy, and came to America through German and French lines.
U.S. rank (1966)#3360 ↘ Falling
1966 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1930
Total births (all-time)≈ 431

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193019001966

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

Humbert comes from the Germanic hun, 'warrior' or 'bear cub,' and beraht, 'bright,' giving 'bright warrior.' Long borne by medieval nobility, notably the counts of Savoy, it reached the United States through German and French Catholic families. In American records it appears from around 1900 and was never common, given to only a couple dozen boys a year at its 1930 high.

A man named Humbert from that period would be a great-grandfather today, and the name carries an old-world, formal air. It has not revived in American use and reads as a distinctly European heritage name of its generation.

Did you know? Humbert has a royal pedigree: the founder of the House of Savoy, which later gave Italy its kings, was an eleventh-century count named Humbert.
Overall data confidence 60%
References - Humbert — Germanic hun + beraht 'bright warrior'; House of Savoy

Variations

UmbertoHumbertoHumberd

Nicknames

BertBertie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Humbert mean?

It is Germanic for 'bright warrior,' from hun, 'warrior' or 'bear cub,' and beraht, 'bright.'

How do you pronounce Humbert?

It's said HUM-burt /ˈhʌm.bərt/, two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Humbert a boy or girl name?

Humbert is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Humbert?

It was always rare in the United States, a European heritage name given to only a couple dozen boys a year at its peak.

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