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Lambert

♂ Boy

Pronounced LAM-bert /ˈlæm.bərt/High

Meaning: From the Germanic — land, 'land/country', + beraht, 'bright/famous', hence 'bright land; renowned in the land'Low

In 30 seconds: Bright land; land-brilliant: Lambert is Germanic. Stately, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningFrom the Germanic — land, 'land/country', + beraht, 'bright/famous', hence 'bright land; renowned in the land'
U.S. rank (2025)#7033 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,515

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191818812025

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

Lambert comes from the Germanic — land, 'land/country', + beraht, 'bright/famous', hence 'bright land; renowned in the land'. A stately, classic name (said 'LAM-bert').

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage classic, borne by a 7th-century saint. Rare today, bright-land at the root, and stately.

Did you know? Lambert joins the Germanic land ('land') and beraht ('bright/famous'), hence 'bright land; renowned in the land' — a stately, classic name (said 'LAM-bert').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Lambert — Germanic etymology

Variations

LambardLamberto

Nicknames

BertLem

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lambert mean?

Lambert is Germanic for 'bright land; renowned in the land' (land + beraht).

How do you pronounce Lambert?

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

Is Lambert a boy or girl name?

Lambert is a boy's name.

How popular is Lambert?

Lambert is a very rare name in the U.S. today.

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