Herbert

Pronunciation: [ h-ERB-ert ]

Girl Name #70,925 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Herbert is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-ERB-ert.

Parents who love the name Herbert often also consider Helen, Henrietta, Hettie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #70,925
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Her Hey Herie Herbie

Also a Boy Name

Herbert is also used as a boy name, ranked #2474.

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Similar Names

Helen Henrietta Hettie Helena Hester Helene Henry Hedwig

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Frequently Asked Questions About Herbert

Is Herbert a boy or girl name?

Herbert is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #70925. As a boy name, it is ranked #2474. Herbert is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Herbert?

Herbert is pronounced h-ERB-ert.

How popular is the name Herbert?

Herbert is currently ranked #70925 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Herbert?

Common nicknames for Herbert include Her, Hey, Herie, and Herbie.

Is Herbert a common or rare name?

Herbert is an uncommon name, ranked #70925 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Herbert

Herbert is a girl name .

Is Herbert a boy or girl name? Herbert is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,925 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,474. Herbert is more commonly used as a boy name.

Herbert is currently ranked #70,925 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Herbert include Her, Hey, Herie, and Herbie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.