Boy name
Herbert name meaning
“illustrious in the army”
Herbert is a masculine name of Germanic origin meaning illustrious in the army. It combines hari, meaning army, with beraht, meaning bright or illustrious. These two name elements bring together the ideas of an army and distinction, forming the meaning expressed by the complete name.
What does Herbert mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Herbert
From Germanic hari, meaning army, and beraht, meaning bright or illustrious. Their combination developed into Herbert.
Name combinations with Herbert
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Herbert, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
-
Meaning of each word
- Herbert: illustrious in the army
- Galang: support, supporting beam
- Subagiyo: fortunate and prosperous
-
Meaning of each word
- Herbert: illustrious in the army
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
- Cep: affectionate address for a boy
-
Herbert Noven
Meaning of each word
- Herbert: illustrious in the army
- Noven: born in November
-
Meaning of each word
- Wagiman: associated with the Wage market day
- Herbert: illustrious in the army
- Jaka: an unmarried young man
-
Herbert Mada
Meaning of each word
- Herbert: illustrious in the army
- Mada: intoxication or intense passion
-
Meaning of each word
- Herbert: illustrious in the army
- Putera: male child, son
- Ara: fig tree
Make more combinations with the generator →More boy name combinations →
How to pronounce Herbert
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦂꦧꦺꦂꦠ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮨᮁᮘᮨᮁᮒ᮪ |
Is Herbert a boy’s name?
Yes, Herbert is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Herbert ranks #2,227 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Herbert
- Herbert Amohoso · b. 1992
- Herbert Beheren Siahaan
- Herbert Eka Putra · b. 1962
- Herbert Hans Maruli · b. 1984
- Herbert Lubis
- St. Herbert Aritonang · b. 1973
FAQ about the name Herbert
What is the meaning of Herbert?
Herbert means illustrious in the army. From Germanic hari, meaning army, and beraht, meaning bright or illustrious. Their combination developed into Herbert.
Is Herbert a boy’s name?
Yes, Herbert is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Herbert?
Herbert is of European origin.
How many syllables does Herbert have?
Herbert has 2 syllables (Her-bert) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Herbert?
Herbert ranks #2,227 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Herbert?
Some ideas: Herbert Galang Subagiyo; Herbert Gilang Cep; Herbert Noven.
Famous people named Herbert?
Notable people named Herbert include Herbert Amohoso, Herbert Beheren Siahaan, Herbert Eka Putra.
About this entry
Entry ID: nm03906 · Updated · How we research names · Report a mistake