Herbert

/HER · bert/

Meaning

“Bright warrior”

From Germanic 'herebeorhta' combining 'here' (army) and 'beorht' (bright), the illustrious warrior.

Nicknames

herb · bert · herbie

Vibe

gentle

How it ages.

Associated with early-1900s peak; feels solidly vintage but not worn enough to return to fashion yet.

Minimal growth in German-speaking regions; stable heritage choice but declining in English-speaking markets.