Hubert

Hubert: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “bright mind”
Origin: Germanic
Say it: HYOO-burt · 2 syllables
Used for: Boys

From Germanic Hugubert, from hug 'mind, spirit' and beraht 'bright.' Saint Hubert is the patron saint of hunters; French form Hubert spread widely in Europe.

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How popular is Hubert?

20249.6 per million US babies

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Babies named Hubert in 202432

2024 rank#3,513 boys

Peak year1916

Total US babies since 188057,727

Hubert is steady now but far below its 1916 peak.

Names like Hubert

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Williamresolute protector · Germanic
Henryhome ruler · Germanic
Charlesfree man · Germanic
Milessoldier or merciful · Germanic
Robertbright fame · Germanic
Milogracious; dear · Germanic
Luisfamous warrior · Germanic
Richardbrave ruler · Germanic

Hubert questions

What does the name Hubert mean?

Hubert means "bright mind". It comes from Germanic. From Germanic Hugubert, from hug 'mind, spirit' and beraht 'bright.' Saint Hubert is the patron saint of hunters; French form Hubert spread widely in Europe.

Is Hubert a boy or girl name?

Hubert is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Hubert?

32 US babies were named Hubert in 2024. Its peak year was 1916.

How do you pronounce Hubert?

Hubert is usually pronounced HYOO-burt.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.