Hubert

Hubert is a boy's name of German origin meaning “mind and bright, famous.” In 2024 it was given to 32 boys in the United States.

Hubert at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
German · French
Meaning
“mind and bright, famous”
Pronunciation
/ˈhjubɚt/

About the name Hubert

Hubert belongs to the German and French tradition. Its meaning — “mind and bright, famous” — is the sense carried by its German roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Hubert first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #106 in 1910, and in 2024 32 babies received the name — 57,538 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Hubert in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#106 in 1910
Peak year
1924
Babies named Hubert in 2024
32
Total since 1880
57,538

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hubert mean?

Hubert means “mind and bright, famous” in its German roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Hubert a boy or girl name?

Hubert is a boy name. In 2024, 32 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Hubert?

Hubert comes from the German and French tradition.

How popular is the name Hubert?

Hubert first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #106 in 1910, and 32 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Hubert?

Hubert is pronounced /ˈhjubɚt/ (IPA).

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