Lambert Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lambert Name at a Glance

Name	Lambert
Meaning	Bright land. Can be used as both a surname and first name. Famous Bearer: Belgian-American actor Christopher Lambert.
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Lambert Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lambert means “Bright land. Can be used as both a surname and first name. Famous Bearer: Belgian-American actor Christopher Lambert”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lambert Name Origin

Our database records Lambert under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lambert a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lambert is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lambert

When considering Lambert for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.