Herbert Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Herbert Name at a Glance

Name	Herbert
Meaning	'King Henry IV, Part 1' Sir Walter Blunt. 'Henry VI, Part 2' Walter Whitmore. 'King Richard III' Sir Walter Herbert.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Herbert Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Herbert means “'King Henry IV, Part 1' Sir Walter Blunt. 'Henry VI, Part 2' Walter Whitmore. 'King Richard III' Sir Walter Herbert”. 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.

Herbert Name Origin

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

Is Herbert a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Herbert

When considering Herbert 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.