Noble and bright
Elbert is a Germanic name derived from Adalbert, composed of the elements 'adal' meaning noble and 'beraht' meaning bright. It was a common variant of Albert in the late 19th and early 20th centuries before falling into rarity.
About 9 boys were named Elbert in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American writer and philosopher known for 'A Message to Garcia'
Former member of the Louisiana State Senate
First African American to earn a PhD in Mathematics
Early civil rights leader and NAACP member
