Bright army
Derived from the Germanic elements 'heri' meaning army and 'beraht' meaning bright. It was introduced to England by the Normans and became a popular name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Less common today
Herbert isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #529 in 1990.
31st President of the United States
Prolific English writer known as H.G. Wells
Renowned Austrian conductor
The title character and mad scientist · Herbert West–Reanimator
Elementary school teacher · South Park
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
