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Hubert Pronunciation

Hubert is pronounced HYOO-bert /ˈhju.bərt/High

Meaning: From Germanic Hugubert — hug, 'heart, mind, spirit', plus beraht, 'bright' — 'bright heart/mind'High

In 30 seconds: A bright heart and shining mind: Hubert joins 'spirit' and 'bright' for one of the warmest old Germanic meanings. The patron saint of hunters, and a dapper vintage charm ripe for revival.

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Origin HighGermanic

MeaningFrom Germanic Hugubert — hug, 'heart, mind, spirit', plus beraht, 'bright' — 'bright heart/mind'

U.S. rank (2024)#3542 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births32 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1924

Total births (all-time)≈ 57,538

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Hubert comes from Germanic Hugubert — hug, 'heart, mind, spirit', plus beraht, 'bright' — 'bright heart, bright mind'. St. Hubert, patron of hunters, made it popular; it crowned dukes and a U.S. vice president (Hubert Humphrey).

In the U.S. it is a rare vintage name today, dapper and dignified. Bright-hearted at the root, antique, and ripe for revival.

Did you know? St. Hubert, the patron of hunters, was converted (legend says) by a vision of a glowing cross between the antlers of a stag — an image still on bottles of Jägermeister.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Hubert — etymology

Variations

HubertoHubertusBert

Nicknames

BertHugh

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Hubert?

Hubert is pronounced HYOO-bert (/ˈhju.bərt/). Press play above to hear Hubert said aloud.

How do you say Hubert?

Hubert is said HYOO-bert (/ˈhju.bərt/). Press play above to hear Hubert said aloud.

What does the name Hubert mean?

Hubert is Germanic for 'bright heart, bright mind', from hug, 'heart/mind', and beraht, 'bright'.

Is Hubert a boy or girl name?

Hubert is a boy's name.

How popular is Hubert?

Hubert is a rare vintage name in the U.S.