Halbert

Halbert Origin and Meaning

The name Halbert is a boy's name.

Halbert is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing a variant of Albert with the added 'h' prefix. The name combines Old Germanic elements 'hal' (meaning whole or healthy) with 'beraht' (bright or famous), creating a meaning along the lines of 'brilliantly noble' or 'bright in spirit.' Halbert reached modest popularity in the early 20th century but has since become quite uncommon. The name also exists as a surname, sometimes connected to military heritage as it relates to 'halberd,' a medieval weapon. Halbert carries a certain dignified, vintage quality typical of names from the early 1900s. While Albert has maintained more consistent usage over time, Halbert offers a distinctive alternative with the same strong consonant sounds and historical gravitas. For parents drawn to vintage revivals with a slight twist, Halbert provides both historical substance and relative uniqueness in contemporary usage.

Halbert Rank in US Top 1000

# 959 in the US

Famous People Named Halbert

• Halbert Powers Gillette American engineer and author
• Halbert Stevens Greenleaf U.S. Congressman from New York
• Halbert Eleazer Paine U.S. general and Congressman from Wisconsin
• Halbert Harvill American educator and coach
• Halbert L. Dunn American physician and wellness pioneer
• Halbert Lynn White American economist