Corbett

KOR-bit; KOR-bet
English
"little raven"

Corbett Origin and Meaning

The name Corbett is a boy's name meaning "little raven".

This British surname has a somewhat aristocratic air, which ties in to its association with the early American boxing champ "Gentleman Jim" Corbett. Also borne by actor and country singer John Corbett, it blends the sounds of the more popular Corbin, Cory, Barrett, Bennett, and Beckett.

The name comes from the French corbeau paired with a the diminutive suffix, -et. It may have started out as a nickname for someone with dark hair (like Corbin did).

# 822 in the US

Corbett Rank in US Top 1000

Famous People Named Corbett

  • Corbett Monica
    American comedian
  • Corbett Denneny
    Canadian ice hockey player
  • James "Gentleman Jim" Corbett
    English boxer
  • John Joseph Corbett
    American actor

Corbett in Pop Culture

  • Corbett Stackhouse
    character on TV's "True Blood"
  • Corbetts
    Scottish mountain range