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The baby name Bert is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced US: /bɝt/; UK: /bɜːt/ (approx. 'BERT').

Bert is Dutch, Germanic in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: Dutch, Germanic
Pronunciation: US: /bɝt/; UK: /bɜːt/ (approx. 'BERT')

What is the meaning of the name Bert ?

The baby name Bert is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced US: /bɝt/; UK: /bɜːt/ (approx. 'BERT').

Bert is Dutch, Germanic in Origin.

Bert is an English short form for a cluster of Germanic names ending in -bert, from Proto-Germanic berhtaz/beraht “bright, famous.” It began as a medieval nickname for the likes of Albert or Robert, later standing alone as a given name from the 19th century in Britain and the United States. The name saw strong use around 1880–1930 and remains common as an independent name in the Netherlands, Flanders, and Scandinavia, lending it a vintage yet international feel today.

Variants and relatives include Burt (US spelling), Bertie (affectionate), Berto (Italian/Spanish/Portuguese), Berti (German), and diminutives such as Bertje (Dutch). Longer forms behind it include Albert, Bertram, Berthold, Cuthbert, Egbert, Gilbert, Herbert, Hubert, Norbert, and Robert; feminine counterparts include Bertha, Berta, Alberta, Roberta, and Norberta. Across these forms, the core meaning stays consistent: “bright,” “illustrious,” or “renowned,” an old Germanic wish for shining reputation and distinction.

Bert has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Bert

Ecgberht Royal · Born 771 · Kingdom of Wessex Ecgberht was a king of Wessex who played a significant role in the early formation of what would become England. He is most famous for his victory at the Battle of Ellandun in 825, which helped him establish dominance over much of southern England. His reign marked the beginning of the unification of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. Bertalan Farkas Politician · Born 1949 · Hungary Bertalan Farkas is best known as the first Hungarian astronaut who flew to space. In 1980, he participated in the Soyuz 36 mission, spending time on the Salyut 6 space station. After his space career, he became involved in politics in Hungary. Bert Jansch Musician · Born 1943 · United Kingdom Bert Jansch was a Scottish folk musician best known as a founding member of Pentangle and as a hugely influential acoustic guitarist and singer-songwriter. Born in Glasgow, he rose to prominence in London in the 1960s, with well-known works including "Needle of Death," "Blackwaterside," and the album Bert Jansch.
Bert Remsen Actor · Born 1925 · United States Bert Remsen was an American actor best known for his roles in films like 'Nashville' and 'Thieves Like Us'. He often played character roles and appeared in numerous television shows throughout his career. Heaberht of Kent Royal · Born 701 Heaberht is best known as an 8th-century king of Kent who ruled jointly with Ecgberht II. He is known mainly from coins bearing his name and from charters issued by other kings.

Bert – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
NL Boys 0 #28 12,236 5,873
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
NL 0 #68 526 2,481
AL 0 #72 5 2,372
PH 0 #84 13 5,607
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
QA 0 #102 5 7,011
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
EE Boys 0 #116 10 2,087
KW 0 #119 3 5,216
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
CY Boys 0 #130 2 3,473
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
ID Boys 0 #134 2 4,130
BN Boys 0 #137 3 6,332
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
HU Boys 0 #171 4 3,954
MT Boys 0 #178 2 4,064
AL Boys 0 #183 122 5,122
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
DK 0 #204 3 5,198
Belgium Boys 2006 #209 21 396
SI Boys 0 #210 2 3,402
MO Boys 0 #212 12 5,842
LU Boys 0 #213 8 4,970
BG Boys 0 #218 3 3,850
PH Boys 0 #218 181 11,440
AL Girls 0 #225 3 4,141
TW Boys 0 #229 13 7,111
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
GR Boys 0 #257 11 6,912
SG 0 #257 13 11,010
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
SA 0 #277 19 10,560
CZ Boys 0 #278 27 6,530
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
JM Boys 0 #286 8 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #294 3 6,578
CN Boys 0 #297 23 9,639
JP Boys 0 #298 6 7,909
DK Boys 0 #310 16 7,401
Canada Boys 2019 #323 5 2,618
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
PL Boys 0 #332 9 6,459
GH Girls 0 #334 4 6,973
HK 0 #338 11 8,483
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
MY 0 #348 7 12,352
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
GH Boys 0 #359 3 8,138
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
Austria Boys 0 #365 78 2,180
MU Boys 0 #365 5 8,477
Germany 0 #374 64 2,542
PT Boys 0 #376 6 7,951
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
Germany Boys 0 #396 799 5,697
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
PH Girls 0 #426 4 13,098
ZA 0 #426 22 14,421
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
IQ Girls 0 #469 36 11,303
RU Boys 0 #478 28 12,621
HK Boys 0 #481 47 12,905
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
CR Boys 0 #502 9 10,188
PA Boys 0 #502 4 9,305
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
IR Boys 0 #530 23 10,162
BH 0 #537 17 17,937
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
KW Girls 0 #555 7 19,177
PS Boys 0 #556 6 10,655
CM Girls 0 #557 4 11,671
CM Boys 0 #570 6 12,054
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
IQ Boys 0 #594 74 13,071
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
SG Boys 0 #606 92 17,960
BO Boys 0 #617 6 9,244
IL Boys 0 #620 6 10,983
Finland Boys 2026 #621 62 3,552
SG Girls 0 #629 4 18,916
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
HK Girls 0 #646 5 16,104
BO Girls 0 #649 3 9,488
QA Boys 0 #652 56 18,093
LB 0 #686 5 13,263
CL Boys 0 #696 5 13,390
IT 0 #698 17 4,183
KW Boys 0 #727 43 18,755
SY 0 #762 6 11,684
BR Boys 0 #783 3 12,213
OM Boys 0 #845 37 17,948
Spain Boys 0 #866 65 5,610
EG Boys 0 #877 10 15,035
NL Girls 0 #880 76 5,933
United States Boys 2024 #884 9 7,044
SA Girls 0 #911 25 25,931
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
PE Boys 0 #920 7 14,506
NG Boys 0 #941 11 16,906
MY Boys 0 #958 154 25,439
MX Boys 0 #961 22 16,355
ZA Boys 0 #966 214 25,619
CO Boys 0 #974 8 15,656
MY Girls 0 #984 11 24,821
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,004 7 14,861
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
AE Boys 0 #1,028 65 22,615
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
SA Boys 0 #1,113 545 28,008
CO Girls 0 #1,150 3 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,172 12 17,781
TR 0 #1,184 28 19,440
MA 0 #1,193 7 20,986
DZ 0 #1,227 8 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
IT Boys 0 #1,265 207 10,046

Bert is popular in 73 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Flanders, Belgium
Belgium
AE
AL

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People also ask about Bert

Bert is predominantly a boy's name.
Bert is a one syllable name, pronounced US: /bɝt/; UK: /bɜːt/ (approx. 'BERT').
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Bertie, Burt, Bertje and Berti.
Yes — Bert ranked #209 in Belgium in 2006, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Bert ranks highest in Belgium (#209 in 2006).
Bert's popularity is declining. It moved from #875 in 2014 to #884 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 5 notable people named Bert are in our database, including Ecgberht (Royal), Bertalan Farkas (Politician), Bert Jansch (Musician).