Delbert
Meaning of Delbert
The name Delbert is a male given name of English origin, pronounced as del-burt (/ˈdɛl.bərt/). It combines the elements "del," meaning "of the" in Spanish, and "bert," derived from Germanic roots meaning "bright" or "famous." This unique blend gives Delbert a charming and distinguished feel. Common variations include Bert and Del, offering flexibility for nicknames. Historically, Delbert enjoyed considerable popularity in the early 20th century, peaking in usage during the 1930s and 1940s. Although its usage has declined over the decades, it remains a timeless choice for parents seeking a classic and distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as del-burt (/ˈdɛl.bərt/)
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Notable People Named Delbert
| Delbert McClinton is a versatile American musician known for his skills as a blues rock and electric blues singer-songwriter, guitarist, harmonica player, and pianist. |
| Delbert Lee Tibbs, wrongfully convicted of murder and rape in 1974, was later exonerated and became a writer and anti-death penalty activist. |
| Delbert Martin Mann Jr. was an influential American film and television director, best known for his Academy Award-winning film Marty (1955) and for bridging the gap between TV and film techniques. |
| Delbert Gee served as an Alameda County Superior Court Judge for 20 years, overseeing civil and criminal cases, and conducting video jury trials during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| Delbert Owen Jennings was a United States Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient for his bravery during the Vietnam War. |
| Delbert Black - Delbert D. Black was the first Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy and a senior sailor in the United States Navy. |
| Delbert Day - Delbert E. Day is an American engineer and Curator's Professor Emeritus of Ceramic Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, known for conducting the first U.S. glass melting experiments in micro-gravity on NASA's Space Shuttle. |
| Delbert Philpott - Delbert E. Philpott was an American soldier and scientist. |
| Delbert Plett was a Russian Mennonite lawyer, land developer, and historian known for his extensive writing on Russian Mennonite history and the founding of Preservings Magazine. |
| Delbert Daisey - Delbert Lee "Cigar" Daisey was an American waterfowl wood carver and decoy maker known for his artistic and functional duck carvings, born and based in Chincoteague, Virginia. |
| Delbert Dwight Davis was an American comparative anatomist and curator of zoology at the Chicago Natural History Museum. |
| Delbert Lee Scott is an American businessman and politician from Missouri, known for his service as a city councilman, a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, and the Missouri State Senate. |
| Delbert Lamb - Delbert Thomas "Del" Lamb was an American speed skater who competed in the 1936 and 1948 Olympics and won the 500m event at the 1936 World Championships. |
| Delbert F. Anderson was an American politician and farmer. |
| Delbert Fowler - Delbert "Treetop" Fowler is a former American football player for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League, born in Cleveland, Ohio and known for his high school football career at Glenville High School. |
