Filbert

Meaning of Filbert

Filbert is a male name with French, English, German, and Dutch origins. In French, it is pronounced as fee-BEHR (/fi.bɛʁ/), while in English, German, and Dutch, it is pronounced as FIL-bert (/ˈfɪl.bərt/). A variation of the name is Filberto.

In terms of popularity in the United States of America, Filbert has had varying levels of occurrence over the years. In 1915, it ranked 8th in terms of popularity but gradually declined in the following years. It saw a resurgence in popularity in the mid-20th century, ranking among the top 10 names during that period. However, its popularity has waned in recent decades.

The name Filbert does not have any notable associations or specific meanings attached to it. It is a unique and distinctive name choice that can be suitable for parents looking for a less common name for their baby boy.

Pronunciation

French

  • Pronunced as fee-BEHR (/fi.bɛʁ/)

English

  • Pronunced as FIL-bert (/ˈfɪl.bərt/)

German

  • Pronunced as FIL-bert (/ˈfɪl.bɛʁt/)

Dutch

  • Pronunced as FIL-bərt (/ˈfɪl.bərt/)

U.S. Popularity Chart

Notable People Named Filbert

Filbert Bayi Sanka is a Tanzanian former middle-distance runner who set world records for 1500 meters and the mile in the 1970s.
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