Herbert
Herbert comes from the Germanic "heri" (army) and "beraht" (bright) — meaning "bright army." Herbert Hoover (1874-1964), the 31st US President, is the most famous American bearer — his presidency was defined by the 1929 stock market crash and the Great Depression. Herbert was a top-50 American name from 1880 to 1935, peaking at #26 in 1900. The nickname Herb (as in Herb Brooks, the hockey coach) lightens it considerably. Herbert is a male name of Germanic origin that means "Bright army". Serious, vintage, and a little presidential. The name sounds historic. Herberts tend to be steady. US peaked #26 in 1900. Now outside top 1000. Well-known people named Herbert include Herbert Hoover (US President), Herbert (Germanic name), Herb Brooks (hockey coach). Common variations and related forms of Herbert include Herberto (Italian/Spanish), Heribert (German), Herb (short form), Herbie (nickname).