Gender: Male
Origin: Germanic, German
Meaning: Bright north, Brilliant Hero, Northern Brightness
Pronunciation: NAWR-bert, /ˈnɔːrbərt/, N AO R B ER T
Popularity Rank: #2,742
From the Germanic elements nord meaning 'north' and beraht meaning 'bright'. This name was borne by Saint Norbert, the founder of the Premonstratensian order in the 12th century.
The name Norbert is of Germanic, German origin and means Bright north, Brilliant Hero, Northern Brightness, Shining from the North, Renowned Northerner, Famous Northmen. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Norbert is commonly found in Germany, France, Poland, and 82 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: NAWR-bert
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈnɔːrbərt/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N AO R B ER T
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
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At NamesLook, the name Norbert is recorded 23,558 times globally, ranking it as the 2,742th most common name worldwide.
Norbert is most prevalent in Germany, with 8,415 occurrences, making it the 140th most popular name in the country.
In Hungary, the name Norbert is found among 1 in every 23 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | #140 | 1 : 44 |
| France | #918 | 1 : 457 |
| Poland | #179 | 1 : 31 |
| Hungary | #33 | 1 : 23 |
| Austria | #132 | 1 : 65 |
| Netherlands | #958 | 1 : 445 |
| Italy | #2,732 | 1 : 1,848 |
| United Kingdom | #1,666 | 1 : 912 |
| United States of America | #4,445 | 1 : 3,061 |
| Cameroon | #570 | 1 : 812 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Norbert from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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