Delbert
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Delbert is a Germanic name meaning “bright noble”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Delbert
Delbert is a classic Germanic name, derived from Old German elements. It means "bright noble" or "noble and famous," combining adal, meaning "noble," and berht, meaning "bright" or "famous." While not as common today, Delbert carries a dignified and solid charm, reflecting a heritage of honor and renown. It's a name that suggests a person of strong character and distinguished qualities.
Meaning Comments
- Homersimson: According to a 2014 study by Verdant Labs, Delbert is the most Republican male name in the United States.
- L_oy5ktk_bt9: I really like this name. Great alternative to Albert.
- Free_2_peen: Delbert is an ugly and very redneck-sounding name. It wouldn't even be a decent name for a pet in my opinion.
Gender Usage of the Name Delbert
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Delbert is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Delbert
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Delbert is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 783K births |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 708K births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Delbert ranked #9,836 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Delbert shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #140 in 1919. Its lowest recorded position was #9,836 in 2025. Over the last 15 years (2010–2025) the name fell -958 places (from #8,878 to #9,836).
Name StyleMethodology
Delbert is classified as Vintage Boy Names because its historical peak was 1932, followed by a decline to 0% of that peak and a recent recovery to 13x the preceding level.Characteristics of the Name Delbert
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- D — Boy Names Starting with D
- Ends with
- t — Boy Names Ending in “t”
Name AestheticMethodology
Delbert features a two-syllable structure with a strong initial stress that leads into a crisp t terminal. This combination provides a Vintage Revival quality, frequently encountered in mid-20th-century American culture. Its phonetic composition is robust and grounded, lacking the softer vowels often found in contemporary naming trends.
Middle Names For Delbert
Middle names used with DelbertMethodology
Delbert is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Delbert Ray · Delbert Wayne · Delbert Eugene · Delbert James · Delbert DeanView all 123 boy middle names.
- Total 162 middle names used with Delbert
- 14 girl middle names used with Delbert
- 24 unisex middle names used with Delbert
Middle name suggestions for DelbertMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Delbert is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Delbert Jacob · Delbert Jason · Delbert Jesus · Delbert Jerry · Delbert Jared. View all 114 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Delbert
Sound Like Delbert Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Tolbert · Talbert · Dalbert
Spelled Like Delbert Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Dalbert
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: David · Daniel · Donald · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Delbert Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Robert · Scott · Albert · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
More Info
How to Spell Delbert in ASL
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Comments on the name Delbert
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Magnus_pl55
In 2018, 73 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Delbert who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 1, 159th most common male first name for living U.S. citizens.
Clopcloppity
The name Delbert was given to 21 boys born in the US in 2015.
Matausas123
Delbert Riley is a Canadian First Nations leader of Chippewa background. He was chief of the National Indian Brotherhood (known today as the Assembly of First Nations) from 1980 to 1982. Delbert Riley also presided over the Union of Ontario Indians.
Chrienthmor6
Delbert E. Wong (Chinese: 黃錦紹, 1920 – 2006) was the first judge in the continental United States of Chinese descent. In 1948, Wong became the first Chinese American graduate of Stanford Law School. After his graduation, Delbert continued to break new ground. He was the first Asian American to be appointed Deputy Legislative Counsel serving the California State Legislature, and the first Asian American to be appointed a Deputy State Attorney General in 1952.
Airsoftgun69
Dr. Delbert Doppler is the astronomer from the 2002 Disney animated movie Treasure Planet.