Colbert - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Colbert \c(o)-lbe-rt, col-bert\ is of Old French and Old German origin, and its meaning is "renowned, bright, famous". Introduced to Britain by the Normans.

Colbert has 4 variant forms: Cole, Colt, Colvert and Culbert.

For more information, see also the related name Colby.

Baby names that sound like Colbert are Calbert, Colburn and Gilbert.

Colbert is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Colbert. Compare Colbert with related baby names.