Colbert - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Colbert \c(o)-lbe-

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 an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#1316 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy name Colbert. Compare Colbert with its variant forms and related boy names.