Humbert - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Humbert \hu-mbe-rt\ is of Old German origin, and its meaning is "famous giant; renowned warrior". Made famous by the narrator of Vladimir Nabokov's "Lolita", Humbert Humbert. The Spanish variant Humberto (oom-BARE-toh) is also a saint's name. Italian Umberto Eco.

Humbert has 2 variant forms: Humberto and Umberto.

Humbert 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 Humbert. Compare Humbert with related baby names.