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Engelbert

EN-gul-bert

Rare & Uncommon ✦ Vintage

✦ Meaning

“Germanic compound from 'engel' (angel) and 'berht' (bright), meaning 'bright angel.' A grand, almost operatic name borne by medieval saints and made famous by singer Engelbert Humperdinck, combining classical gravitas with mid-century sophistication.”

Popularity Over Time

Engelbert US popularity rank over timeRank 8538 in 1995 to rank 2481 in 1970. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#2481#5510#853819131940196019801995

Engelbert is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

Germanic

Syllables

3

Nicknames

BertEngieGil

Style

GrandVintageElegantStrongClassic

Famous Bearers

  • Engelbert Humperdinck (singer)
  • Engelbert of Cologne (saint)

Cross-Cultural Notes

Strong Germanic heritage; recognized internationally through entertainment

People Also Ask

Germanic compound from 'engel' (angel) and 'berht' (bright), meaning 'bright angel.' A grand, almost operatic name borne by medieval saints and made famous by singer Engelbert Humperdinck, combining classical gravitas with mid-century sophistication.

Engelbert is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's making a comeback as part of the vintage name wave.

Popular nicknames for Engelbert include Bert, Engie, Gil.

Names that pair beautifully with Engelbert include Gisela, Margot.