Delbert

Boy's name

Delbert is of Old English origin, derived from the elements "dael" meaning "valley" and "beorht" meaning "bright."

Meaning Noble, bright
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 14
Peak year 1932

Appears In These Collections

Names Starting With D

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Delbert Mann - Film director, "Marty" (1955)
  • Delbert McClinton - Singer-songwriter, blues and rock music
  • Delbert L. Stapley - Religious leader, LDS apostle
  • Delbert Grady - Fictional character, "The Shining" by Stephen King

Brothers for Delbert

Boy names closely related to Delbert

Virgil Booker Doug Kenton Monroe Nathanial Tylar Draven

Sisters for Delbert

Girl names closely related to Delbert

Aubrianna Teegan Brooklynne Lillyan Terra Kaylynn Tesla Polly

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Delbert

Adalberto Albert Alberta Albertha Alberto Alverta Bert Elbert

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