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Bert
BoyMeaning of Bert: German: 'bright'
Bert is a boy's name most strongly associated with German naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 9996th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 5119th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#9996
6 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#5119
3 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
34,242
First recorded 1880 · peak 1918
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
98% boys · 2% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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