Delbert Francis

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Delbert Francis — English
47K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Delbert Francis is a name that combines English origins. The first name Delbert is a masculine given name of English origin. Delbert is a given name. It is a short form of Adelbert, which is a combination of the German words adal, meaning noble, and berht, meaning bright. Notable people with the name include: Delbert F. Anderson (1919–1999), American farmer and politician Delbert Baker, Seventh-day Adventist minister, author, educator, and administrator Delbert Black (1922–2000), the first Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, from 1967 to 1971 Delbert Cowsette (born 1977), former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League Delbert Daisey (1924–2017), known as Cigar Daisey, American waterfow. The surname Francis: Alun Francis (born 1943), Welsh conductor Anna Belle Francis (born 1978), Singaporean entertainer and singer Anne Francis (1930–2011), American actress Arlene Francis (1907–2001), American actress Armet Francis (born 1945), Jamaican-born photographer based in London Barrington Francis (born 1965), Jamaican/Canadian boxer of the 1980s and 1990s Beckie Francis (born 1965), American basketball coach Black Francis (born 1965), American musician Bowden Francis (born 1996), American baseball player Clare Francis (born 1946), British author Claudius Francis (born 1959), Saint Lucian politician Connie. Delbert is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 47K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Delbert reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Delbert

English

Delbert is a given name. It is a short form of Adelbert, which is a combination of the German words adal, meaning noble, and berht, meaning bright. Notable people with the name include: Delbert F. Anderson (1919–1999), American farmer and politician Delbert Baker, Seventh-day Adventist minister, author, educator, and administrator Delbert Black (1922–2000), the first Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, from 1967 to 1971 Delbert Cowsette (born 1977), former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League Delbert Daisey (1924–2017), known as Cigar Daisey, American waterfow.

Surname: Francis

Meaning: free man

Welsh

Alun Francis (born 1943), Welsh conductor Anna Belle Francis (born 1978), Singaporean entertainer and singer Anne Francis (1930–2011), American actress Arlene Francis (1907–2001), American actress Armet Francis (born 1945), Jamaican-born photographer based in London Barrington Francis (born 1965), Jamaican/Canadian boxer of the 1980s and 1990s Beckie Francis (born 1965), American basketball coach Black Francis (born 1965), American musician Bowden Francis (born 1996), American baseball player Clare Francis (born 1946), British author Claudius Francis (born 1959), Saint Lucian politician Connie.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Delbert is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 53%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Delbert by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Delbert Francis

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Delbert Francis:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Delbert?
The first name Delbert originates from English. Delbert is a given name. It is a short form of Adelbert, which is a combination of the German words adal, meaning noble, and berht, meaning bright. Notable people with the name include: Delbert F. Anderson (1919–1999), American farmer and politician Delbert Baker, Seventh-day Adventist minister, author, educator, and administrator Delbert Black (1922–2000), the first Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, from 1967 to 1971 Delbert Cowsette (born 1977), former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League Delbert Daisey (1924–2017), known as Cigar Daisey, American waterfow.
When was Delbert most popular?
The name Delbert reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Francis?
The surname Francis originates from Welsh. Alun Francis (born 1943), Welsh conductor Anna Belle Francis (born 1978), Singaporean entertainer and singer Anne Francis (1930–2011), American actress Arlene Francis (1907–2001), American actress Armet Francis (born 1945), Jamaican-born photographer based in London Barrington Francis (born 1965), Jamaican/Canadian boxer of the 1980s and 1990s Beckie Francis (born 1965), American basketball coach Black Francis (born 1965), American musician Bowden Francis (born 1996), American baseball player Clare Francis (born 1946), British author Claudius Francis (born 1959), Saint Lucian politician Connie.
What are the origins of the name Delbert Francis?
The name Delbert Francis combines two different traditions: the first name Delbert has English roots, while the surname Francis originates from Welsh.
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