Herbert Chevalier

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Herbert Chevalier — Germanic
233K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Herbert Chevalier is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Herbert is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Herbert is a Germanic given name, from harja- "army", "warrior" or "noble, sublime", and beraht "bright" or "shining" (compare Robert). Other given names with the same roots include Heribert, Aribert and Eriberto. The surname Chevalier: Surname: Albert Chevalier (1861–1923), English comedian and actor Anaïs Chevalier (born 1993), a French biathlete. Anne Chevalier (1912–1977), French Polynesian actress and dancer Auguste Chevalier (1873–1956), French botanist Antoine Gombaud, Chevalier de Méré (1607–1684), French writer Caroline Chevalier (died 1917), British writer and traveller Georges Chevalier (army officer) (1854-1938), French army officer Georges Chevalier (photographer) (1882-1967), French photographer Godfrey Chevalier (1889–1922), American naval aviator Grahame Chevalier (1937–2017), South African cricketer Haakon Ch. Herbert is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 233K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Herbert reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Herbert

Germanic

Herbert is a Germanic given name, from harja- "army", "warrior" or "noble, sublime", and beraht "bright" or "shining" (compare Robert). Other given names with the same roots include Heribert, Aribert and Eriberto.

Surname: Chevalier

French

Surname: Albert Chevalier (1861–1923), English comedian and actor Anaïs Chevalier (born 1993), a French biathlete. Anne Chevalier (1912–1977), French Polynesian actress and dancer Auguste Chevalier (1873–1956), French botanist Antoine Gombaud, Chevalier de Méré (1607–1684), French writer Caroline Chevalier (died 1917), British writer and traveller Georges Chevalier (army officer) (1854-1938), French army officer Georges Chevalier (photographer) (1882-1967), French photographer Godfrey Chevalier (1889–1922), American naval aviator Grahame Chevalier (1937–2017), South African cricketer Haakon Ch.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Herbert Chevalier

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 Herbert Chevalier:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Herbert?
The first name Herbert originates from Germanic. Herbert is a Germanic given name, from harja- "army", "warrior" or "noble, sublime", and beraht "bright" or "shining" (compare Robert). Other given names with the same roots include Heribert, Aribert and Eriberto.
When was Herbert most popular?
The name Herbert reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Chevalier?
The surname Chevalier originates from French. Surname: Albert Chevalier (1861–1923), English comedian and actor Anaïs Chevalier (born 1993), a French biathlete. Anne Chevalier (1912–1977), French Polynesian actress and dancer Auguste Chevalier (1873–1956), French botanist Antoine Gombaud, Chevalier de Méré (1607–1684), French writer Caroline Chevalier (died 1917), British writer and traveller Georges Chevalier (army officer) (1854-1938), French army officer Georges Chevalier (photographer) (1882-1967), French photographer Godfrey Chevalier (1889–1922), American naval aviator Grahame Chevalier (1937–2017), South African cricketer Haakon Ch.
What are the origins of the name Herbert Chevalier?
The name Herbert Chevalier combines two different traditions: the first name Herbert has Germanic roots, while the surname Chevalier originates from French.
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