Herbert Gould

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Herbert Gould — Germanic
233K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Herbert Gould 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 Gould: Gould is a surname, a variant of "Gold." Alexander Gould (born 1994), American actor Dana Gould (born 1964), American comedian and writer Desiree Gould (1945–2021), American actress Elliott Gould (born 1938), American actor Harold Gould (1923–2010), American actor James Nutcombe Gould (1849–1899), English stage actor Jason Gould (born 1966), American actor, writer and director Julia Gould (1824–1893), English-born stage actress and singer Kelly Gould (born 1999), American actress Mitzi Gould (1918–2004), American actress Nolan Gould, (born 1998), American actor Peter Gould, American television. 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: Gould

English

Gould is a surname, a variant of "Gold." Alexander Gould (born 1994), American actor Dana Gould (born 1964), American comedian and writer Desiree Gould (1945–2021), American actress Elliott Gould (born 1938), American actor Harold Gould (1923–2010), American actor James Nutcombe Gould (1849–1899), English stage actor Jason Gould (born 1966), American actor, writer and director Julia Gould (1824–1893), English-born stage actress and singer Kelly Gould (born 1999), American actress Mitzi Gould (1918–2004), American actress Nolan Gould, (born 1998), American actor Peter Gould, American television.

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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 Gould

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 Gould:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

1
Soul Urge Number

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

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 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 Gould?
The surname Gould originates from English. Gould is a surname, a variant of "Gold." Alexander Gould (born 1994), American actor Dana Gould (born 1964), American comedian and writer Desiree Gould (1945–2021), American actress Elliott Gould (born 1938), American actor Harold Gould (1923–2010), American actor James Nutcombe Gould (1849–1899), English stage actor Jason Gould (born 1966), American actor, writer and director Julia Gould (1824–1893), English-born stage actress and singer Kelly Gould (born 1999), American actress Mitzi Gould (1918–2004), American actress Nolan Gould, (born 1998), American actor Peter Gould, American television.
What are the origins of the name Herbert Gould?
The name Herbert Gould combines two different traditions: the first name Herbert has Germanic roots, while the surname Gould originates from English.
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