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Humberto
BoySpanish, Germanic· “bright warrior”
- Meaning
- bright warrior
- Origin
- Spanish, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- oom-BEHR-toh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,876
- US babies 2025
- 84
- Best rank
- #513 (1990)
- Peak year
- 1992
Meaning and origin of Humberto
Humberto is a Spanish and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “bright warrior”.
Humberto is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Humbert, a Germanic name combining hun, a word often interpreted as "warrior" or "bear cub," with beraht, "bright." The name is commonly glossed as "bright warrior." Humbert was used in medieval Europe, and the Italian form Umberto was borne by kings of Italy. Humberto has been used throughout Spain, Portugal and Latin America for generations. Pronounced oom-BEHR-toh, it has a strong, classic sound and a traditional character. Beto and Berto are common nicknames, and the name suits parents who want a heritage name with Germanic roots and Latin flair.
Popularity over time
Humberto first appears in US Social Security records in 1915. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 78 different years, starting in 1929. Its best national rank was #513 in 1990, and the most babies received it in 1992, when 381 were named Humberto. In 2025, 84 babies were named Humberto, and it ranked #1,876 nationally. That is 42% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,178 in 1920, #747 in 1950, #518 in 1980, #575 in 2000, #896 in 2010, and #1,876 in 2025. Of the 16,983 US boys named Humberto since records began, 22% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 3,088 babies. Since 2010, 2,169 more have been named Humberto.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Kadeem, Dimitri, Efrain, Dillion, and Davonte.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Humberto ranked highest in Texas, California, and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #904 | 28 |
| California | #1094 | 19 |
| Florida | #1942 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Humberto is usually pronounced oom-BEHR-toh, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with H and ends in “-to”.
Middle names for Humberto
A few middle names that flow with Humberto: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Humberto
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Humberto mean?
Humberto is a Spanish and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “bright warrior”.
What is the origin of the name Humberto?
Humberto has Spanish and Germanic roots. Humberto is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Humbert, a Germanic name combining hun, a word often interpreted as "warrior" or "bear cub," with beraht, "bright." The name is commonly glossed as "bright warrior." Humbert was used in medieval Europe, and the Italian form Umberto was borne by kings of Italy.
Is Humberto a popular name?
Not especially. Humberto ranked #1,876 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Humberto a boy or girl name?
Humberto is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Humberto?
Humberto is usually pronounced oom-BEHR-toh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings