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Philibert Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationFEE-luh-bert / ˈfiː.lɪ.bɜːrt

French; Germanic

Meaning

French: 'very bright'; Germanic: 'warrior, knight'

Historical & Cultural Background

Philibert is derived from the Old High German name 'Filibert', which combines the elements 'filu' meaning 'very' and 'berht' meaning 'bright'. The name has been used in France since the Middle Ages, often associated with nobility and chivalry. It was borne by several saints, contributing to its popularity in Christian contexts. The name has seen varying degrees of usage across different regions, particularly in France and Belgium.

Trend Summary

Philibert has seen limited popularity in the U.S., remaining relatively uncommon.

Similar Names

GilbertAlbertRobertHerbertWilbertBertBertieHubert

Variants

  • Filibert

International Variants

  • Filiberto (Italian)
  • Filibert (Spanish)
  • Philibert (French)

Famous people named Philibert

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Fictional characters named Philibert

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Philibert was first seen in the United States in 1915. Philibert has ranked as high as #829 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Philibert has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Philibert

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19155