Boy Name
Talbert
Talbert means “Valley”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Talbert — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Valley", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Tolbert is on your shortlist, Talbert belongs in the same conversation.
Talbert meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Valley
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Talbert as T·A·L·B·E·R·T, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Talbert is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Talbert variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Talberta, Talberte, Talberty, Talber.
- Nicknames: Talb and T.
- Middle names: Pair Talbert with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Talbert middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Tolbert, Thelbert, Tilford, Talmage, Talmadge — full picks on the sibling names for Talbert guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Talbert? Browse our names like Talbert guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Talbert
What does the name Talbert mean?
Talbert means "Valley". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Talbert is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Talbert?
The exact origin of Talbert is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Talbert?
Talbert has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Talbert a boy's or girl's name?
Talbert is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Talbert in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Talbert sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Talbert?
Names that share Talbert's sound and style include Tolbert, Thelbert, Tilford, Talmage, Talmadge.
What middle names pair well with Talbert?
Good middle-name fits for Talbert pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Talbert is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Talbert is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Talbert?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Talbert share its rhythm without rhyming — Tolbert, Thelbert, Tilford all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.