US Popularity Rank: 11515

Origin: German

Meaning: Much brightness

Filbert is a fabulous boy's name of German origin, meaning "much brightness." If you happen to be an athletics fan, you'll love Filbert for its affiliations to Filbert Bayi Sanka, a Tanzanian runner best known for setting world records in the 70s. Filbert Bayi's love for the sport was said to spring from eight-mile runs to and from school. But with a sweet name like Filbert, your little one may already have a light to lead them to their destiny.