NAME PROFILE
Colbert
Derived from the Old Norse name Ove, meaning 'edge of a sword' or 'terror'; it characterizes an individual with a sharp, discerning mind and a protective, spirited personality that radiates warmth and confidence.
Key Stats
| Total births | 839 |
| Gender | Male (1% / 99%) |
| Peak year | 1944 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1944 |
| Most recent | 1947 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 50%LA — 50%AK — 0%OR — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Ovey Yeager (Professional Baseball Catcher) · Ovey Comeaux (Influential Cajun Musician) · Ovey Mohammed (Theologian and Author of 'The Zen of Islam') · Ovey Gardner (Notable Community Advocate) · Ovey Crader (Regional Entrepreneur and Local Figure)
Nicknames & Diminutives
OVeeOvie
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