Umbert is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name 'Umbrius', which was thought to be connected to the ancient Italian tribe called the Umbrians. The name Umbert means 'from the umber region' or 'shrouded in darkness', referring to the dark color of umber, a natural earth pigment used in painting. It is a unique and uncommon name, often associated with historical figures such as Umberto I, the King of Italy from 1878 to 1900.
"Umbert experienced a consistent surge in popularity during the early 20th century, with five babies named Umbert each year from 1916 to 1921."