Umberto
BoyItalian
Umberto is a boy name of Italian origin meaning "Bright fame".
About this name
Gender
Boy
Language
Italian
Popularity
87 / 100
Syllables
3
Length
7 letters
Meaning
Bright fame
Etymology
Umberto is a masculine Italian given name. It is the Italian form of Humbert. People with the name include:King Umberto I of Italy (1844–1900)
King Umberto II of Italy (1904–1983)
Prince Umberto, Count of Salemi (1889–1918)
Umberto I, Count of Savoy
Umberto II, Count of Savoy (1065–1103)
Umberto III, Count of Savoy (1135–1189)
Umberto Bassignani (1878–1944), Italian sculptor
Umberto Boccioni (1882–1916), Italian artist and sculptor
Umberto Calvello (1897–1919), Italian naval aviator
Umberto Calzolari (1938–2018), Italian baseball player
Umberto Cassuto (1883–1951), Italian historian and rabbi
Umberto Colombo (1927–2006), Italian scientist
Umberto De Morpurgo (1896–1961), Italian tennis player
Umberto Eco (1932–2016), Italian writer
Umberto Giordano (1867–1948), Italian composer
Umberto Meoli (1920–2002), Italian economic historian
Umberto Merlin (1885–1964), Italian lawyer and politician
Umberto Nobile (1885–1978), Italian pilot and explorer
Umberto Panerai, Italian water polo player
Umberto Pinardi (1928–2025), Italian football player and coach
Umberto Ricci (1879–1946), Italian academic and economist
Umberto Tozzi, Italian singer and musician
Famous People Named Umberto
- Umberto Eco — Italian semiotician, essayist, philosopher, literary critic, and novelist (1932–2016)
- Umberto I of Italy — king of Italy (1844-1900)
- Umberto II of Italy — lieutenant of the Kingdom of Italy and last king of Italy
- Umberto Boccioni — Italian painter and sculptor (1882-1916)
- Umberto Nobile — Italian aeronautical engineer and Arctic explorer (1885-1978)
Frequently Asked Questions About Umberto
What does the name Umberto mean?
Umberto means "Bright fame", and is of Italian origin.
What is the origin of the name Umberto?
Umberto originates from Italian.
Is Umberto a boy or girl name?
Umberto is typically used as a boy name.
Are there famous people named Umberto?
Yes — notable people named Umberto include Umberto Eco (Italian semiotician, 1932–2016), Umberto I of Italy (king of Italy, 1844-1900), Umberto II of Italy (lieutenant of the Kingdom of Italy and last king of Italy), Umberto Boccioni (Italian painter and sculptor, 1882-1916) and Umberto Nobile (Italian aeronautical engineer and Arctic explorer, 1885-1978).
Last updated: June 2026