Save Type Surname (from given name) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈhɜɹ.bəɹt.sən/(American English) /ˈhɜː.bət.sən/(British English) [key·simplify] Meaning & HistoryExpand Links Means "son of Herbert". Related NamesDetails RootHerbert (given name)VariantsHerbert, HerbertsOther Languages & CulturesHerberts(Dutch) Hébert, Herbert(French) Herbert(German) Herbertsson(Swedish)