Elbert

Elbert is a given name and, less commonly, a surname. It is a variant of Albert, rooted in Germanic elements meaning noble and bright. The name has appeared in English-speaking countries for many centuries and has several spellings, including Albert, Albrecht, and Alpert.

In geography, Elbert is used in several place names in the United States. Mount Elbert, located in central Colorado, is the highest summit of the Rocky Mountains, with an elevation of 14,440 feet (4,401 meters). The name also appears in Elbert County, Georgia, and Elbert County, Colorado, among other localities.

As a surname, Elbert is far less common but attested in historical and contemporary contexts. The given name Elbert remains in use today, continuing the variant forms of Albert in various regions.