Gualberto

Gualberto is a masculine given name of Italian and Spanish origin. It is used primarily in Italy and in Spanish-speaking countries. The name is derived from Germanic elements that are commonly interpreted as meaning “rule” or “power” and “bright” or “famous,” and it has historically appeared in forms such as Gualberto, Guálberto, and Walberto in various languages.

Saint John Gualbert (San Giovanni Gualberto) (c. 990–1073) is the most prominent historical bearer of the name. He was an Italian monk and the founder of the Vallombrosan Order, a reform movement within the Benedictine tradition established near Florence. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church, with a feast day in some calendars.

In modern usage, Gualberto remains a given name in Italian and Spanish-speaking communities. It is occasionally encountered in historical records and in contemporary names, though it is not among the most common names in either region.

The name has also appeared in various cultural contexts as a personal name or as part of longer compound names. See also variants such as Walter, Walberto, and related forms in different languages.