Eber

Eber: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Eber

  • Surname and given name

Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew עֵבֶר (ʿéver).

How popular is Eber?

15U.S. babies in 2025
#664peak rank (1882)
1,328babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,328 boys in the U.S. have been named Eber. Its highest rank for boys was #664 in 1882. In 2025, 15 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Eber FAQ

What does the name Eber mean?

Surname and given name Borrowed from Hebrew עֵבֶר (ʿéver).

What is the origin of the name Eber?

Eber is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Eber?

Since 1880, 1,328 boys in the U.S. have been named Eber. Its highest rank for boys was #664 in 1882. In 2025, 15 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Eber a boy or girl name?

Eber is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,328 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.