Ebert

Ebert is a shortened form of the old German name Eberhard. This consists of the Old High German words ebur, which means 'boar, (male) wild pig', and harti, which means 'firm, hard, strong'. This results in the meaning 'strong as a boar' or 'the strong one who resembles a boar'. Although Ebert is rarely used as a first name today, it is often found as a surname.

What does the name Ebert mean?

Ebert is a short form of the old German name Eberhard. The name consists of the Old High German components ebur, which means 'boar, (male) wild pig', and harti, which means 'firm, hard, strong', together. Thus, the meaning can be interpreted as 'strong as a boar' or 'the one who is strong like a boar'. The first name Ebert is no longer commonly used today, but it is still found as a surname. In Low German variants, it appears as Evert and Ewert.

Where does the name Ebert come from?

The name Ebert has its roots in Old High German and means 'strong as a boar' or 'the one who is strong like a boar'. The Old High German word components are ebur, which means 'boar, (male) wild pig', and harti, which stands for 'firm, hard, strong, determined'. Thus, the name is of Old German origin.

How do you pronounce Ebert?

The pronunciation of Ebert is two syllables and compact. It is pronounced as 'E-bert' [ˈeːbɐt], with the first syllable beginning with a long, open vowel that conveys a certain spaciousness. The second syllable is short and rather matter-of-fact. The gentle ending without sharp consonants gives the name an accessible note. Ebert radiates sobriety and down-to-earthness - clearly structured, calm, and with a matter-of-fact presence.

When is the name day of Ebert?

The name day for Ebert is celebrated on January 9, January 24, April 17, June 22, July 22, and August 14.

Popularity

Ebert is a rather rare first name in Germany. It has not been listed in the German first name charts so far. In Austria, the name reached its best ranking in 1991, when it took 556th place in the first name charts. Between 1984 and 2024, Ebert was given as a first name in Austria less than 10 times, which earned it 6,220th place. In the last ten years, there have been no newborns with this name there.

Nicknames & pet names

Berto / Eberto / Ebi

Famous people

• Ebert Baldewein (astronomer from Germany)
• Ebert der Jüngere Wolf (sculptor from Germany)
• Ebert van Buren (Honduran footballer)
• Ebert William Amancio (Brazilian football player)
• Ebert Wolf der Ältere (German stonemason)