Eberhard
German · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Eberhard
The name 'Eberhard' means "strong as a boar" or "brave boar," derived from the Old High German elements *ebur* ("boar") and *hart* ("hardy" or "strong").
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Etymology
The name 'Eberhard' means "strong as a boar" or "brave boar," derived from the Old High German elements *ebur* ("boar") and *hart* ("hardy" or "strong"). It is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and historically among Germanic peoples, with notable bearers including the 8th-century Frankish saint Eberhard of Salzburg and various medieval German nobles.
Eberhard currently ranks #3,847 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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