Gerber
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gerber
The given name 'Gerber' is a German occupational surname meaning "tanner," derived from the Middle High German word *gerwer* (to tan leather).
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Etymology
The given name 'Gerber' is a German occupational surname meaning "tanner," derived from the Middle High German word *gerwer* (to tan leather). It is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and among Ashkenazi Jews, with notable historical context as a common surname for Jewish families in Central and Eastern Europe, though it is rare as a first name.
Gerber currently ranks #12,664 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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