Eber

♂ Boy

Pronounced EH-ber /ˈɛ.bɛr/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Ever, 'the region beyond; one who crosses over' — a biblical patriarch (ancestor of the Hebrews)Medium

In 30 seconds: One who crosses over: Eber is Hebrew for 'the region beyond' — a biblical patriarch. Devout, strong, and warm (popular in Latino families).

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Ever, 'the region beyond; one who crosses over' — a biblical patriarch (ancestor of the Hebrews)

U.S. rank (2024)#4729 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,313

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Eber comes from Hebrew Ever, 'the region beyond; one who crosses over' — a biblical patriarch, an ancestor of Abraham and a forebear of the Hebrews. A devout, strong name, popular in Latino families.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, one-who-crosses-over at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Eber (Ever) means 'the region beyond; one who crosses over' in Hebrew — a patriarch, the ancestor of the Hebrews (whose name may derive from his); a devout Latino-popular name.

Overall data confidence 72%

References — Eber — etymology

Variations

EverHeberEberardo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eber mean?

Eber is Hebrew for 'the region beyond; one who crosses over' — a biblical patriarch.

How do you pronounce Eber?

It's said EH-ber /ˈɛ.bɛr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Eber a boy or girl name?

Eber is a boy's name.

How popular is Eber?

Eber is a rare name in the U.S.