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Gerber

♂ Boy

Pronounced GUR-bur /ˈɡɜr.bɚ/High

Meaning: From the German Gerber, 'a tanner; one who tans/works leather'; an occupational surname; also a modern given name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A tanner; a leather-worker: Gerber is German. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'GUR-bur'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowGerman, Jewish
MeaningFrom the German Gerber, 'a tanner; one who tans/works leather'; an occupational surname; also a modern given name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#12664 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 93

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719932025

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

Gerber comes from the German Gerber, 'a tanner; one who tans/works leather'; an occupational surname; also a modern given name (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'GUR-bur').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and German families as a first name. Rare, a-tanner at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Gerber is 'a tanner; a leather-worker' in German — an occupational surname adopted as a first name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'GUR-bur').
Overall data confidence 24%
References — Gerber — German occupational surname; routes layered

Variations

GerbertGerver

Nicknames

Gerb

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If you like Gerber…

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Gerard— a kin Ger- boys' name
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Teller— shares the -er ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gerber mean?

Gerber is German for 'a tanner; a leather-worker'; an occupational surname. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Gerber?

It's said GUR-bur /ˈɡɜr.bɚ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gerber a boy or girl name?

Gerber is a boy's name.

How popular is Gerber?

Gerber is a very rare given name in the U.S.

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