Eberhard

Eberhard is a name that means "strong as a boar" or "the one who is strong like a boar." It comes from the Old High German word ebur, which means "boar" or "male wild pig," as well as from harti, which means "firm, hard, strong, determined." Variants of the name include Eberhart and Eberhardt.

What does the name Eberhard mean?

The name Eberhard stands for "strong as a boar" or "the one who is strong like a boar." It is derived from the Old High German words ebur for "boar, (male) wild pig" and harti for "firm, hard, strong, determined." The name variants Eberhart and Eberhardt are also common.

Where does the name Eberhard come from?

Eberhard is a male first name of Old High German origin, meaning "strong as a boar" or "the one who is strong like a boar." The name is composed of the Old High German words ebur (boar, (male) wild pig) and harti (firm, hard, strong, determined). The language from which Eberhard originates is Old German.

How do you pronounce Eberhard?

Eberhard is pronounced as three syllables: "E-ber-hard" [ˈeː.bɐ.haʁt]. The long "e" at the beginning creates a bright tone, while the middle syllable flows gently. The ending "-hard" brings a strong, determined accent into play. Eberhard conveys an impression of steadfastness and tradition - clearly structured and with a powerful, reliable presence.

When is the name day of Eberhard?

The name days for Eberhard are January 9 (Eberhard of Schäftlarn), January 24 (Eberhard Count of Nellenburg), April 17 (Eberhard of Obermarchtal), June 22 (Eberhard of Salzburg), July 22 (Eberhard of Berg), and August 14 (Eberhard of Einsiedeln).

Popularity

Eberhard is among the common first names in Germany. In 2021, it ranked 3,549th on the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2013, when it reached 1,112th place. Over the last ten years, Eberhard has been chosen as a first name about 40 times, placing it 3,945th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,635th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ebby / Ebe / Ebel / Ebelhalt / Eber / Eberhardi / Eberli / Ebi / Ebo / Ebs / Ebse / Eby / Ede / Hardi / Hardy / Hartereber / Leberhard

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Famous people

• Eberhard Bechtle (poet from Germany)
• Eberhard Bieber (singer from Germany)
• Eberhard Buchborn (American physician)
• Eberhard Büchner (German opera singer)
• Eberhard Cohrs (comedian & actor)
• Eberhard Cold (German historian)
• Eberhard Diepgen (former mayor of Berlin)
• Eberhard Esche (poet and actor)
• Eberhard Gabler (German writer)
• Eberhard Gienger (German gymnast)
• Eberhard Göschel (painter from Germany)
• Eberhard Hanfstaengl (German art historian)
• Eberhard Hertel (German folk singer)
• Eberhard Hopf (mathematician from Germany)
• Eberhard Jüttner (German physician)
• Eberhard Klitzsch (German geologist)
• Eberhard Koebel (German writer)
• Eberhard Kranemann (artist from Germany)
• Eberhard Ladwig (German botanist)
• Eberhard Leibnitz (chemist from Germany)