Gebhard

The first name Gebhard stands for 'the generous one' or 'the giving one' and has its roots in Old High German, where 'geba' means 'gift, present' and 'harti' means 'firm, hard, strong, determined'. Alternatives to Gebhard include Gebhart, Gebhardt, Geppert, Gebbert, and Gebbo.

What does the name Gebhard mean?

Gebhard is translated as 'the generous one' or 'the giving one' and originates from Old High German, where 'geba' means 'gift, present' and 'harti' means 'firm, hard, strong, determined'. Variants of the name include Gebhart, Gebhardt, Geppert, Gebbert, and Gebbo.

Where does the name Gebhard come from?

Gebhard is a masculine first name with Old High German origins, carrying the meaning 'the generous one' or 'the giving one'. The word components consist of 'geba' for gift, present and 'harti' for firm, hard, strong, determined. The language is Old German.

How do you pronounce Gebhard?

The pronunciation of Gebhard is powerful and two-syllable. The name is pronounced as 'Geb-hard' [ˈɡeːphaʁt] or [ˈɡɛphaʁt], with the first syllable being stressed and compact. The ending '-hard' gives the name a clear, firm conclusion. This makes Gebhard appear strong and tradition-conscious – with a powerful start and a determined finish.

When is the name day of Gebhard?

The name day of Gebhard is celebrated on June 15 (in honor of Gebhard of Salzburg) and on August 27 (in honor of Gebhard of Constance).

Popularity

In Germany, Gebhard is among the less common first names. In 2016, it ranked 4,252nd among the most popular male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2012 at 3,479th. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,742nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Gebbes / Gebbi / Gebi / Gebl

Famous people

• Ernst Gebhard Salomon Anschütz (German composer)
• Gebhard Aberer (Austrian ski jumper)
• Gebhard Flatz (Austrian painter)
• Gebhard Fugel (German painter)
• Gebhard Fürst (Catholic bishop of Rottenburg-Stuttgart)
• Gebhard Furst (German bishop)
• Gebhard Hilbrand (Austrian skier)
• Gebhard III von Constance (German bishop)
• Gebhard Johann Essenius (German theologian)
• Gebhard König (Austrian writer)
• Gebhard Müller (Former president of the Federal Constitutional Court)
• Gebhard Poltera (Swiss ice hockey player)
• Gebhard Schwermer (French artist)
• Gebhard Spahr (Polish historian)
• Gebhard Ullmann (American jazz musician)
• Gebhard von Constance (Austrian bishop)
• Gebhard Wölfle (Austrian writer)
• Gebhard XXV. von Alvensleben (German historian)
• Johann Ludwig Gebhard von Alvensleben (German musician)