Ebb
Pronunciation: [ EHB ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ebb first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 18 babies have been named Ebb in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ebb is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,015 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,015
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"Encircled; a place of refuge"
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Latin origin
"of Terentius, from the earth"
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Old French/Latin origin
"benefit, gain, advantage"
#28,206 in US
Latin costa via French origin
"coast, side"
#28,101 in US
Akan origin
"born on Monday"
#28,093 in US
Germanic origin
"resolute protector (from Wilhelmina)"
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Hebrew Sharon origin
"a plain, a flat fertile area"
#27,932 in US
Ancient Greek origin
"Visible, clear, bright; the island of..."
#27,945 in US
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About the Name Ebb
Ebb is a boy name .
Ebb is currently ranked #28,015 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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