Gerber
Pronunciation: [ g-ERB-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gerber first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 88 babies have been named Gerber in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gerber is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,894 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,894
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Hebrew origin
"a fertile plain, level country"
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Ancient Greek origin
"dedicated to Dionysus (god of wine)"
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Greek daphne origin
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English verb origin
"to send out, radiate"
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About the Name Gerber
Gerber is a boy name .
Gerber is currently ranked #12,894 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gerber include Ger, Gerb, Gerby, Gerbie, Gey, Geie, and Gerkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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