Eber
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Spark, glowing piece of coal
Origin: English
Popularity: Ranked #5930 in 2025 with 15 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Ember. Shares the meaning 'Spark, glowing piece of coal.'
Similar names: ember, elbert, emberlee, emberley, emberli, emberlie, emberly, eben
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Eber? About 1 in 221,900 babies born in 2025 were named Eber, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Eber
What does the name Eber mean?
Eber means “Spark, glowing piece of coal” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Eber?
Eber has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Spark, glowing piece of coal”.
How popular is Eber?
Eber ranked #5861 in 2025 — given to 15 babies that year.
When was Eber most popular?
Eber peaked in 2007 with 41 babies registered that year.
Is Eber a boy or girl name?
Eber is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Ebers in registered births are male.
Is the name Eber rising or falling in popularity?
Eber has fallen 764 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5097 in 2020 to #5861 in 2025.
How long has Eber been recorded?
Eber appears in birth records across 92 years — from 1880 through 2025.