Egbert
EG-bert
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
1,231
Peak Year
#47 in 1921
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Egbert is a Germanic name derived from the elements 'eg', meaning 'edge' or 'sword', and 'bert', meaning 'bright' or 'famous'.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Egbert the Great
King of Wessex, considered first king of England
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